berasner

Morning, I have had the 5D Mark series from the beginning and presently own an SR as well as a MarkIII. For those of us who have upgraded to the IV, have you found it valuable? Do you find the increased resolution noticible and the additions worth the upgrade? Thanks Bruce

legalese78 Loc: New Orleans

I have the Mark IV, but jumped from a 6D. From everything I've read and heard from friends who have the III, the upgrade is not worth the money. It's been compared to getting a 12.9 inch iPad Pro 2 when you have the 1. Canon simply didn't add the bells and whistles to justify the price they're charging. Now, for me...it was a huge jump. I don't think you'll have the same experience, though.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

I think it was worth every penny. The 30mp images are stunning. I love the touch screen, the follow focus, WiFi, GPS, 7fps, touch zoom, built in timer and involmeter and the adjustable color temp of the LCD.

chaman

Ive heard the exact same opposite regarding the jump from the III to the IV. Its really worth it.

berasner

Hi Jeep Daddy,

Also in OC, south in Laguna Niguel. Did you upgrade recently? Sell your 3? If so, what did you sell it for. I use mine with emphasis underwater, and while the touch screen won't work for me in a housing, I am increasingly doing more land. The only reason I have held off is that my 3 has been a rewarding experience and the mega pix are close...actually has limited some of my time with the sr that truly has amazing resolution!

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

The III and the IV are similar in name only. The III is a great still-life camera that gets a little wild shooting weddings. The IV is a very good action camera. The bells and whistles add up to serious features but the 30 mp sensor, touch screen, GPS, wi-fi, and it's shooting speeds set it apart from it's predecessor. When my primary body went to New Jersey for repairs I needed a replacement and the Mark IV filled the order. It has the features I need and want in my photography so it fits my criteria for a primary camera. I'm still getting a feeling for the ISO the camera offers but it seems to hold it's own in the lower speeds, higher settings will get a workout this week in the NP. Chasing birds and other wildlife shows what a body will do under fire. So for now (@ 2 weeks of intense shooting) the IV is impressing me with it's flexibility and speed. Those are two of the most important characteristics I seek in a body. The Mark IV fills my needs well, I am most satisfied with it's performance. Upgrade? It was not an upgrade for me but this camera is everything it is advertised to be. I know two professional photographers who have parked their 5D Mk III's and 7D Mk II's in favor of the Mk IV. Nether has looked back at their move. More than one source claims it is now the most popular body that professional photographers are using. It's popularity is not surprising, the camera is very good at what it was designed to do. The Mk IV is far more versatile and quicker than any other in the 5 series. Canon has been very successful with the Mk IV. My answer to your question is YES.

berasner

Thank you for this look. I do shoot mostly stills ...and under water, but it may be that the new focusing and extra mega pixels alone makes it worth it. It is not likely Canon will build a MarkV for another 3 years...so perhaps woth it to move on the 4 and enjoy it now.......

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

The 5D IV is definitely a MAJOR upgrade from either the III, the S, or the SR, in every way imaginable. Anyone saying otherwise clearly has never actually use them all. I have. I still have the 5D IV, but my III and S versions are history.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Its not a jump in price at all, the M III did cost exactly the same at introduction!

rafikiphoto Loc: Spain

I have the 5DS R and the Mk IV. I love the S R for the 50+ megapixels. The definition is incredible and it is my go-to camera. On my recent safari my BIF shots were terrible and I think I should use the Mk IV which has improved AI Servo functionality.

catchlight.. Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway

MK4 is a big step up if you consider all the upgrades and low light focus.

The III has a good resolution but the 4 is much better if you pixel peep or print.

philo Loc: philo, ca

It all comes down to what tool do you want, and how much you want to spend.
I have the 3 and for the past few months have been thinking about the 4. For what I do and what my needs are I'm staying with the 3. I just can't see spending the extra $1500 to make the switch. i would do it for $500.

jmvaugh Loc: Albuquerque

Canon USA has a refurbished 5D IV body for 2799.20.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-5d-mark-iv-body-refurbished

philo Loc: philo, ca

a used 3 goes for about 1500 so that would be 1300 or about twice the price.

James Van Ells

I agree with jeep-daddy. I love my Mark IV and the additional resolution is great for cropping or that jaw dropping detail in the pictures. I shoot at ISO 400 with no thoughts of noise and have had very good luck at 1600. Remember most noise is from using hi ISO and then doing a lot of PP. If you get the exposure right in camera, you can eliminate the noise.