Canon 5D Mark IV -- Time to Discuss!

gjl711 wrote in post #18162883
One question on those experiencing battery drain. Do you have the GPS enabled? Just wondering i the GPS still tries to maintain position even when powered off.

Both off for me too.

Capn Fishy wrote in post #18162935
=Cap'n Fishy;18162935]Anyone else find this annoying?

On the mkIII, the depth of field preview button lay under my third finger. I had it configured to toggle between 'one shot' and 'servo AF'. Any time I wanted a quick change of mode, I just pressed in with my third finger tip. However, the button has moved downwards on the mkIV. It's now beyond my third finger, lying across from my little finger... which is too short to reach it! To reach it now, I have to change my whole grip on the camera and squidge down and across with my third finger.

Why did they move it?

Col

I hadn't noticed that - but I really dislike the differences between the body and the BG-E20 grip (and find the grip shape on the BG-E20 very uncomfortable). Just shows how ergonomic stuff can be a real pain for one user, but something another user doesn't notice (others have told me they think the grip is fine, and conversely I hadn't noticed the DOF button had moved).

ilumo wrote in post #18162944
really? I dont really notice the move dramatically impacting my use. However, maybe you should swicth to back button focusing, and just have it on AI servo 100%. I am testing that method out, and man, is it so much better... so far

I've used back button focusing exclusively for over 12 years (since my first dSLR - a 10D). I have the 2 back buttons set up differently, so that option isn't available. Can you even set up one back button to be Servo AF and the other to be 'One Shot'? Anyroad, the DoF preview button is perfect for the job of toggling between the modes. I'll need to fashion a Tony Iomi style extension for my pinkie!

My battery is draining itself left out of the camera. I'm currently testing to see how much it loses each day.

I don't think TC's, Wifi, GPS etc. are the cause, I suspect it's a faulty batch of batteries that were shipped with the first wave of 5D IV's

Jammin606 wrote in post #18163055
My battery is draining itself left out of the camera. I'm currently testing to see how much it loses each day.

I don't think TC's, Wifi, GPS etc. are the cause, I suspect it's a faulty batch of batteries that were shipped with the first wave of 5D IV's

Oh oh.. Were they Samsung batteries? We gonna see some melted 5Ds soon?

gjl711 wrote in post #18163056
Oh oh.. Were they Samsung batteries? We gonna see some melted 5Ds soon?

Maybe I should leave it in a non-flammable location, just in case...

Jammin606 wrote in post #18163058
Maybe I should leave it in a non-flammable location, just in case...

I have actually modified my device charging regime where Li ion batteries are involved. No longer just leave them on the table with paper nearby. We now charge on our granite counter so if something does happen, we get some scorched granite but the house stays un-crispy. For yucks a while back we drove a nail through an old cell phone battery and was quite surprised at the result. Down right impressive. Wish I had recorded it but I was not expecting such a spectacular show.

Capn Fishy wrote in post #18163002
=Cap'n Fishy;18163002]Can you even set up one back button to be Servo AF and the other to be 'One Shot'?

You sure can. Been doing since I got the 7D2. It is a bit cumbersome to explain but in the custom menu when you set a button for BBF watch the screen. You'll get an option for detail setup where you can configure an entirely different AF scenario for the button including one shot or AI servo. A fellow member put this video together. Give it a look...


https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=D_R77Gs8Q6E

TeamSpeed wrote in post #18162751
Yes, law became effective after The Note 7 issues

I think Talley clarified all of this in a subsequent reply, you really should read past the original post.

Ahh makes sense.

nqjudo wrote in post #18163097
You sure can. Been doing since I got the 7D2. It is a bit cumbersome to explain but in the custom menu when you set a button for BBF watch the screen. You'll get an option for detail setup where you can configure an entirely different AF scenario for the button including one shot or AI servo. A fellow member put this video together. Give it a look...

https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=D_R77Gs8Q6E

I do the same. AF-ON for one shot + focus, * is configured for AI-SERVO. Works great. The custom configurations are da bomb.

Nethawked wrote in post #18163135
I do the same. AF-ON for one shot + focus, * is configured for AI-SERVO. Works great. The custom configurations are da bomb.

Lol. I have mine set up the exact opposite. The customization is great!

No Gps or Wifi when my battery died.

nqjudo wrote in post #18163168
Lol. I have mine set up the exact opposite. The customization is great!

Ha! Mine was reversed but years of using BBF with AF-ON, muscle memory sent my brain on overload so I switched.

I realise it's still very close to the 5D4's release, but does anyone know if the 5D4 sensor requires the same (unusual) level of care when cleaning as the 1DX II sensor?

GammyKnee wrote in post #18163198
I realise it's still very close to the 5D4's release, but does anyone know if the 5D4 sensor requires the same (unusual) level of care when cleaning as the 1DX II sensor?

What unusual level of care are you referring to? I haven't heard Canon mention anything about a particular level of care regarding sensor cleaning for either body except their usual caution that cleaning should be performed by them. I cleaned the 1DX II and recently the 5D4 using the regular blower/wet method without issue.

nqjudo wrote in post #18163097
You sure can. Been doing since I got the 7D2. It is a bit cumbersome to explain but in the custom menu when you set a button for BBF watch the screen. You'll get an option for detail setup where you can configure an entirely different AF scenario for the button including one shot or AI servo. A fellow member put this video together. Give it a look...

https://www.youtube.co​m/watch?v=D_R77Gs8Q6E

Cheers for that. I'll need to have a think about it!

Col