Asian Diver and Scuba Diver Issue 02-2018 (112) | Page 5

ADVERTORIAL
Canon’s Latest Game Changer
By: Jonathan Lin
As a user of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
over the past few years, I have captured
a variety of challenging subjects in the
most difficult underwater conditions.
The arrival of the 5D Mark IV has
brought exciting advancements under
the hood but only minor external
changes, and underwater housings
like mine are still compatible with the
new model. So when I recently had the
opportunity to try out the 5D Mark IV,
I jumped at the chance.
My first stop was Lembeh,
Indonesia’s macro mecca. I immediately
noticed the 5D Mark IV’s amazing
autofocus speed. The increase in sensor
resolution from 22.3 to 30.4 megapixels
was also hugely significant, as it gave
me even greater latitude to crop images
but maintain enough pixels for large
prints. Moreover, shooting with the 5D
Mark IV’s new Dual Pixel Raw feature,
which allows you to shift focus
very slightly after taking a picture,
I was able to perfect my shots of the
tiniest critters.
Moving on to Manado, I was invited
to photograph some freedivers, which
meant using strobes was not an option.
I found the increase in dynamic range of
the new full-frame sensor brought out
details in the images that would have
been impossible without the use
of strobes. Despite the big jump in
sensor resolution, continuous shooting
speed has been increased up to an
incredible 7fps, making it even easier
to keep up with the action.
The Mark IV takes video to a new
level with 4K capture at up to 30p, a
first for a Canon DSLR. Underwater
videographers will also appreciate the
camera’s ability to shoot in Full HD
at 60p, giving the option of creating
smooth slow-motion video in
post-production.
The new model also boasts a
number of smaller refinements that
impressed me. The greatly improved
LCD resolution, from 1.04M to 1.62M
dots, as well as Dual Pixel CMOS AF
providing very accurate continuous
autofocus in Live View mode (another
first for a Canon DLSR), make an
already excellent screen even better.
The new Wi-Fi and NFC features are
another great touch, as I can now
transfer and review files seamlessly.
It is also nice to have the option of
checking the GPS location if I need
help recalling where shots were taken.
The 5D Mark IV’s performance and
features make this a game-changing
DLSR. I would recommend any serious
photographer consider it for their
next upgrade.
To find out more visit:
https://goo.gl/7yPqUj
• 30.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• ISO range 100-32,000 expandable up to
50-102,400
• 4K movie shooting (25/30p) with 4K
frame grab
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• 61 AF points
• 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
Image of a coconut octopus taken with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, f/3.2, 1/200s, ISO100
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