Engadget: First Canon EOS-1D MKIV footage on display, 5D MKII will join the fun with new 24 / 25 fps firmware next year First Canon EOS-1D MKIV footage on display, 5D MKII will join the fun with new 24 / 25 fps firmware next year New Atlas: Canon 5D MkIV packs 30.4 megapixel sensor, Wi-Fi, GPS and 4K video Canon 5D MkIV packs 30.4 megapixel sensor, Wi-Fi, GPS and 4K video After the Canon EOS 1D MkIII was criticised for its AF performance, how will the MkIV fare with a brand new focusing module sporting 45 focus points and a phenomenal 39 cross type sensors? The camera ... Double good news on the Canon front.

Understanding the Context

First off we've got sample footage shot with a brand new Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, which does a good job of showing what the camera can handle under low lighting ... The Canon EOS 5D MkIII is a favorite of professional and aspirational semi-professional photographers, but it's getting a bit long in the tooth. At launch in 2012, it was the highest resolution camera ... As is usual, in conjunction with increasing the resolution Canon has tweaked the sensor design to combat noise.

Key Insights

In this case, that means improving the coverage of the microlenses for maximum light ...