New Battery Grip for EOS 5D Mark IV & More [CR2]

[nicksotgiu]

Sweet!

 

[doog]

It is time for a new battery that has better capacity.

I've noticed that the 5Ds and 7DII drains the LP-E6 batteries noticeably faster than my 6D did.

I can't say for the 5Ds, but the 7DII drains the battery even when the camera is turned off, though the discharge rate is very low. My 5DII does not.


If GPS is enabled, the camera never fully sleeps. Turn it off and check re-check your mileage. Too bad it can't trickle-charge using the incoming radiation from the satellites- there's dozens of 'em!

 

[Krob78]

...We’re also told that the EOS 5D Mark IV will see the return of the red autofocus point in AI servo mode...

Well that will be a welcome return. But why only in AI servo mode?

-pw

Perhaps a typo. Strange the AF would be red only in 1 mode.

Like to see the option of using 1Dx series batteries in the grip.

or storage.. have a 1TB raided array in a grip.

or coffee.. have a mini K-cup brewer in a grip.

So many possibilities!

+1 This is likely to offer at least 2 stops of image stabilization. Many people have the shakes until they get there shot of caffeine. ;D

Quote from Mermaid: Other than obviously more juice on a charge

So Memdroid says it's going to have more "juice" too! So it'll have coffee and juice, this sounds like a great new body. Do you know if it'll have a built in creamer to go with the k-cup dispenser? I'd prefer mine light.. : : ;D

 

[mrsfotografie]

It is time for a new battery that has better capacity.

Although I appreciate the opportunity to use the same batteries, I've noticed that the 5Ds and 7DII drains the LP-E6 batteries noticably faster than my 6D did. I'm conflicted whether I want new batteries or not.

I can't say for the 5Ds, but the 7DII drains the battery even when the camera is turned off, though the discharge rate is very low. My 5DII does not.

Possibly, comparing the 6D and the 7DII, dual digic and dual card play their part.

My 5DIII also drains batteries when turned off and indeed my 5DII doesn't. This is one area where the old defeats the new...

 

[GuyF]

There is no dedicated external wifi transmitter coming for the camera, so that seems to confirm that wifi will be built-in to the EOS 5D Mark IV.

If true, you wonder why the 1DX2 doesn't have built-in wifi too. Perhaps the built-in module won't have as much range as an external one?

Another rumour suggested that the 5D4 will have better video features than the 1DX2 (RAW 4k output?). Is it likely that this feature (coupled with built-in wifi) will steal sales away from the 1DX2?

To do 4k video for any length of time it'll need CFast (or some SD-card equivalent if there is one) - but then do you have one slot or two?

To help with heat dissipation could we see a larger 5-series body?

sigh Too many questions and not enough leaks!

 

[RGF]

...We’re also told that the EOS 5D Mark IV will see the return of the red autofocus point in AI servo mode...

Well that will be a welcome return. But why only in AI servo mode?

-pw

Perhaps a typo. Strange the AF would be red only in 1 mode.

Like to see the option of using 1Dx series batteries in the grip.

or storage.. have a 1TB raided array in a grip.

or coffee.. have a mini K-cup brewer in a grip.

So many possibilities!

I want the k-cup brewer with water reservoir for 3 cups!

 

[RGF]

Like to see the option of using 1Dx series batteries in the grip.

The physical design (maybe need a tray for the regular batteries) and electronics (circuitry to accommodate different voltage input) make that very, very unlikely.

I realize that they would need to have an option - battery tray or 1DX series battery, not both. I would rather see the large 1Dx type batteries. I would gladly give up the option of using two of the smaller batteries.

The voltage converter could be built into the grip.

I would rate the probabilities of this less than epsilon where epsilon is thank all deltas > 0. In non-math speak so close to zero that it might as well be zero.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

My 5DIII also drains batteries when turned off and indeed my 5DII doesn't. This is one area where the old defeats the new...

Get your 5D MK III repaired. They do not drain batteries when turned off. I've had two. Usually, I leave them on all the time, they can go for weeks with no significant drain.

