Canon 5d mk iv-do I need it and is it genuine at this price?

Marge3000

Marge3000

Messages
12
Name
Sam
Edit My Images
Yes
hi guys
I just started studying for a photography degree part time.
I have a canon 6d and a 40d.
I’m being seduced by a 5d mk iv...
Do I need it? Will I see that much of a step up? I guess some people will say camera doesn’t matter but I’m interested in your views.
I’ve seen it in the web at c£3100 body only (eg photospecialist UK www) but also £2100 body only (eg mobicity UK www)... is the cheaper one genuine?? Is a big price difference.
I assume standard canon mount lenses would work-I have a few.
Really appreciate your advice!!
Thanks and merry Christmas!!
X
 
£2100 for a 5D4 body can only be a grey import.

Photo specialist only have an online shop in the U.K. With a phone number in Cambridgeshire. I couldn't see an address for them in the uk on their website. Customer reviews are varied.

If you want the cheapest then you have to buy a grey import. And if I was buying a grey import I would be buying from Panamoz or HDEW.

You can buy a brand new UK stock guaranteed from WEX for £3229.
 
learn your craft on the crop and full frame - you have those.
Do you really believe you have the skills to exploit the additional features of the 5d iv?

Or is this a case of this is a deal and you don't want to miss out?
 
As far as buying a 5D MkIV, I bought mine from Panamoz LINK.

I can not recommend them highly enough, the camera of course is genuine, it carries a three year guarantee it came with a FULL English handbook and delivery was in a matter of days.

Only you can decide whether or not you really need one, all I will say is that previously I had the MkIII and the MkIV is a definite step up.
 
You probably don't 'need' one - not many people need a mark iv. A lot of pros use lesser models, but its your money.


Even if mobicity is in the UK, I have never heard of them and they don't review well so I personally wouldn't buy from them.
 
Last edited:
The camera doesn't matter...;)

Seriously, can a MkIV do anything your existing cameras won't? What you will gain is a higher megapixel count (really not important) and a better AF system (more important dependant on what you photograph). Have you looked at your current lenses and would the budget be better spent there?

I don't think I would trust some of the lower priced options on the web.
 
You have just started studying part time for a degree and at this point you have no idea what in direction your studies will lead.
You might find you lean towards a particular genre which requires specialist lenses.
For example you might find you get into architecture and want a TS-E, macro and want an MPE65, sports and want a 300 f2.8.
In short as others have said what you have at the moment is fine, if you want to spend a few bob change the 40D for a 7D but otherwise save the money.
 
Short answer no you don’t need one. :). I did a year’s course recently and the person with a 6D and two lenses achieved amazing results. She did this with a combination of imagination to have the ideas for her images and mastering technique.

5DM4 is a great camera and I have one and very happy with it. It’s more technically capable so can allow you to shoot in conditions when the 6D would struggle.

But I repeat you don’t *need* it.
 
If you look at a website called pixel peeper there are tens of thousands of images for each camera.

Look at what others have done with a 6D because you will be surprised how amazing some of it is
 
It really depends what sort of photography you intend doing. The 5Div will have more frames per second and more focus points, so is a better camera for action. Other than that, off the top of my head, I can't think what you would gain over your 6D which I believe is an outstanding camera.

I'd hold onto my money for now. There will still be great deals on grey copies if you want to go down that route in time.

I can also recommend Hdew if you do decide to purchase a grey copy.
 
Swiss Toni said:
As far as buying a 5D MkIV, I bought mine from Panamoz
.
Click to expand...

Irrelevant to the thread in some ways, but did the same with my mkIII and my Canon 70-200 f/2.8L mkII - never had issues with them and bought with confidence. If you have issues, warranty is covered by a UK repairer
 
If you can afford a 5D4, why not? But since you haven't identified a particular need, as a newcomer there are plenty of other ways to spend that kind of money that will deliver far more creative scope (depending on what other gear you currently have).

The first thing to do though, is to use what you already have to its full potential. When you've done that, and found there are more things you'd like to do, it should be quite easy to identify the extra equipment needed to do it.

And welcome to TP :)
 
HoppyUK said:
If you can afford a 5D4, why not? But since you haven't identified a particular need, as a newcomer there are plenty of other ways to spend that kind of money that will deliver far more creative scope (depending on what other gear you currently have).

The first thing to do though, is to use what you already have to its full potential. When you've done that, and found there are more things you'd like to do, it should be quite easy to identify the extra equipment needed to do it.

And welcome to TP :)
Click to expand...

Perfect advice - could not have put it better myself
 
Assuming you want to become a pro tog I disagree with the idea that if you can afford it then just go for it, it will be a distraction. Learn your craft first. I have been full time pro for 7 years now. I used to be fixated on the equipment, but realise now it is just a tool to help you achieve a particular end. I come across "Pro" photographers every day who will spend ages agonising about the latest equipment and will buy stuff that doesn't add to their bottom line and struggle to earn a very poor wage, rather than getting more paying jobs on board first.

First you need to know what you want to do with the tool before you can pick the appropriate one. A 6D outperforms most digital cameras from just a few years ago. Wear that out first learning your craft, then you can decide later on if you need a different tool for your job.
 
Last edited:
troutfisher said:
You have just started studying part time for a degree and at this point you have no idea what in direction your studies will lead.
You might find you lean towards a particular genre which requires specialist lenses.
For example you might find you get into architecture and want a TS-E, macro and want an MPE65, sports and want a 300 f2.8.
In short as others have said what you have at the moment is fine, if you want to spend a few bob change the 40D for a 7D but otherwise save the money.
Click to expand...

Thank you to everyone for your responses. Thats very helpful.
I think I will stick with what I have for now and try to improve with it.
Thanks again and happy new year!! :)
 
Having had a 6D and two 7D's (Mk1 & Mk2) all I would say is that if you need the enhanced focus system that the 5DiV brings you, then it's worth a consideration. If you are not shooting wildlife or sport, you probably don't "need" it at all, what you have will cope.

While a camera (or lens for that matter) will not make you a better photographer, it does tend to make you more consistent, and the difficult stuff easier to do, but the creativity is in your head, not the kit...
 
Last edited:
If you have money burning a hole in your pocket it would be much better spent on lenses.
 
Craigus said:
If you have money burning a hole in your pocket it would be much better spent on lenses.
Click to expand...

Hi Craig - thank you for your message. For the 6d I've got:
1:8 50mm
1:4 17-40mm
1:4 24-105mm
1:4 70-300mm

(not sure the correct way to write them) have similar for the 40d which obviously is crop frame.

What would you advise?
Many thanks!
 
Marge3000 said:
Hi Craig - thank you for your message. For the 6d I've got:
1:8 50mm
1:4 17-40mm
1:4 24-105mm
1:4 70-300mm

(not sure the correct way to write them) have similar for the 40d which obviously is crop frame.

What would you advise?
Many thanks!
Click to expand...

That's more than enough to be getting on with. A comprehensive and well balanced set of lenses that can tackle just about anything. Filling in any gaps there will take you into quite specialist areas, like macro, or seriously long lens wildlife, or more fast primes like the 50/1.8. Flash is the only obvious thing missing.

The real question is, what do you want to do that you can't do now?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top