This is your last chance to buy one of the great DSLRs new before they disappear forever – and you'd be mad not to, in my opinion.
With the news that the full-frame Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has officially been discontinued by Canon Japan, the models that are on the shelves of retailers near you (or online), will be the last new versions of this camera you can buy. And whilst I’m firmly of the opinion that second-hand cameras suit me, if you’re in the market for a full-frame DSLR, and have the budget, then this truly is one of the greats of all time (or GOATs as the young folks would say).
The 5D Mark IV was Canon’s flagship full-frame DSLR when it was introduced in 2016 (outside of Canon’s sports cameras), and has an innovative 30.4MP full-frame sensor, 7fps continuous shooting, and 4K 30p video, plus with a 3.2inch screen on the back, it’s one of the largest screens on a camera (still to this day cameras rarely have a screen bigger than 3inches – seriously!). The stuff of dreams when new, and it still delivers cracking images, if you want a new one, now is the time to buy.
But this won’t be the last DSLR to be discontinued, as more and more DSLRs are discontinued, so here’s some of the other great DSLRs that won’t be available for new for much longer…
The Nikon D850 is Nikon’s ultimate DSLR of all time, and in my opinion, will never be beaten. A high-resolution 45.7MP full-frame sensor capable of delivering sharp, detailed images, with good noise performance and lovely colours. The camera body is built like a tank, built to last, and like the Canon offers 4K video.
The Nikon D780 is another amazing camera, for when you don’t need 45MP, and know that 24MP is more than enough. This is another solidly built DSLR, with access to Nikon’s fantastic range of F-mount lenses, you can choose from budget options or premium sports optics.
