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A tip for those with a T2i...

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Coalescent
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Haven't seen a magic lantern thread...but if you don't have it..try it out..

Here are the sites I used.

Step 1. Make sure your up to date on your canon firmware.

1.0.9

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eosdigital7/firmware.html


step 2.

http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/550d_install

Step 3. Copy the files on the memory card and install the newest build.

http://www.chungdha.com/2011/02/follow-focus-with-magic-lantern.html


This setup is very helpful and allows you to turn off the automatic gain control. I just started using it today and it seems like it will help a ton!

*NOTE PLEASE DO RESEARCH YOURSELF. I AM JUST SUPPLYING THE LINKS. IF YOU MESS YOUR CAMERA UP, IT'S NOT MY FAULT. THAT'S ON YOU HOMEBOY.
Feb 23 2011 11:48AM
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bakedpow
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Is it possible to do it with a Mac? I heard that it's harder to magic lantern with a mac computer.
Feb 23 2011 12:07PM
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goodiepocket
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I have a mac and it wasn't that difficult to install. Magic lantern is an amazing piece of firmware that truly does 'turn your $800 body into a $2000 body'. however, as said, be careful; read the directions and understand what you are doing. it is very possible to 'brick' your camera...
Feb 23 2011 12:12PM
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Coalescent
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Exactly!

I am excited that I can now do timelapses without purchasing anything else. Very nice addition.

Feb 23 2011 12:38PM
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1337
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Magic Lantern is a must have if you have a t2i. Makes your camera super duper pimped
Feb 23 2011 6:43PM
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steep
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uggggghhhh magic lantern sounds so effing awesome, but I'm super scared about doing it. wtf
Feb 23 2011 6:45PM
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WillStart
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Alright I think I'm finally going to man up and install it tonight.

I know that you can brick your camera in the installation process, but have there been any problems with magic lantern after it's been properly installed?
Feb 23 2011 6:47PM
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goodiepocket
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nope. =) love it.
Feb 23 2011 7:21PM
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WillStart
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Just did it. stoked!!
Feb 23 2011 9:21PM
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50in07
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Ahhhh I want to but I'm scared!
Feb 23 2011 10:07PM
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steep
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how did it go?
Feb 23 2011 11:06PM
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blatt
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I had trouble downloading it, but after watching this I finally got it. Mad good tutorial and magic lantern has some nifty features, like intervalometer (timelapse) and sound meter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0IJ_SGXnlA
Feb 24 2011 12:03AM
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WillStart
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great! i used a tutorial on youtube and it was mad easy
Feb 24 2011 12:07AM
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Coalescent
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i love it. i just completed my lens setup tonight as well! just going to brag. 17-50mm sigma 2.8,sigma 70-200 2.8, tokina 11-16 and a super tak 50 1.8. thanks to magic lantern amd the tokina, i can finally start saving money lol.
Feb 25 2011 12:04AM
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bakedpow
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I am rather jealous.
Feb 25 2011 12:11AM
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jibbinc.
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anyone mind telling me exactly what it does for the t2i?
Feb 25 2011 12:53AM
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eheath
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http://tinyurl.com/6g6lfnd
Feb 25 2011 12:55AM
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WillStart
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-you can disable auto-gain control and manually adjust it.
-zebra
-some autofocus shit
-more ISO's
-adjust color temp
-and more but i'm not sure what
Feb 25 2011 12:57AM
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bakedpow
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Fuck i am really scared of bricking it...
Feb 25 2011 12:59AM
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WillStart
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I was too, it's so easy though.


this is the video i followed, hope it helps!
Feb 25 2011 1:06AM
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Threads.
Feb 25 2011 1:47AM
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Coalescent
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Super easy to do. Just make sure you follow the directions..i messed up probably aobut as much as you could (seeing how much you would have to do to brick it) and nothign happened. If it freezes, you need to take the battery out asap to prevent over heating.
Feb 25 2011 9:58AM
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CrotchKiller
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threads
Feb 25 2011 3:48PM
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.seb.
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threadss
Feb 27 2011 5:05PM
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J-Munz
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I've been contemplating installing ML on my T2i, and I'm just curious if anyone can confirm by installing ML you can void your Canon Warranty?

I haven't searched to hard, but I did come up with this...

"Canon support maintains that any upgrades to the software of the camera not performed by an authorized Canon Repair Facility or installed as directed by Canon, would void the warranty. Thus you should consider it likely that damage occurring to your camera while using Magic Lantern software would not be covered under your Warranty, should Canon challenge the Warranty on that basis. Whether or not their position would hold up legally, has not been tested. "

- Quoted from http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_0.1.6_User_Manual

Magic Lantern looks wayyy way baller!! I want to install it, I just don't want to void my warranty... ahhh the decisions of life!! Did you guys just say screw it and go for it??
Feb 28 2011 11:45AM
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TetonGravity
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You will for sure void your warranty with Magic Bullet. I think it is worth it, but it has it's risk in that sense. The new firmware update is a move in the right direction, but Canon is still slacking. They could make all their cameras so much more powerful if they stepped up to the plate with firmware.
Feb 28 2011 12:31PM
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J-Munz
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Thanks! I am still on the fence, I'll prob end up doing it because it looks soo nice/useful. I'm sure in the next few years Canon will be dropping the technology, they just gotta save it so they can keep making more $$$ off of us!!
Feb 28 2011 12:53PM
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SassySloth
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Threads for when i get mine
Feb 28 2011 7:39PM
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WillStart
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As TGR said, it will indeed void your warranty, but you kind of answered that question yourself. Interesting that it has not been legally tested yet.

As I have posted, I recently ML'ed my T2i and it was very, very easy. I was afraid to do it for so long but I finally just went for it. I'm stoked now, it is such a sick installment. If you just follow this video that Honeybadger and I posted, it makes it very simple and pretty foolproof if you follow it closely



Good luck!
Feb 28 2011 7:47PM
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wynnyk
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hopefully there's gonna be a version for 60D, magic lantern sounds awwwwesome.
Feb 28 2011 7:49PM
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CrotchKiller
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Mar 9 2011 11:27PM
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blatt
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HALP GUIZE

I downloaded magic lantern and now whenever I turn my camera on while it's on video mode, the image freezes and I get a message saying "ERROR 70". if anyone know how to fix this that would be awesome!!
Mar 10 2011 12:38AM
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CrotchKiller
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worked for meeee
Mar 10 2011 5:03PM
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SlimDunkin.
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Good find
Mar 10 2011 11:58PM
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ID3A
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Love Magic Lantern!
Mar 11 2011 11:56AM
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TonyMacaroni
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Jul 27 2011 11:22PM
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wynnyk
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fuck
Jul 27 2011 11:34PM
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