Poll: Would you buy a high MP Canon EOS 5DIV?

[magic koala]

High MP is not a priority in my shooting but I always like to get the latest 5D and 7D models since I like and I am committed to the Canon ecosystem. I've never been disappointed by Canon (except for their cheaper point and shoot models). I also seem to fit in the 5D and 7D pricing demographics so it's an easy decision for my wallet as well.

 

[Loswr]

The 5D3 specs make it a highly useful and relevant tool for wedding and event photographers, no question. Obviously the feature set makes it useful and relevant for all sorts of other photographers as well. I saw Unfocused's post, in the context of this thread being a comment that wedding and event photographers probably don't need more megapixels, indeed, more megapixels may be more of a hindrance than a help especially when you're potentially shooting thousands of frames per event/function. That's a lot of data to manage.

Last year, a friend who's a pro wedding/event photographer was looking to update her pair of D700 bodies. It was recommended that she get the D600 over the D800, with an acknowledgement that neither was really a good replacement for the D700.

The source of that recommendation? Nikon Professional Services.

 

[AvTvM]

I hope, she didn't buy back then. Now 2x D750 will serve her just fine.

Last year, a friend who's a pro wedding/event photographer was looking to update her pair of D700 bodies. It was recommended that she get the D600 over the D800, with an acknowledgement that neither was really a good replacement for the D700. The source of that recommendation? Nikon Professional Services.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

I would never buy a camera just because it had more MP. The camera would have to have features I needed, and improved IQ. More MP does not mean better IQ.

 

[Gino]

I'd like Canon to keep the 5D Mark IV in the 24-30MP range. If they produce a higher resolution camera, then it should be a separate camera line....3D.

My 5D Mark IV wish list:

* 24-30MP
* Dual Compact Flash card slots
* 8 fps in burst mode with a buffer that can handle at least 35 full resolution RAW files writing to both memory card slots.
* Improved ISO & Dynamic Range performance
* Improved autofocus system with wider coverage of autofocus points
* Red lighted autofocus points that are easy to see in the view finder in low light conditions in all autofocus modes
* A better metering system with metering tied to the selected autofocus points
* 1/400 sec flash synch speed
* The back of the camera should have backlit buttons that are easy to see in the dark, like the Nikon D4

 

[dafrank]

I voted "Yes. If the reviews confirm the hype," if anyone cares, even a little bit.

I'd like the 5D4 with much better, faster refresh and higher res live view and better on chip focusing - creating, in effect, both a mirrored and mirror-less camera in the same body, and a little more of the live-view LCD overlay to perhaps create a very good and accurate central manual focusing area in an even larger, "sharper" and equally bright optical viewfinder. 36 to 52 MP with insanely fast processing and a giant speedy buffer would be best. And so would be both a good S Raw option and and 1.6X cropped factor masking for extra reach. 6 or 7 fps with excellent dampening would be fine. Better stills auto-focus a la the &7D2, full 4K video with much improved (over even 7D2 or 70D) on chip continuous autofocus, maybe no line skipping, raw out, low to no aliasing or other DSLR video defects, the best possible file packet and compression algorithms, and a wider choice of higher frame rates would be about right for video. Fantasy? Maybe. But, would I buy it for around $3,500 or less? Definitely.

 

[scottkinfw]

+1
Of curse, resolution is good, but I also want to see a significant improvement in image quality. I would like to see the "Canon sensors are far behind "(fill in the blank manufacturers)complainers finally shut up already.

I'd like Canon to keep the 5D Mark IV in the 24-30MP range. If they produce a higher resolution camera, then it should be a separate camera line....3D.

My 5D Mark IV wish list:

* 24-30MP
* Dual Compact Flash card slots
* 8 fps in burst mode with a buffer that can handle at least 35 full resolution RAW files writing to both memory card slots.
* Improved ISO & Dynamic Range performance
* Improved autofocus system with wider coverage of autofocus points
* Red lighted autofocus points that are easy to see in the view finder in low light conditions in all autofocus modes
* A better metering system with metering tied to the selected autofocus points
* 1/400 sec flash synch speed
* The back of the camera should have backlit buttons that are easy to see in the dark, like the Nikon D4

 

[K-amps]

I'd prefer more sensitive center AF points... would a -5EV point be possible?

 

[Khalai]

I'd prefer more sensitive center AF points... would a -5EV point be possible?

