Resources and Tools

Magic Lantern Firmware for Canon DSLR cameras.

What is it?

Magic Lantern is an enhancement atop of Canon's firmware that frees your Canon DSLR, allowing you to use many useful features. Initially developed for filmmakers, it now has functionality for both photo and video enthusiasts, including manual audio, zebras, focus assist tools, bracketing, motion detection and much more. It is an open (GPL) framework for developing extensions to the official software. It does not replace the existing firmware, but instead runs along side of it. There is no need to "uninstall" it — simply format your card to reboot to the stock Canon firmware.

http://magiclantern.wikia.com/

The video below is based on the 5D Mark II, but Trammell Hudson has also created versions for the 60D, 550D/T2i/Kiss X4, 600D/T3i/Kiss X5, 500D/T1i/Kiss X3

Magic Lantern introduction from Trammell Hudson on Vimeo.

An updated introduction to the Magic Lantern firmware for the Canon 5D Mark II. Production by http://5dfilmmaking.com

7D support is in progress: http://vimeo.com/7851909