The Canon 5D Mark IV was released in 2016 for $3,500. Today you can pick one up for under $1,000. But is it still worth it in 2026?
I've been shooting with mine since 2017 — on commercial sets and family holidays — so this isn't a review based on 3 weeks of use or a spec sheet. This is 9 years of real-world experience.
In this video I cover what this camera actually is, who it's for, and whether it makes sense to buy one today.

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Canon 5D IV is a legend.

I have been shooting sunset timelapse with Canon 7D, 5D Mark II and 6D Mark II. I just bought the 5D Mark II, and having high hopes for evening and night photography.

I have a Mark 3. An ideal tool.

Just bought a mark iv and a 35mm f/1.4 for 500$ cash. Life is good.

I recently just purchased my Canon 5D Mk4 and I absolutely love it, I always wanted it when it was brand new, but couldn’t afford it

100% I still have a 5dii that until just a couple months ago I was using as my B cam for professional motorsports shoots. Did a shoot with Red Bull and the photos they ended up using were mostly from my 5dii. All about just knowing how to use your gear to its full potential.

This combo the iV with the 85 1.2 is magical

As a Canon 5D Mark III user since 2013, 2025 was the year for me to update my pair of old Faithfuls, the 5D Mark III. As I always have two cameras with me, it meant buying two new bodies. As it was the end of the line for the 5D Series I bought two new Mark IV’ with Battery Grip. A year later and still no regrets. Just a great camera that feels great in my hands, unlike the R5 bodies which are slightly smaller.
I’m a photographer, not a Videographer, so the Video portion doesn’t enter my mind as I don’t see “Video”.
Simply put, it really is a great camera, no matter the year.

Loved the vid. Cheers Dan.

I'm still shooting with my MK IV and clients are always impressed with the image quality. The Canon color science for skin tones being it's key strength

I recently purchased a canon 5d iv with 23k shutter count second hand and came with an 70-200 2.8 mk i, for an cool $1000

Great video. I bought this camera back when it came out and it's been great for me, far beyond my abilities as a photographer. I've been waffling recently on whether or not to "upgrade" and go full mirrorless, but I think I'm just going to stick with the 5D Mk IV and concentrate on the things you mentioned and just getting better as a photographer. I have a nice selection of EF lenses, so no issues there. Cheers.

I’ve been using 5D4 commercially for about 7 years and it never let me down. I do have mirrorless cameras but honestly I rely on this one in those situations when there is no room for error.

Yesterday I had a chance to play with one of these, and just WOW. its solidness it just something to be awed at. it dad a 70-300 on it, and it felt SO FREEKING SOLID that it was just crazy. I genuinely wondered how people walk around dual-wielding these on weddings, lol. its TOO HEAVY!!!!!! gosh. Ive seen it online but real-life is a different thing all together!

Nicely done Dan..

Great video. Still have this camera. I can't find that 85/F1.2 or any Canon 85 anywhere.

Nice video!! Great Tank!! Love the 5dIV

Its a great camera, I know a lot of fashion and portrait photographers that use it. Would be great to see more about your proyects where you used it

Good work mate, I’m still using the Canon 5D mark iii, it’s great too ! I don’t need to take 4K videos, so there’s no need to upgrade, although tempted to :)