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You can visit this link to get the latest version suitable for your Canon camera: Step 2 – Ensure you have the right Canon firmware version installed on your Canon DSLR camera

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Here’s a brief walk through: Step 1 – Download Magic Lantern software from Magic Lantern website Magic Lantern have a wiki section on their website outlining the process in detail here: h ttps:///install The installation process was quite straight forward.

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I was also interested in the Movie Restart option as it allowed me to capture longer video clips without having to use a camcorder or Gopro for example.

I installed Magic Lantern on my Canon 550D mainly because of the intervalometer option.

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How to install Magic Lantern on on your Canon DSLR camera So please visit Magic Lantern here and read thoroughly before deciding to install it on your Canon camera: Īt the time of writing this post, Magic Lantern supports the following Canon cameras:-ĥD Mark II, 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D, 50D, 60D, 500D/T1i, 550D/T2i, 600D/T3i, 650D/T4i, 700D/T5i, 1100D/T3, EOS M.ħ0D, 100D/SL1, 1200D/T5, 450D/XSi, EOS M2, EOS M50.ĥD3 1.3.4, 7D 2.0.6, 550D 1.1.0, EOS M 2.0.3. There is also no guarantee that it will work for everyone. Therefore, you will install it at your own risk. Magic Lantern is not officially approved by Canon. Overlays and display option enhancements – From reading shutter speed to enhanced SD card storage display, you will be spoilt for choice! Disclaimer before you install Magic Lantern on your Canon DSLR Video focus options – There are a wide range of focus options geared towards intermediate and advanced photography including trap focus, follow focus and rack focus. The clever built in estimator (in green in the image above) will show you exactly how long your final timelapse video will be based on intervals and number of shots you want to take too.Īll other settings on Magic Lantern that were instantly made available on my Canon 550D after installationĪudio levels – You can see audio levels on the screen and also listen to the live audio feed via headphones (check the compatibility with your camera on the Magic Lantern website first). Magic Lantern will add this option in your camera settings so you can shoot a timelapse sequence instantly. Intervalometer – One of my favourite features! This will make sure that you no longer need an external intervalometer. Here’s a quick list of features that Magic Lantern can add to your Canon camera which most beginner to intermediate photography enthusiasts will find extremely useful. What features can Magic Lantern add to your Canon camera

Step 8: Installing Magic Lantern for the first time on your Canon camera.

Step 7: Copying Magic Lantern files to your SD card.

Step 6.2: How to format your SD memory card in a Canon 550D Camera.

Step 6.1: Format your memory card to prepare for Magic Lantern installation.

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Step 5: Change your camera to manual mode and restore to default settings.

Step 4: Ensure you have the right memory card.

Step 3: Ensure your camera battery is fully charged.

Step 2 – Ensure you have the right Canon firmware version installed on your Canon DSLR camera.

Step 1 – Download Magic Lantern software from Magic Lantern website.

How to install Magic Lantern on on your Canon DSLR camera.

Disclaimer before you install Magic Lantern on your Canon DSLR.

What features can Magic Lantern add to your Canon camera.

**As with using any Magic Lantern Hack there is the possibility of causing damage to your camera that will likely not be covered under any warranties that you have.

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This could open up a whole new world for many filmmakers who maybe had a 50D or have the means to get one, but did not have the money to upgrade and get a body with video functionality. I am also very curious how Canon feels about their camera being used like this since the 50D was never designed for video. Or there are also some good (under $500) used prices available through Amazon as well. If you would like to get your hands on a 50D before their price on the used market skyrockets you can check ebay.

You can checkout some video footage belowĬanon EOS 50D raw video test – ISO 12.800 (H2) from Julian Huijbregts on Vimeo. But being as most filmmakers do this in some way shape or form anyways that should not be a problem for most of you. Therefore the one caveat is that if you use this Magic Lantern hack and use your 50D for video you will need to record sound with another device. There is a catch though, as since the 50D did not have any video capabilities it also does not have any audio capabilities.

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