Magic Lantern for T2i/550D - Feature Set And User Manual

Chris Barcellos · January 25th, 2011, 01:10 AM

Joel:

Latest T2i/550D version of ML being tested and available out there has ISO adjustment, shutter and White balance setting under the "Expo" menu. You can toggle your own ISO with many selections, including the sought after natural ones, shutter speeds down to 1/30th, and Kelvin settings to, including an auto white balance.

Victor Lee · January 25th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Installed ML on my t2i, works fine. The slight flickering on the ML interface scares me a bit but I'm sure it'll be fine. Audio levels and AGC is what I needed the most. I don't think I need to use my zoom H1 to record audio separately anymore. That'll save me a lot of time in post!

Rusty Rogers · January 25th, 2011, 06:43 PM

The flicker is un-nerving!
I'm particularly keen on the WB settings and lens info.
Well done.

The output to HDMI is fairly trashed from my camera. (oh well)

Russ Ivey · January 26th, 2011, 08:03 AM

Yeah, I'm a little concerned about that flickering thing too. I'm not sure why it's doing that.

Michael Ojjeh · January 31st, 2011, 03:10 PM

I've been trying to download ML on my Camera and for some reason ( this must be a stupid question) I cannot find 'EOSCARD.EXE' file, where can I get this file from ?

Chris Barcellos · January 31st, 2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Ivey

Yeah, I'm a little concerned about that flickering thing too. I'm not sure why it's doing that.

My understanding is that in order to counteract over use resources in the system and particularly to conserve battery power, the refresh rate of the LCD screen was slowed down. What we are probably experiencing is the scanning of the LCD.

Chris Barcellos · January 31st, 2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Ojjeh

I've been trying to download ML on my Camera and for some reason ( this must be a stupid question) I cannot find 'EOSCARD.EXE' file, where can I get this file from ?

Its hidden deep in the Magic Lantern Wiki. That the problem with Wiki these days. Send me a PM email, and I can send it to your email. About .5 mb,

Colin Rowe · January 31st, 2011, 05:31 PM

5 second Google search EOScard - CHDK Wiki

Michael Ojjeh · February 1st, 2011, 09:24 AM

Thank you Chris, can't wait to try it out !!!!!

Michael Ojjeh · February 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM

I had ML FW 109 -Jan30, after using rack focus the camera keep recording with out seeing the red light and can't stop it, I had to change the camera to photo mode to make it stop recording.
any one has the same problem ?

Chris Barcellos · February 1st, 2011, 05:55 PM

Try using the version released on the 28th, if that is a problem. I shot the 30th version last night, and remember haveing it stick in recording mode. I will report the bug.

All you have to do from your computer is download the other version, extract the files, and then overcopy them on your card. You do not have to go through the whole install process.

Chris Barcellos · February 1st, 2011, 06:24 PM

Also, to clear the camera lcd, they have set up the half way down shutter release to clear the screen sometime, and that might resolve your problem. Are you sure it was continuing to record and not just having the overlay froze on screen ? Try the half shutter push or even snap a frame if that happens to see if it clears.

Michael Ojjeh · February 1st, 2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

Try using the version released on the 28th, if that is a problem. I shot the 30th version last night, and remember haveing it stick in recording mode. I will report the bug.

Thanks Chris, it's no big deal I was just playing with it. ML really ROCKS !!!!!!!!!
I cannot believe my T2i has zebra, audio control, and focus assist which is really an incredible asset to any shooter out there (especially if you have bad eyes like me), I haven't even tried all the other option that ML offers.
Job well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thane Silliker · March 9th, 2011, 12:57 PM

Has anyone experienced corrupt video files or cards while using ML?

I am using the Jan 22 build and just lately I have had this happen twice when downloading to my friend's MacBook Pro using the Canon downloading software he has on it.

He normally downloads from his 5DMkII CF cards using a reader, but the software seems also to recognize the SDHC cards from the laptop's own internal reader. Most files have downloaded fine, but just a few have not.

I am going to uninstall ML and use different cards for a while to see if I can isolate he problem.

Greg Fiske · March 14th, 2011, 11:52 AM

Latest build includes zoom while recording to assist with focus pulling.

January 25th, 2011, 01:10 AM	#61
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Joel: Latest T2i/550D version of ML being tested and available out there has ISO adjustment, shutter and White balance setting under the "Expo" menu. You can toggle your own ISO with many selections, including the sought after natural ones, shutter speeds down to 1/30th, and Kelvin settings to, including an auto white balance. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

January 25th, 2011, 06:43 PM	#63
Rusty Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 177	The flicker is un-nerving! I'm particularly keen on the WB settings and lens info. Well done. The output to HDMI is fairly trashed from my camera. (oh well) __________________ *Rusty* Rusty Rogers \| Films

January 31st, 2011, 03:10 PM	#65
Michael Ojjeh Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 338	I've been trying to download ML on my Camera and for some reason ( this must be a stupid question) I cannot find 'EOSCARD.EXE' file, where can I get this file from ? __________________ Dragonfly Production http://www.dragonflyproduction.net/ http://www.vimeo.com/user432181

January 31st, 2011, 05:31 PM	#68
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	5 second Google search EOScard - CHDK Wiki __________________ Colin

February 1st, 2011, 09:24 AM	#69
Michael Ojjeh Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 338	Thank you Chris, can't wait to try it out !!!!! __________________ Dragonfly Production http://www.dragonflyproduction.net/ http://www.vimeo.com/user432181

January 25th, 2011, 04:11 PM	#62
Victor Lee New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 13	Installed ML on my t2i, works fine. The slight flickering on the ML interface scares me a bit but I'm sure it'll be fine. Audio levels and AGC is what I needed the most. I don't think I need to use my zoom H1 to record audio separately anymore. That'll save me a lot of time in post!

January 26th, 2011, 08:03 AM	#64
Russ Ivey Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 89	Yeah, I'm a little concerned about that flickering thing too. I'm not sure why it's doing that.

February 1st, 2011, 04:56 PM	#70
Michael Ojjeh Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 338	I had ML FW 109 -Jan30, after using rack focus the camera keep recording with out seeing the red light and can't stop it, I had to change the camera to photo mode to make it stop recording. any one has the same problem ? __________________ Dragonfly Production http://www.dragonflyproduction.net/ http://www.vimeo.com/user432181

February 1st, 2011, 05:55 PM	#71
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Try using the version released on the 28th, if that is a problem. I shot the 30th version last night, and remember haveing it stick in recording mode. I will report the bug. All you have to do from your computer is download the other version, extract the files, and then overcopy them on your card. You do not have to go through the whole install process. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 1st, 2011, 06:24 PM	#72
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Also, to clear the camera lcd, they have set up the half way down shutter release to clear the screen sometime, and that might resolve your problem. Are you sure it was continuing to record and not just having the overlay froze on screen ? Try the half shutter push or even snap a frame if that happens to see if it clears. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 9th, 2011, 12:57 PM	#74
Thane Silliker Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Ontario Posts: 94	Re: Magic Lantern for T2i/550D - Feature Set And User Manual Has anyone experienced corrupt video files or cards while using ML? I am using the Jan 22 build and just lately I have had this happen twice when downloading to my friend's MacBook Pro using the Canon downloading software he has on it. He normally downloads from his 5DMkII CF cards using a reader, but the software seems also to recognize the SDHC cards from the laptop's own internal reader. Most files have downloaded fine, but just a few have not. I am going to uninstall ML and use different cards for a while to see if I can isolate he problem. __________________ Regards, Thane Silliker, London, Ontario