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Nikos
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 Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject: 5D Mark II: Focus peaking, focus zoom, time-lapse, ... !! |
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Last night I donated a small amount and had the chance to test the preview release
of the Magic Lantern custom firmware for 5D Mark II (and other Canon cameras).
This functions as an add-on to the Canon firmware and adds impressive features, such as
- Focus peaking
- Zooming a part of the image in a window to check focus
- Timelapse
And much much more.
Although it is primary designed to address the cinematographers' requests, it also helps MF lenses users a lot.
Sorry for the bad images. I will try to make better ones, but you get the idea.
1. Focus peaking
2. Focus zoom. This is simply AMAZING.
3. The Magic Lantern menu. Tens of new features...
The Magic Lantern firmware's code is open source.
I have downloaded the code and I will sure play with it 
I was disappointed to see that Canon uses a version of DOS (yes DOS), as the operating system in their cameras.
More info in the Magic Lantern wiki:
http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki
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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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Orio
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Can we simple mortals with a 5D Mark II use this stuff ?
(even if we are unable to programme even our microwave oven? )
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Orio wrote: | Can we simple mortals with a 5D Mark II use this stuff ?
(even if we are unable to programme even our microwave oven? ) |
It is VERY simple, Orio!
You just format the CF and copy a few files to it.
Then you select the firmware update option from the menu.
That's it!
It is a completely non-destructive change.
The firmware add-on loads from the CF card.
You can have CF cards either with or without it.
I am impressed.
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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Sony NEX-5N
MF lenses:
SLR:
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4, Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE, Zeiss 2/28 Contax, Zeiss 2/35 ZE, Zeiss 1.4/50 Contax, Zeiss 1.4/85 Contax, Zeiss Makro 2/100 ZE,
Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei
Rangefinder:
Zeiss 4.5/21 C Biogon ZM, Zeiss 2/35 Biogon ZM, Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 Heliar L39, Leica Tele-Elmarit 2.8/90mm
AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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Orio
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bob955i
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Orio wrote: | Is it possible to get back to Canon's firmware?
Example: if Canon releases a new firmware. |
I don't think you'll see another firmware update for the 5D2 Orio now that the 5D3 is out.
The last firmware update for the original 5D was CF card related (upping the capacity to 16gb) and then the 5D2 appeared - just like the last one for the 5D2 was also card related, and then we got the 5D3... |
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Orio wrote: | Is it possible to get back to Canon's firmware?
Example: if Canon releases a new firmware. |
I just entered a CF card without Magic Lantern to my camera.
The camera did not load the add-on (as it did not find anything in the card) and I was instantly back to Canon's firmware.
The only change made to Canon's firmware is that they turn a flag on, which allows loading code from the CF card.
Even this is reversible easily.
If Canon releases new firmware, you can simply update to it following the well-known procedure.
| Orio wrote: | | "preview release" means it's not available for download yet? |
For the moment it is only downloadable for users who make a donation. I donated 10 Euro.
You could make a 5 Euro donation, or perhaps you can find someone who has it already.
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ManualFocus-G
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, what's wrong with DOS?  If it wasn't DOS it would be Linux I guess 
Thanks for showing us these new features, the Magic Lantern project has done some pretty clever stuff!
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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| ManualFocus-G wrote: | Hey, what's wrong with DOS? If it wasn't DOS it would be Linux I guess
Thanks for showing us these new features, the Magic Lantern project has done some pretty clever stuff! |
Time-lapse is also very interesting.
The firmware only offers a shot every 2 sec.
But we have the code
Ironically, just before downloading Magic Lantern, I ordered an intervalometer
At least it was cheap (22 pounds).
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Orio wrote: | Does it work with firmware 2.1.2 ?
I only see a link for firmware 2.1.1 |
Yes, this is for 2.1.1
I think the only change in 2.1.2 regarded some very recent CF cards, not really interesting.
To test it, you could return to 2.1.1
This is easy. I have kept the file if you do not have it.
Testing it with 2.1.2 could be an expensive mistake. |
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poilu
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Nikos
you can put it, I just did it
if even me could do it, anybody can
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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| poilu wrote: | thanks Nikos
you can put it, I just did it
if even me could do it, anybody can |
It may take some time to get used to it.
To enter the extra menu, press the DELETE button
For me, it did not work properly until I turned on the camera while keeping the SET button pressed.
I have a very early model of 5D Mark II (bought in Dec. 2008).
Perhaps your experience will be different. |
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poilu
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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I have installed the 2.0.9 version, I will see if I need the betas or wait the stable version
for video it is great, I don't use liveview a lot for photography but the focus zoom is nice
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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You can check your shutter release count in the debug menu of Magic Lantern.
Mine is at 37k photos
I also like a lot the ability to overlay an image (with guides etc) on the screen.
This is one of the included, but you can even draw your own.
And I wonder, was it so difficult for Canon to offer these features?
Of course not!
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