Crop Factor Change for 4K on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Included in Coming Update & More

[TudorD]

Firmware Version 1.0.4 is out with important changes in Finnish translation


Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which a red-colored area may appear at the bottom-center of a captured image when shooting in bulb mode or during a long exposure.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the autofocus may not respond when the autofocus is initiated via pressing the shutter button, the AF-ON button or the AE lock button when configured in the custom control menu.
3. Enhances the reliability of communications between the camera and SD card.
4. Fixes incorrect wording on the Finnish language menu screen.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Re: Firmware Version 1.0.4 is out with important changes in Finnish translation

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which a red-colored area may appear at the bottom-center of a captured image when shooting in bulb mode or during a long exposure.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the autofocus may not respond when the autofocus is initiated via pressing the shutter button, the AF-ON button or the AE lock button when configured in the custom control menu.
3. Enhances the reliability of communications between the camera and SD card.
4. Fixes incorrect wording on the Finnish language menu screen.

I believe I've had issues with the 1DX2 relative to item 2. The systems are so similar I'm wondering if this could be my problem.

Jack

 

[midluk]

Re: Firmware Version 1.0.4 is out with important changes in Finnish translation

Changes in the Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes and improvements:

1. Fixes a phenomenon in which a red-colored area may appear at the bottom-center of a captured image when shooting in bulb mode or during a long exposure.
2. Fixes a phenomenon in which the autofocus may not respond when the autofocus is initiated via pressing the shutter button, the AF-ON button or the AE lock button when configured in the custom control menu.
3. Enhances the reliability of communications between the camera and SD card.
4. Fixes incorrect wording on the Finnish language menu screen.

First thought this might be a joke, but it is real.
Didn't have any of the fixed problems, but I have read reports about problems with some SanDisk SD cards. I guess these should be fixed now.
I'm wondering how something like problem 1 can exist in the first place…

 

[jeffa4444]

The 5D Mark IV is still competitive (and a good camera), but it pales to the spec sheet of the GH5.

I'm going to let things play out. I'm in no rush.

For you maybe, and specifically for video. But for people who want/need full frame or for people who want to shoot fast action stills the GH5 is way off the mark.

You will not find ONE high end video camera without an AA filter. For stills it maybe OK but for video and certain materials its a no no currently.

 

[rrcphoto]

Well i'm thinking I may have to eat crow on this one after looking at what the A9 has to offer.

canon has to pull out some pretty good stuff here.

the Question is.. how much is this going to hurt Nikon. the controls look very nikonish.

 

[romanr74]

i start to believe that canon just cannot do any better

 

[transpo1]

Well i'm thinking I may have to eat crow on this one after looking at what the A9 has to offer.

canon has to pull out some pretty good stuff here.

the Question is.. how much is this going to hurt Nikon. the controls look very nikonish.

We'll be waiting With or without the firmware update.

The Sony looks great from a stills perspective but no real video improvements so I was disappointed with it in that regard. The autofocus with Canon lenses via Metabones will be vastly improved.

 

[Mikehit]

The autofocus with Canon lenses via Metabones will be vastly improved.

based on what...?

 

[transpo1]

i start to believe that canon just cannot do any better

I think they can, it's just a matter of: are they willing to cannibalize their Cinema EOS line. As Steve Jobs knew, you have to cannibalize yourself or eventually someone else will.

It's easy when you are #1 to sit back and not push the envelope, but they need to do something. Maybe they are trying to leapfrog Sony with 8K capability but if we use their track record as a model, this is unlikely.

We'll know more in a few days, in any case.

 

[romanr74]

i start to believe that canon just cannot do any better

I think they can, it's just a matter of: are they willing to cannibalize their Cinema EOS line. As Steve Jobs knew, you have to cannibalize yourself or eventually someone else will.

It's easy when you are #1 to sit back and not push the envelope, but they need to do something. Maybe they are trying to leapfrog Sony with 8K capability but if we use their track record as a model, this is unlikely.

We'll know more in a few days, in any case.

i'm not only meaning video

 

[transpo1]

The autofocus with Canon lenses via Metabones will be vastly improved.

based on what...?

The Sony A6500 focuses as fast or faster with Metabones Speedbooster than my 5DIII, so if this camera is anywhere near that fast (should be faster), it will work great. I'm talking about stills, not video.

 

[transpo1]

i start to believe that canon just cannot do any better

I think they can, it's just a matter of: are they willing to cannibalize their Cinema EOS line. As Steve Jobs knew, you have to cannibalize yourself or eventually someone else will.

