Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
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The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV stands as the ultimate culmination of the legendary 5D series, offering a meticulously balanced 30.4 MP full-frame CMOS sensor that meets the demanding needs of professional wedding, portrait and studio photographers. By integrating high-resolution performance with improved dynamic range and refined noise management at high ISOs, Canon cemented the Mark IV as an industry workhorse capable of delivering exceptional image quality in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Technically, the camera is defined by its robust 61-point high-density reticular AF system, which provides wide frame coverage and superior tracking accuracy. A major technological leap was the introduction of Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which revolutionized autofocus performance in Live View and Video modes for the DSLR category. Its magnesium alloy body features integral climate sealing and an intuitive touch interface, maintaining the series' reputation for ergonomic reliability and professional durability in the field.
In the realm of motion pictures, the 5D Mark IV introduced DCI 4K recording at up to 30p, although it is notably limited by a 1.74x crop factor and the heavy Motion JPEG codec. Despite these limitations, the inclusion of Dual Pixel AF and professional-grade color science secured its place in hybrid workflows for nearly a decade. As of March 2026, the 5D Mark IV has been officially discontinued, marking the end of one of the most successful and influential DSLR architectures in the history of photography.
Specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Line or model
- EOS 5D Mark IV
- Effective megapixels
- 30.4 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- CMOS with Dual Pixel AF Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- DIGIC 6+
- ISO range
- 100-32000 (expands to 50-102400) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- Focus Points
- 61 Number of available autofocus points.
- Body classification
- Dslr
- Body dimensions
- 150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9 mm Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Screen size
- 3.2" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen resolution
- 1,620,000 dots Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- Touch screen
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- Screen articulation
- Fixed Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- Video modes
- 4K DCI up to 30p (1.74x crop), Full HD up to 60p Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- 4K max FPS
- 30 Maximum frames per second at 4K.
- FHD max FPS
- 60 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
- Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi, NFC, and built-in GPS Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Battery type
- LP-E6N Battery type/model used by the camera.
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 7.0 fps
- Project Status
- Discontinued (March 2026)
- Storage media
- Dual slots: 1x CF (UDMA 7), 1x SD (UHS-I) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Viewfinder Type
- Optical (Pentaprism)
- Viewfinder Coverage
- 100
- Viewfinder Magnification
- 0.71
- Weather Sealed
- Launch price
- USD 3,499 In 2016, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current price
- USD 1,212 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Mar/2026.
- Mount
- Canon EF Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
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