 

[slclick]

My 5DIII also drains batteries when turned off and indeed my 5DII doesn't. This is one area where the old defeats the new...

Get your 5D MK III repaired. They do not drain batteries when turned off. I've had two. Usually, I leave them on all the time, they can go for weeks with no significant drain.

yep that's on you...mine's fine as well. In fact I'm blown away how fresh they stay when it's warm out.

 

[Busted Knuckles]

Like to see the option of using 1Dx series batteries in the grip.

The physical design (maybe need a tray for the regular batteries) and electronics (circuitry to accommodate different voltage input) make that very, very unlikely.

Rats - was talking about this idea just a few days ago. Would like to see the stepped up voltage to drive the AF speed - perhaps it could be config'd in the grip with a special set of contacts just for the AF connection????

Please let me dream just a bit longer...

 

[LDS]

The WFT-7 offer also wired connectivity. More reliable and sometimes needed when Wi-Fi can't be used. Will the Mk IV offer wired connectivity also?

 

[GMCPhotographics]

I hope the 5D4 gets interchangeable focusing screens. I miss my fine focus screen.

 

[slclick]

I hope the 5D4 gets interchangeable focusing screens. I miss my fine focus screen.

That would be the selling point for me, if it doesn't it will be a 6 series for my 2nd body. I am needing a split screen more and more as my eyes age.

 

[RickWagoner]

i believe there maybe a technical reason for a grip change besides the difference in body. Might have something to do with getting a higher fps using the grip.

 

[Etienne]

My 5DIII also drains batteries when turned off and indeed my 5DII doesn't. This is one area where the old defeats the new...

Get your 5D MK III repaired. They do not drain batteries when turned off. I've had two. Usually, I leave them on all the time, they can go for weeks with no significant drain.

yep that's on you...mine's fine as well. In fact I'm blown away how fresh they stay when it's warm out.

Battery drain may happen if you have Magic Lantern installed. Also the first production run of Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 IS used to drain batteries on the 6D (not sure if it happens on the 5D3)

 

[olix]

I don't think they'll change anything important as the battery. They won't sell 5DIV as a camcorder. They have C300, C500 for that.

 

[KeithBreazeal]

...We’re also told that the EOS 5D Mark IV will see the return of the red autofocus point in AI servo mode...

Well that will be a welcome return. But why only in AI servo mode?

-pw

Perhaps a typo. Strange the AF would be red only in 1 mode.

Like to see the option of using 1Dx series batteries in the grip.

or storage.. have a 1TB raided array in a grip.

or coffee.. have a mini K-cup brewer in a grip.

So many possibilities!

That would be the "C" Mode on the dial.
I am getting the feeling that the Mark IV will be getting some of "Big Daddy"s" features and parts.
1DX users usually carry the 5D Mark III as a second body. I'm willing to bet their inputs were noted.
I wouldn't rule out a Cfast slot.

 

[Loswr]

i believe there maybe a technical reason for a grip change besides the difference in body. Might have something to do with getting a higher fps using the grip.

More from your 'sources'? :

 

[Sharlin]

I am getting the feeling that the Mark IV will be getting some of "Big Daddy"s" features and parts.
1DX users usually carry the 5D Mark III as a second body. I'm willing to bet their inputs were noted.
I wouldn't rule out a Cfast slot.

Would CFast be useful in a 5D4? It's pretty much mandatory in the 1DX2 with its 60fps, 800 Mbps 4K, but what about 30fps 4K maybe with reduced bitrate? Does standard CF and/or SD UHS-x suffice?

 

[GMCPhotographics]

i believe there maybe a technical reason for a grip change besides the difference in body. Might have something to do with getting a higher fps using the grip.

I think you are confusing Canon with Nikon. Canon have never offered a higher fps with an optional accessory. With Canon, the FPS is set as part of the chip design and data architecture (throughput of the Digic processor). Canon decide what their specs will be according to market placement and then design the entire camera around those specs.