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I was just wondering if the 5D Mark IV was still in production. If so when is it expected to be discontinued. I'm considering buying when it is discontinued, hopefully at a significant discount.

I'm been researching Mirrorless vs DSLR alot lately. For me the arguments for mirrorless aren't compelling. The main difference for me is the electronic view finder. I don't really like the idea of an electronic view finder but I can see in certain situations it has its benefits. I much prefer an optical view finder and seeing the real world.

I already have a load of EF lenses most of which are L lenses. I know the 5D Mark IV is older technology but I also can't justify the price of the likes of a R5.
 
This Canon discontinued camera page doesn't seem to feature 5D mk IV even though it has several cameras from the roughly same period of time:


So I guess it's not yet discontinued, but probably will be in a year or two.
 
As the 5Dmkiv is still a very capable camera, I personally don’t believe that there will be a big price drop when discontinued, if anything the price will remain constant or even go up in the short term. The best time to buy is when the market is flooded with s/h bodies from people upgrading to mirrorless.
 
5DIV is $1499 refurbished via Canon USA store.
 
I bought my 5D IV from here

uk-store.digitalrev.com

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Body

5D Mark IV DSLR Camera (Body Only) LP-E6N Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1865mAh) LC-E6 Charger for LP-E6 Battery Pack Eyecup Eg RF-3 Body Cap USB Cable Cable Protector Wide Neck Strap The EOS 5D Mark IV camera builds on the powerful legacy of the 5D series, offering amazing refinements in...
uk-store.digitalrev.com uk-store.digitalrev.com

5 years ago and it has been faultless. Only snag was no UK paper manual but the PDF is easily available. You save £1000 over UK prices which are absurd.
 
I got tired of carrying a backpack with two 1Series bodies through airports and replaced them with two 5Div's a month before the the original R was released. I specialize in Food and Lifestyle images and work off a tripod 75% of the time. I'm invested in EF L lenses and have no regret for my decision. Even when Canon decides to not repair them, you will find Independent shops that will work on them until the parts aren't available. But, the question is, are you ready to buy R lenses or are you fully equipped with EF's? the transition could be quite expensive.
 
tcphoto1 said:
I got tired of carrying a backpack with two 1Series bodies through airports and replaced them with two 5Div's a month before the the original R was released. I specialize in Food and Lifestyle images and work off a tripod 75% of the time. I'm invested in EF L lenses and have no regret for my decision. Even when Canon decides to not repair them, you will find Independent shops that will work on them until the parts aren't available. But, the question is, are you ready to buy R lenses or are you fully equipped with EF's? the transition could be quite expensive.
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EF lenses work better on R bodies than they ever did on the DSLRs... So the transition is cheap...
 
charlyw64 said:
EF lenses work better on R bodies than they ever did on the DSLRs... So the transition is cheap...
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Is that why all my EF lenses are so terrible?
 
charlyw64 said:
tcphoto1 said:
I got tired of carrying a backpack with two 1Series bodies through airports and replaced them with two 5Div's a month before the the original R was released. I specialize in Food and Lifestyle images and work off a tripod 75% of the time. I'm invested in EF L lenses and have no regret for my decision. Even when Canon decides to not repair them, you will find Independent shops that will work on them until the parts aren't available. But, the question is, are you ready to buy R lenses or are you fully equipped with EF's? the transition could be quite expensive.
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EF lenses work better on R bodies than they ever did on the DSLRs... So the transition is cheap...
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To be clear, EF lenses on RF bodies are not suddenly optically superior, they benefit from a focusing system that is not vulnerable to misalignment between the image sensor and the focusing chip and advances in focusing computational power. Whether these advances make a difference in the type of photography you do is another question.
 
Marquee said:
To be clear, EF lenses on RF bodies are not suddenly optically superior, they benefit from a focusing system that is not vulnerable to misalignment between the image sensor and the focusing chip and advances in focusing computational power. Whether these advances make a difference in the type of photography you do is another question.
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My image sensors and focusing sensors are in correct alignment. My 1DX cameras are all focusing perfectly.
 
Scott Larson said:
Marquee said:
To be clear, EF lenses on RF bodies are not suddenly optically superior, they benefit from a focusing system that is not vulnerable to misalignment between the image sensor and the focusing chip and advances in focusing computational power. Whether these advances make a difference in the type of photography you do is another question.
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My image sensors and focusing sensors are in correct alignment. My 1DX cameras are all focusing perfectly.
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The subject detection and the much wider area where focusing is possible do make a large difference. You no longer will have to resort to focus and recompose or other crutches...
 
charlyw64 said:
Scott Larson said:
My image sensors and focusing sensors are in correct alignment. My 1DX cameras are all focusing perfectly.
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The subject detection and the much wider area where focusing is possible do make a large difference. You no longer will have to resort to focus and recompose or other crutches...
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Why would I resort to changing focus points when recomposing works instantly without any interaction with the camera?

Also, DSLRs have LiveView.
 