What for? -3 EV is already something like moonlit scenes

 

[skoobey]

Not at this time, no. I would need something more than just mpix update.

 

[vic20]

I voted "maybe , if price comes down "

but it is unlikely that I will buy it .
There is a VERY big chance of me getting a 5D3 once the price drops on that !

 

[Maiaibing]

I'd prefer more sensitive center AF points... would a -5EV point be possible?

What for? -3 EV is already something like moonlit scenes

Lack of AF capability in low light was a main reason I never bought the 5DIII after thorough real world testing.

 

[moreorless]

The interesting question for me would be if Canon came up with a new camera line for high resolution should it be priced above or below the 5D line? most of what I'v heard tends to suggest people think it would be above but really I would argue that high resolution may actually be more price sensitive. I think your talking a lot of amateur landscape shooters there and even when your talking pro its often people without massive incomes.

My shot in the dark quess would be that the 5D4 will have a lot of video functionality stuff like 4K, dual pixel AF, tilt/flip screen, hybrid OVF/EVF, etc.

 

[Maximilian]

My 5D Mark IV wish list:

* 24-30MP
* Dual Compact Flash card slots

I suppose you mean dual CFast 2.0
Then I'm with you

 

[Marsu42]

I'd prefer more sensitive center AF points... would a -5EV point be possible?

What for? -3 EV is already something like moonlit scenes

Very low af sensitivity does make sense when you're using flash and don't want to disturb the scene with pre-flashes just to make the camera autofocus. The alternative, projecting a grid, is also disruptive and way too slow for scenes with movement.

ith the 6d, I shot an event in very poor lighting, but with my 3 flashes - good results, but with my old 60d (only af to 0.5lv) it wouldn't have been possible even though the iso was just a 800 or 1600.

 

[Khalai]

I'd prefer more sensitive center AF points... would a -5EV point be possible?

What for? -3 EV is already something like moonlit scenes

Very low af sensitivity does make sense when you're using flash and don't want to disturb the scene with pre-flashes just to make the camera autofocus. The alternative, projecting a grid, is also disruptive and way too slow for scenes with movement.

ith the 6d, I shot an event in very poor lighting, but with my 3 flashes - good results, but with my old 60d (only af to 0.5lv) it wouldn't have been possible even though the iso was just a 800 or 1600.

That I understand, I was just wondering about -5 EV sensitivity. Not that I was anti-progress, but -5 EV seems like an overkill. My 6D with -3 EV is doing just fine even in dimly lit churches and after dusk

 

[Marsu42]

That I understand, I was just wondering about -5 EV sensitivity. Not that I was anti-progress, but -5 EV seems like an overkill. My 6D with -3 EV is doing just fine even in dimly lit churches and after dusk

The big - and yet unanswered - question is: If your camera's *capability* is up to -5lv, would it af *faster* at "just" -3lv than a camera which is maxed out at this value? Please do post a link if you know anyone who tested this with the -2lv 5d3 vs. the -3lv 6d.

 

[Don Haines]

too rich for me.....

 

[Maiaibing]

The interesting question for me would be if Canon came up with a new camera line for high resolution should it be priced above or below the 5D line?

Since Nikon is undercutting Canon's current prices (in fact the new Nikon D750 looks very much like a strong 5DIII competitor on the specs and only costs 2.300$) Canon could hardly bring anything on the market with much less than 36 MP costing much more than 3.300$ without getting flak for being either under-performing or over-priced.

If Canon brings us a 8.000$ camera as their answer to Nikon's 3.300$ D810 I for one would "save" the money, buy a D750 and D810 and use the balance to sell my current Canon line-up for Nikon's equivalent. YMMV.

 

[Joe M]

More pixels don't interest me for what I'm shooting. I have a decent amount of resolution and enough room for a tad of cropping if and when needed. There are things far more important than the number of pixels (once you hit a certain point as certainly if it was a 10mpx camera I would be asking for more). We need better performing sensors, not ones crammed with more pixels. A specialty camera for those who need it would be fine but the 5D4 I'll bet won't have probably more than 24 and that's fine. I sure wouldn't mind faster second card slot, higher flash sync speed (1/200...really? that's the best you can do Canon?), better metering so I don't have to work as hard. It's all moot though as unless the IQ is a dramatic improvement, I'm not sure I'll upgrade. We'll have to wait to see if Canon takes a step or a leap with the next version.