T3i vs 7D Video difference

Brett Sherman · February 25th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Maybe they'll crack the 7D firmware. However, I think one should base a purchasing decision on the way things are now, rather than some possibility that may or may not come to fruition.

Personally, I'm hoping they crack headphone monitoring on the T3i first. :)

John Stakes · February 27th, 2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett Sherman

"Throwing Magic Lantern into the mix isn't really doing a fair comparison unless it's run on all cameras IMO."

I don't know why that is. Magic Lantern is available for T3i and not for the 7D. That's just the way it is. It's how it will be used in the field that is a true comparison. If you plan to use Magic Lantern for the T3i then by all means that should be what you compare the 7D to.

Because the 7D will more than likely get the firmware piggyback...eventually. My point was just that it's not an even match. It's like comparing audio processed on Sound Recorder vs Pro Tools just because they are on different machines. If you are just talking functionality no variables in mind, then Pro Tools...or in this case Magic Lantern, has the clear advantage. If and when it comes to the 7D, the comparisson starts all over again.

Justin Molush · February 27th, 2012, 10:43 AM

7D will never get Magic Lantern developed further, the developers have stated.

There is a hard firmware counter integrated into the camera to not allow constant foreign firmware booting which is what ML is. Once you hit the firmware limit, the camera locks up for good and you can no longer update firmware. If you search there is discussion detailing this problem. Its unfortunate really.

John Stakes · February 27th, 2012, 12:43 PM

Got it. Thanks Justin I wasn't aware of that.

February 25th, 2012, 08:20 AM	#16
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	Re: T3i vs 7D Video difference Maybe they'll crack the 7D firmware. However, I think one should base a purchasing decision on the way things are now, rather than some possibility that may or may not come to fruition. Personally, I'm hoping they crack headphone monitoring on the T3i first. :)

February 27th, 2012, 10:43 AM	#18
Justin Molush Major Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 388	Re: T3i vs 7D Video difference 7D will never get Magic Lantern developed further, the developers have stated. There is a hard firmware counter integrated into the camera to not allow constant foreign firmware booting which is what ML is. Once you hit the firmware limit, the camera locks up for good and you can no longer update firmware. If you search there is discussion detailing this problem. Its unfortunate really.

February 27th, 2012, 12:43 PM	#19
John Stakes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 558	Re: T3i vs 7D Video difference Got it. Thanks Justin I wasn't aware of that.