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Mr Felix
10-09-2012, 7:31pm
Sticking my neck out, but I was wondering.

ricktas
10-09-2012, 7:54pm
Do you mean the Magic Lantern Guides (http://www.mightyape.com.au/attribute/44/Series/Magic-Lantern-Guides/) or the Magic Lantern firmware add-on (http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki) ?

Epicaricacy
11-09-2012, 1:26am
I used magic later on my 550d. Fantastic hack. Missing some aspects of it on my 5d mkiii. Particularly the intervalometer. would have liked to try some other parts, such as sound activated shutter trip etc.

Pobbs
11-09-2012, 5:47am
Oh I didnt even know about it! Might have a look.

Mr Felix
11-09-2012, 6:44am
Pobbs,

I see you are an "early person" like me.

But you are earlier than me.

:)

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(Dunno if this post will live or not, but.....)


This is the link to the software - to remove any ambiguity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Lantern_(software)

I @ M
11-09-2012, 7:06am
This is the link to the software - to remove any ambiguity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Lantern_(software)

Errr, I think you are adding ambiguity.

Why would anyone with a camera, Canon or whatever brand, want to use keystroke logging software developed by the FBI? :Doh:

Pobbs
11-09-2012, 7:11am
Pobbs,

I see you are an "early person" like me.

But you are earlier than me.

:)


I have a 5.5 month old who wakes up at sparrows fart. It is NOT my choice! LOL

ricktas
11-09-2012, 7:20am
This is the link to the software - to remove any ambiguity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Lantern_(software)

Better get your tin foil hat out Mr Felix! I am guessing you wanted a link to the Magic Lantern Camera firmware add-on, that I linked to in the second post in this thread?

arthurking83
11-09-2012, 7:38am
Mr Felix is actually an operative of the FBI and is currently on a covert mission here downunder, to extricate information from AP members as to the correct and efficient operation of a Canon DSLR camera!

:p

LOL! on the keyboard logger.

Kym
11-09-2012, 8:38am
This is the Wiki entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIGIC#Magic_Lantern I think was needed :)
It only works on selected models and you risk not having Canon support, i.e. you have to revert to standard firmware if you have a problem

Ms Monny
11-09-2012, 10:05am
Dont know about the software but I have a Magic Lantern BOOK that I bought for my 60D. Fantastic - I learned a lot from it.

gerry
11-09-2012, 12:27pm
I don't use it, being a nikon user kinda prevents it, however do know a mate who uses it extensively and reckons its pretty sweet, it does occasionally lock his camera up, but the benefits of things like the Intervalometer out weigh the minor issues..

Mr Felix
11-09-2012, 6:36pm
Drats. I blew my FBI cover.

Yeah, sorry folks. It was early and it would seem I cut/pasted from the wrong browser.

I am still a bit hesitant about it.

I am also looking at a "box" which can do a lot of tricks with when/how to take a picture. I shall post the link later.

ricktas
11-09-2012, 7:04pm
You know what I think, from all your posts/threads, you have shown that you have a lot to learn regarding photography. I reckon you should stick to your camera as it is now, put your efforts into producing good consistent quality photographic results, and when you can show that, and find that your gear is the limiting factor in your photography, AND you can find a need for the additional features offered by a magic lantern FW add-on, then, and only then, look at installing one!

Pobbs
12-09-2012, 9:20am
Get it if you want to get it. *shrugs*

gerry
13-09-2012, 8:35am
There is also a flickr group dedicated to this stuff...might be a good place for you to start

http://www.flickr.com/groups/magiclanternfirmware/

jafin
27-10-2012, 12:43am
I've recently put the firmware on my 5d Mk II and love it. Obviously you take on board the void warranty etc. But after woeful experience with various timed shutters etc I took the plunge and love it. Be it there is lot more features I don't use as they are for video, but there are some nice addons for stills.