Scott Larson said:
charlyw64 said:
Scott Larson said:
My image sensors and focusing sensors are in correct alignment. My 1DX cameras are all focusing perfectly.
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The subject detection and the much wider area where focusing is possible do make a large difference. You no longer will have to resort to focus and recompose or other crutches...
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Why would I resort to changing focus points when recomposing works instantly without any interaction with the camera?
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Because recomposing is introducing a considerable parallax error. You are way better off using the correct autofocus point for your composition and there the R cameras excel.
Scott Larson said:
Also, DSLRs have LiveView.
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That can't be compared. They lack the focusing ability and the seamless use except for totally static subjects.
 
charlyw64 said:
Scott Larson said:
Why would I resort to changing focus points when recomposing works instantly without any interaction with the camera?
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Because recomposing is introducing a considerable parallax error. You are way better off using the correct autofocus point for your composition and there the R cameras excel.
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Millimeters is not considerable. Plus I can always use LiveView.
charlyw64 said:
charlyw64 said:
Also, DSLRs have LiveView.
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That can't be compared. They lack the focusing ability and the seamless use except for totally static subjects.
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I've shot volleyball and tennis in LiveView with my 1DX Mark III. Don't make statements out of ignorance
 
Scott Larson said:
charlyw64 said:
Scott Larson said:
Why would I resort to changing focus points when recomposing works instantly without any interaction with the camera?
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Because recomposing is introducing a considerable parallax error. You are way better off using the correct autofocus point for your composition and there the R cameras excel.
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Millimeters is not considerable. Plus I can always use LiveView.
Scott Larson said:
Scott Larson said:
Also, DSLRs have LiveView.
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That can't be compared. They lack the focusing ability and the seamless use except for totally static subjects.
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I've shot volleyball and tennis in LiveView with my 1DX Mark III. Don't make statements out of ignorance
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LiveView on the 1DxIII is eons behind the R3 or R5 - you just defend a bad decision... Even for people like me that absolutely love the OVF it is clear that 2-3 years ago the DSLR Swanson has begun and mirrorless have eclipsed the capabilities of even the most expensive DSLR in every way and form except battery life. The lowly R7 now does run rings around the 1DxIII in some respects...
 
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mojorisn said:
5DIV is $1499 refurbished via Canon USA store.
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I bought my used one thru MPB a week or two ago. About $1,100 USD and fewer than 2,000 shutter count. I was very happy about that purchase. Also bought a used L lens at the same time. That item arrived defective, and I was able to swap it with no problem...MPB paid for my FedEx to return the bad one, and it paid for expedited shipping to get the replacement to me quickly, from NY to California.

Just took a look at its website right now. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing any good deals on this particular camera...all the ones currently for sale in "excellent" condition are a bit under $1,500, so no real savings at all. It might be worth checking there every day or two, just to see if another great deal shows up. (Warning: if you see a good deal, jump on it! I lost a great deal on the L lens when I waited for 10 minutes, to do some last-minute research...came back to buy, but another seller had swooped in.)
 
santamonica813 said:
mojorisn said:
5DIV is $1499 refurbished via Canon USA store.
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I bought my used one thru MPB a week or two ago. About $1,100 USD and fewer than 2,000 shutter count. I was very happy about that purchase. Also bought a used L lens at the same time. That item arrived defective, and I was able to swap it with no problem...MPB paid for my FedEx to return the bad one, and it paid for expedited shipping to get the replacement to me quickly, from NY to California.

Just took a look at its website right now. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing any good deals on this particular camera...all the ones currently for sale in "excellent" condition are a bit under $1,500, so no real savings at all. It might be worth checking there every day or two, just to see if another great deal shows up. (Warning: if you see a good deal, jump on it! I lost a great deal on the L lens when I waited for 10 minutes, to do some last-minute research...came back to buy, but another seller had swooped in.)
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I agree that MPB is a great and reputable resource. I have bought and sold many cameras and lenses on their USA site. It shows the actual item that you will be receiving. I also think they give a decent price for selling used items.
 
BreederUK said:
I was just wondering if the 5D Mark IV was still in production. If so when is it expected to be discontinued. I'm considering buying when it is discontinued, hopefully at a significant discount.

I'm been researching Mirrorless vs DSLR alot lately. For me the arguments for mirrorless aren't compelling. The main difference for me is the electronic view finder. I don't really like the idea of an electronic view finder but I can see in certain situations it has its benefits. I much prefer an optical view finder and seeing the real world.

I already have a load of EF lenses most of which are L lenses. I know the 5D Mark IV is older technology but I also can't justify the price of the likes of a R5.
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I took my 5D Mark IV with it's 50mm F1.2L lens and my R7 with it's RF 100-400 lens to an old cemetary on Monday. I took turns taking almost the identical pictures with each camera. Both produced the most perfect crystal clear images I have ever seen.

If I didn't see which SD card came out of what camera, I would not know which pictures were which.

If anything, I should have used a lens with a shorter reach on the R7 because I had to stand back aways more then I wanted to. I have two EF lenses for my Mark IV, the 50mm and the70-200mm f2.8LIS III. I plan on using this camera for many more years. It's still top notch in my book. I did pay full price for it and the 50mm lens at BestBuy in October 2021.
 
I professionally use both. and have both both in the last 6months. Highly recommend the R5 after short usage. 100% purchase the 5Div though, fantastic price now and you can run into the ground 250k shoots in 5-6 years on 1 body. have had 4 with issues. they are still selling them and will probably repair in canon canters for many more years.
 
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