ben_r_That really says how popular this camera is.
Still today most photojournalist and pros use 5DIII. Many of us don't require to print big and 22MP is more than enough for almost all avenues of photography.
If this was a better deal I would have jumped on this one as my second camera body.
agniOh I hear ya. Im still rocking my Mark II. Havent seen much from the newer models that made me feel it was worth dumping thousands in again to upgrade. I might pick up a Mark IV when they start dropping in price but seriously IMO the Mark II covers everything any professional or prosumer should need.
ben_r_True! Yes from the Mark II, the Mark IV will be a significant jump. I'm waiting for the rumored 6D Mark II, once that is out the 5DIV will go down in price.
However you can consider 5DS or 5DSR but they have big 50MP cameras and you have to deal with slow writing speeds and good hdd space for image backup.
ben_r_"The two cameras [5Ds and R] will exist alongside the EOD 5D Mark III, acting as dedicated high resolution cameras primarily intended for studio, landscape and wedding shoots, rather than the all-round capability offered by the existing model. The Mark III still trumps the S and S R in terms of maximum ISO and continuous shooting speed." Not really, the 5Ds and R have a 50 megapickle sensor. It's not really a mid-generation refresh but rather a branch of the 5D family.
ben_r_I have the 5Ds R, which is the 5Ds with a low pass filter cancellation. They're both 50.6MP cameras, but are identical to the 5DmkIII in all other respects. The difference between the III and IV are basically that the new one has an even more elaborate AF system, 30MP vs 22MP as well as 4k video (I have yet to use this for clients), wifi and screen. The III and IV are as much as most people could want - as long as you're a Canon person and are invested in that system. Currently this is about $490 less than normal asking, but in the same ballpark as a Canon refurb. Refurbs are for all intents and purposes new or nearly new.
When I was buying I went with the slightly older version as I found I almost never use wifi with the cameras I have with it, and the AF is all I need along with burst speed. Just check the specs on the models - the-digital-picture.com is an excellent resource for Canon gear and he breaks things down well between models with lots of comparisons. You can't go wrong with any of them. I tend to buy in the middle end of a production curve for best prices and zero bugs!
BTW, Canon will grudgingly honor a gray market camera in the US, but it's not as easy. Do be aware of this. Check the Canon website for refurbs - that's the only way I'll go now!
PolSantosWell the 5DMkIV is obviously old, as is this thread. Even though this camera is now old by today's standards like Sony A7RIV, 5DMkIV is still being used by many many pros with success.