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Why buy the Canon 5D Mark IV in 2021? (120k photos later)

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The Canon 5D Mark IV was the camera that started my professional career. Despite newer and better cameras out in the market, I still have yet to find a reason so let go of this incredible machine. There is honestly so much more to talk about so this isn't a review but rather an overview of why I think the Canon 5D Mark IV is still a camera worth considering in 2021. Canon 5D Mark IV: https://amzn.to/3CtP7hj Body cap in thumbnail: https://amzn.to/3CvQKLG Music I use: https://artlist.io/Samuel-241034​ If you'd like to support the channel, consider a small donation on Paypal: http://paypal.me/samguw Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Brief Specs 1:34 Initial Thoughts 2:54 Image Quality 4:46 Ergonomics 7:26 Media 8:48 Autofocus 10:57 Video Quality 12:55 Final Thoughts My 2021 filmmaking/photography kit: (these are Amazon Affiliate Links and I get a small commission every-time you purchase from these links. These really help the channel out a lot!) Main photo/video camera: https://amzn.to/2QQ9ChI​ Back up body: https://amzn.to/2QRB1zG​ Favourite lens: https://amzn.to/2DsOVFy​ Second favourite lens: https://amzn.to/2Z2HLPR​ Best on-camera shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/3jzhPmO​ Cheaper version of ^: https://amzn.to/32WlSD7​ Alternative on-board shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/3lKBFx8​ Best wireless mic: https://amzn.to/3jHd1Mi​ Favourite Backpack: https://amzn.to/3lHETSa​ Affordable external SSD I use: https://amzn.to/32NG4a2​ Favourite gimbal: https://amzn.to/2Z3k7CJ​ Affordable drone: https://amzn.to/2YZEmkK​ Favourite action camera: https://amzn.to/2ETfBzV​ ---- Let's do something together! Ask me anything you'd like! samuel.guw@gmail.com Follow me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/samguw/​ https://www.instagram.com/samuelguw

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I made this video because the Canon 5D Mark IV is “old” in camera years (announced in 2016), and yet after roughly 120k photos and a lot of paid work, I still haven’t found a real reason to let it go. This isn’t a deep spec-by-spec review—more of an overview of why I think it’s still a seriously good option in 2021/2022 (or whenever you’re watching), especially if you want a professional workhorse that just works for both photo and video. I talk through the stuff that actually matters to me in real shooting: the 30MP sensor (sweet spot), Canon colors and skin tones, and why I don’t obsess over dynamic range. Then I get into the main reason I still love it—ergonomics. The grip, button layout, touchscreen, and overall reliability give me confidence every time I pick it up, even compared to newer bodies I own. I also cover the weak points: the fixed screen, the mixed CF + SD card setup, hit-or-miss viewfinder AF with some EF lenses, and why I basically ignore its 4K (Motion JPEG file bloat). In the end, the 5D4 is still a money-making machine with huge used-value if you want something familiar, reliable, and built for real work.

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