Canon’s 5D Mark IV a versatile upgrade over successful predecessor

The Canon 5D Mark IV has 4K video, GPS, and built-in WiFi and NFC antennas. Photo: Canon Philippines

Canon Philippines recently launched the Canon 5D Mark IV, the eagerly awaited follow-up to the very successful Canon 5D Mark III. This line of cameras has been a favorite among videographers, having been extensively used on big-budget movie sets and independent film productions.

The new model has 4K video. GPS is also built in, there’s no need to buy an extra accessory to geotag your photos and videos. It also has built-in WiFi and NFC antennas, so you can transfer photos and videos to your smartphone and you can use your camera as a viewfinder for remote shooting. There’s also a time-lapse mode—a big plus for those who want to capture these kinds of shots.

The 4K video quality is so great that you can actually "pull" stills from the video and make printable photos!

But of course, the Canon 5D Mark IV is first and foremost a stills camera—with a 30-megapixel resolution—so fashion photographers, wedding photographers, and even street and landscape photographers will be very happy.

The ISO rating ranges from ISO 100 to 32000 and can be expanded to ISO 102400. This means that even in almost complete darkness, you will still be able to produce photos, albeit you would need to reduce the noise.

Furthermore, with its Digic 6+ processor the camera can shoot stills at 7 frames per second so you will be able to keep up at sporting events.

The Canon 5D Mark IV is available for pre-order. Price starts at P170,000. — BM, GMA News