Canon eos rebel t1i eos 500d multimedia workshop hardcover august 4, 2009. Dec 22, 2014 but bear in mind i use tragic lantern, not magic lantern. Astrophotography canon cameras and magic lantern software. Magic lantern is great for pushing your dslr camera into being the best video camera it can be. If you want to shoot highend video with this camera youve had to use a separate microphone and audio recorder to capture highend audio. Has anyone had bad or good experience with magic lantern on the t2i. A beginners guide to installing magic lantern on your dslr. The quick reference wallet card is ok if you have really. See how it ranks among other entrylevel dslrs, and against the canon eos rebel t5 and canon rebel t3 and other top. Magic lantern is very fussy about specifically which firmware version you have. You can use both canon s 5x10x zoom and magic zoom.
Magic lantern is a free firmware addon for canon eos dslr cameras that adds a host of features to assist photographers and videographers. This tutorial goes over the magic lantern installation, some. The canon digital rebel t1i has the best flash exposure system of any canon on which ive tried it. Magic lantern 550dt2i port from trammell hudson on vimeo. May 6, 2011 i see that there is at least some version of magic lantern out for the t1i, but i am having trouble interpreting the wiki. Never delete the magic lantern files from the card. May 17, 2011 testing the now barely working magic zoom, focus peaking, motion detection, spot meter and zebras. Mar 25, 2020 extending the functionality of your canon with magic lantern. Magic lantern is a firmware addon for canon dslrs that enhances their use. I had both 2009 canon t1i dslr and 2010 canon t2i dslr both. First off bc im using this for astrophotography i didnt buy a lens for the camera as i will be using my telescope as my lens. Since it takes a tremendous amount of work to put together these firmware updates, they were asking for a donation in exchange for the download, or you could compile the firmware update yourself for free which. That means you can use your camera just like you always have, but when the need arises, you can access magic lantern to override something with a different setting, giving you much more control.
Magic lantern is a software supplument for your cameras firmware. Were seeing more and more video recording options on dslrs, to the point that we expect it to become a relatively standard feature over the next year or two. Use this to free up your 5d mk 2 for better video shooting and overiding the canon audio controls for better sound and picture. The rebel t1i s builtin flash has a guide number rating of 43 feet meters at iso 100, translating to a range of about 15 feet at iso 100 with an f2. Aug 06, 2015 in this video, i demonstrate the installation of the magic lantern firmware on the canon t1i 500d. Quite unusual compared to earlier canons, i got perfect exposure every time with the builtin flash. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Canon 5d mark iii, canon 5d classic, canon 1100dt3 users guide.
This tutorial teaches you how to set up and operate the magic lantern firmware for the canon 5d. Magic lantern is loaded with features that are not found in the stock canon menus. How to remove zoom rectangle on canon eos cameras on. Since i heard that canons m50s dpaf does not work in uhd movie mode.
Also, magic lantern does not yet have great support for doing time lapse. Like for instance the ability to manually control iso, sutter speed and aperture while recording, if you know a little about video you know this is a huge deal and also something you cannot currently do on stock canon 500d. Herewith, my completely biased list of the 10 most important things you need to know about magic lantern though not necessarily in order. Magic lantern has officially cracked into the canon 5d mark iv. However, the recording length shuts down after 12 mins and then restarts again. Oct 26, 2015 hey guys, i just upgrade my canon sx50 hs to a a canon t3i camera with the kit lens, 1855mm. Id like to try magic latern on my sl1 but dont know which version works with it. Canon t3i 600d best movie focus effect using magic lantern. Installing magic lantern firmware on the canon t1i 500d. Canon 500d t1i real manual video controls magic lantern adds full manual control over the iso, exposure and shutter in canon 500d. How to optimize for video, whats the interface difference, what not to do how to not destroy the camera, and so on would really appreciate any help here. The magic lantern unified is still in beta for the canon 5d mark ii, but it shouldnt be long before its released in full for that camera. It is not a stable release so far, hence be careful if you are not experienced with such firmware hacks.
I am using a scandisk class 10 sdhc 32gb 30mbs write speed. The ml home page says ml is compatible with both my 7d and my sl1. With this method, you will still be able to run magic lantern from other cards. It continues the rebel line of midrange dslr cameras, is placed by canon as the next model up from the eos 450d, and has been. Magic lantern update brings clean hdmi and hdr video to. Magic lantern supported cameras 5d2, 5d3, 6d, 7d, 50d, 60d, 500d t1i, 550dt2i, 600dt3i, 650dt4i, 700dt5i, 1100dt3, and eos m. Its really been a godsend for shooting video, especially the focus assist. Magic lantern has no audio controls for canon 600dt3i and newer cameras. Some of them are related to audio and video while others are related to photography. Override the video limitations on the canon 5d mk2 for better.