It's easy when you are #1 to sit back and not push the envelope, but they need to do something. Maybe they are trying to leapfrog Sony with 8K capability but if we use their track record as a model, this is unlikely.

We'll know more in a few days, in any case.

i'm not only meaning video

You've got me there- they seem to be way behind in both ways, although I still prefer their products, given equal specs.

It's time for them to start taking risks again.

 

[Mikehit]

The autofocus with Canon lenses via Metabones will be vastly improved.

based on what...?

The Sony A6500 focuses as fast or faster with Metabones Speedbooster than my 5DIII, so if this camera is anywhere near that fast (should be faster), it will work great. I'm talking about stills, not video.

So you go from saying 'if...' to 'will be..' based on....what exactly?

 

[transpo1]

The autofocus with Canon lenses via Metabones will be vastly improved.

based on what...?

The Sony A6500 focuses as fast or faster with Metabones Speedbooster than my 5DIII, so if this camera is anywhere near that fast (should be faster), it will work great. I'm talking about stills, not video.

So you go from saying 'if...' to 'will be..' based on....what exactly?

I'm not a huge fan of Sony cameras in general but have you ever used an A6500 with a Metabones? The phase detect autofocus is pretty fast. And I'm just guessing that if Sony's releasing a $4500 camera with around 700 phase detection points (more than the A6500 albeit with a FF sensor), that it would equal or beat their $1400 APS-C camera.

Again, I'm comparing this not to a 1DXII or even a 5DIV but to a 5DIII, so keep that in mind, but I'm guessing it's comparable or better. But I'd love to read a comparison to a 1DXII once the Sony comes out.

You can read the press release for yourself if you want further info.

 

[Mikehit]

I have micro four-thirds cameras that focus faster than my 7D2 and the speed of it is noticeable. But does it increase the chance of getting the timing right? Not in my experience.
Does faster focus acquisition make them better than Canon DSLR in focus tracking? Not that I have found.

I have never used a metabones adapter but it would be interesting to hear (in your experience) what aspects of AF the Sony+metabones beats the 5DIII - accuracy/repeatability of focus, speed of focus, tracking moving subjects....

 

[transpo1]

I have micro four-thirds cameras that focus faster than my 7D2 and the speed of it is noticeable. But does it increase the chance of getting the timing right? Not in my experience.
Does faster focus acquisition make them better than Canon DSLR in focus tracking? Not that I have found.

I have never used a metabones adapter but it would be interesting to hear (in your experience) what aspects of AF the Sony+metabones beats the 5DIII - accuracy/repeatability of focus, speed of focus, tracking moving subjects....

I was talking about speed and accuracy of AF on stationary objects. Haven't done much tracking of moving subjects with it but that would be a good test.

What M4/3 camera do you own?

 

[luftweg]

The EOS 1DX Mark II had sure BETTER get the same firmware update!..... The 1DXii is much better suited to video than the 5Div, because it has the CFast slot, faster processing, better size for heat removal. It currently has the 60fps in 4K, and has far reduced rolling shutter effects.....

Actually, I think the rumored update above, for the 5Div might be a little ambitious... People should push for the 1DXii to get that stuff, because it can actually handle it....

 

[Jack Douglas]

The EOS 1DX Mark II had sure BETTER get the same firmware update!..... The 1DXii is much better suited to video than the 5Div, because it has the CFast slot, faster processing, better size for heat removal. It currently has the 60fps in 4K, and has far reduced rolling shutter effects.....

Actually, I think the rumored update above, for the 5Div might be a little ambitious... People should push for the 1DXii to get that stuff, because it can actually handle it....

I have contacted Canon Canada a number of times regarding suggested mods for the 1DX2 and the response was that they are passed on and appreciated, if you can believe that.

I've been trying to persuade them to modify the last photo shot display format so it will move backward in a sequence using the wheel without first having to hit the shutter button.

Jack

 

[Mikehit]

I was talking about speed and accuracy of AF on stationary objects. Haven't done much tracking of moving subjects with it but that would be a good test.

What M4/3 camera do you own?

I have Panasonic Gx7 and Olympus E-M5 - although the AF is quicker it does not make a difference in practice compared to the 7D2. As for accuracy I am happy with my DSLRs as well.
The only practical difference for me is that the spread of AF points in MFT covers virtually the whole sensor.

 

[bsbeamer]

The actual announcement from Canon is for LOG feature to be added for $100 in July. No mentions of crop factor changes or additional features.

Maybe they will show a 5DC at NAB?