Canon eos digital rebel xteos 350d a lark photography book guncheon, michael on. Anyone know if there is already informing the magic lantern, the canon 7d firmware 2. There is also a sound trigger, you plug in any earbud stereo phones into the mic of the m, when someonesomething walks into your prefocussed zone, tap the earphone and take the picture. Magic lantern is free software that runs on canon dslrs to give them enhanced features with more control for shooting video. This is what magic lantern refers to as the boot flag and the reason you have to go through the firmware update. I finally got to loading the magic lantern firmware onto my canon t1i 500d and i am so excited. Looks like this has larger 24 vs 18 mp and better sensor as well as some other minor. It seems the talented hackers at magic lantern have already. Magic lantern is a firmware addon for various canon digital singlelens reflex dslr cameras and the eos m.
The top and bottom bars is to show you that whats going out of the frame. Its like custom firmware, but it runs directly from a memory card. Here is a direct comparison between magic lantern raw video and the standard h. Testing the now barely working magic zoom, focus peaking, motion detection, spot meter and zebras. I tried to find the magic lantern build for the t6i but had no success. That new 5d mark iv you just bought wont be limited to the manufacturer firmware for too much longer. Unifiedit magic lantern firmware wiki fandom powered. But this focus box and frames wont show up in final video. May 29, 2012 i finally got to loading the magic lantern firmware onto my canon t1i500d and i am so excited. Dont just delete the magic lantern files from the card. It does not replace the cameras builtin firmware, so you can use the camera as expected. The sd card that i use is sandisk class 10, 64gb ultra, 30mbs.
Theres nothing even unique about the 77d, even within the canon range. Canon eos digital rebel eos 300 d a lark photography book. Magic lantern runs on canon rebel t5i eos 700d and rebel. Ive tested a6500 and sl2 and i have to say that sl2 is better in af for 1080p. If youve never seen magic lantern unified in action, heres a video walkthrough. These builds have been around for some time, and they are unlikely to cause major issues. Is the canon t1i still a good camera to use canon rebel. Extending the functionality of your canon with magic lantern. Magic lantern for canon t1i500dkiss x3 canon eos digital. Jan 10, 2014 if youre scared by the idea of installing a firmware hack like magic lantern on your canon eos 5d mark ii or on other supported canon dslrs then this 25 minutes video is for you. Magic lantern version for sl1 canon rebel eos 200d800d.
So i just got a canon t6i for my birthday and used my sisters t3i with magic lantern for about a year. Even when you shoot in live view using the lcd, your shutter has to open and close physically, which will make a noise, unlike. Ml is an incredibly powerful extension for your canon dslr firmware. Installing magic lantern firmware on the canon t1i 500d youtube.
The great photos with your slr video applies to all photography and is a great help for the average camera owner. The rebel xsi the eos 450d outside of north america is the most recent update, and its bound to be a. Canon eos digital rebel xteos 350d a lark photography book. In this buying guide weve taken a look at nine current models and chosen our favorites. Installing and trying out the custom firmware magic lantern on my canon 500d. The 600d, or rebel t3i here in the us, does not have the option to disable the mirror sound, because, as mikesowsun mentioned, this is a dslr, which has a physical mirror that has to move out of the way so that your camera can take a photo. Canon eos lenses, canon eos rebel t1i, canon eos rebel xti. Canon 5d mark ii, 550d, 60d, 600d, 50d and 500d ports in progress. Aug 16, 2012 magic lantern, the wellknown third party firmware solution for canon dslrs that we discussed a few weeks ago, has finally released their newest firmware version 2.
Most of these builds are tested, to a limited extent, in qemu. Canon eos 500d t1i kissx3 video tutorial 2 setting up the camera with tips. To install an updated version, just unzip or copy all new magic lantern files on your card and overwrite the old ones. Also would be better to swap the t6i for a t3i because the t3i has ml. The image shows a screenshot with commonly used ml features enabled. Magic lantern is a free software addon that runs from any sdcf card and adds great new features to canon eos cameras. This was the primary reason i first tried magic lantern with my canon eos 5d mark ii. Get the film look with free magic lantern firmware youtube. There are 2 ways of running user code on canon dslr cameras. Dec 25, 2014 i just bought me a canon t1i body only for christmas to use for astrophotography. Its not a hack, and does not override your cameras firmware unless you tell it to.
Please dont ask us how to change iso in video mode or what is highlight tone priority. Canon digital rebel t1i, builtin popup flash, 1855mm is. I am interested in the magic lantern stuff, can anyone give me some tips on magic lantern. The canon eos 500d is a 15megapixel entrylevel digital singlelens reflex camera, announced by canon on 25 march 2009. Can i use magic lantern with sl2 canon rebel eos 200d. I own a 600d and a 6d and i just love magic lantern there. Hi, new to magic lantern, is there any way to upload a custom ghost image overlay onto my sd card and use that as the ghost image. I shot this video in one night to see how ml would work in low light, especially to see the improvements in noise using. Magic lantern was originally written for the canon eos 5d mark ii by trammell hudson in 2009 after he reverse engineered its firmware. The developers working on the magic lantern hack for the canon 5d mark iii have enabled continuous 14bit raw recording. Magic lantern is a free software add on for your canon dslr that effectively upgrades its features to help you capture better footage. It adds features for dslr filmmaking and still photography, and is free and opensource. If you ever want to just use the camera the normal way just power it on with any card that doesnt have the magic lantern firmware. Magic lantern is a firmware replacement for canon dslrs, specifically for the eos 5d mark ii get it refurbished at the canon store for 1,759.
Even the nonvideo capable canon eos 50d released in 2008 is now a raw monster. The canon eos rebel x line of consumeroriented dslr cameras has made its indelible mark on the market. It is an interesting time for filmmakers since magic lantern enabled the raw functionality for canon dslrs. Magic lantern t1i experiences canon rebel eos 200d. Magic lantern is a tool for power users, not a cool toy for beginners. Aug 19, 2016 the prices for the m and m2 are really attractive but im also interested in the m3s flip screen and the option to add an evf. Most of the hype with magic lantern lately has been about the crack of the canon 7ds firmware, but attention has magic lantern update brings clean hdmi and hdr video to the canon 5dmiii. Raw file dng sequence camera raw adjusted for a flat look with maximum tonal range exported as 16 bit. I used ml on a canon 500dt1i and, for this reason, all the different. The m also has an option of installing the magic lantern which enhances its abilities but will never have a flip screen.
How to shoot magic lantern raw video mlv witch canon dslr. Modern cameras, specially dslrs, have so many different features that it actually takes a while to go through all of them after you buy them, and sometimes you even find yourself discovering new functionalities years after you started using yours. Hi canon, just recently bought the t3i and am mainly interested in using it for videography. Sllea av monitor cable for canon t2i 550d magic lantern usb mini to rca tv aux video. How to downgrade canon firmware stepbystep tutorial by. Aug 11, 2017 1 hi, im a nikon user who is looking to buy sl2 with bundle lens just for video.
Installing magic lantern firmware on the canon t1i 500d duration. Im having some problems getting started and am hoping to get some answers from here. Canon sells tons of these modelsand thats why the magic lantern guides and dvds that explain how to use them are bestsellers too. Magic lantern horror stories canon rebel eos 200d800d. I have the t1i but this question is also for any canon dslr. In this video, i demonstrate the installation of the magic lantern firmware on the canon t1i 500d.
The second video in the canon eos 500drebel t1i kiss x3 tutorials, this time i cover setting the camera up. I really wish i had a better camera to record this stuff with, did. It is known as the eos kiss x3 in japan, and as the eos rebel t1i in north america. Will help owners of this justreleased canon model master the cameras new full 1080p hd video recording mode along with the other.
This would also have magic lantern with clear advantages. Top 10 things to know about magic lantern hack for canon. In most cases, regressions are fixed quickly if you report them. Apr 26, 2011 chaz, many of the really cool features for the video side of magic lantern are yet to come to the 500d. This unlocks a variety of wonderful features on the camera that are not available with the. Turn off mirror click sound in canon 600d canon community. Setting up magic lantern firmware for your canon dslr. Canon rebel t1i500d magic lantern november 30, 2012 hi all, dont know how i missed this but at the start of this month november a1ex finally got his hands on a 500d, so hopefully, time allowing, we will get a more stable, fully featured magic lantern with the next release. Yes, the source for the still above is a 1080p 14bit raw shot with the 5d mark iii with magic lantern and heres a test video showing you how that looks in motion with an article elaborating the work with the camera.