DSLR Hacking 101 - Magic Lantern

Pox, Ragable and CouchGuy explain why you should or shouldn't try the custom firmware, Magic Lantern, for the 5D Mark II. The super easy install process is covered as well.

[sibinz]

@PhilInAction Magic Lantern "installs" itself to RAM, the memory which is lost every time you turn off your camera. So, nothing is wrong, it is the way the system works :)

[Toosmartguys]

@pianomanbd Yep, that's one of the thinks it can do. As far as the higher bit rate, that's less compression so thats better looking video

[Toosmartguys]

@cpukid00 I got the 5D refurbished for $500 off. The t2i is very simler for about 1/4 the cost if you are looking a cheaper DSLR

[cpukid]

@Ragable I think it looks rather dashing :P nice episode guys! I wish I could afford a camera like that. Unfortunately, I'm a broke college kid :P

[Ragable]

@psphacking411 I was warding off space squirrels.

[GrantCassar]

Sorry guys but using magic lantern no longer voids your warranty.

[JohnboyStudios]

man can you make a tutorial on how to disable agc on canon 7d? big thanks :)

[PhilInAction]

After installing:
Magic Lantern disappears after turning CANON 5D off and back on. Whats wrong?

[pianomanbd]

I have the T2i and I wanted to know if this update allows you to disable the agc? And I what does the higher but-rate allow you to do? It must be important if you're willing frying your camera!

[herb]

@TempleGrounds same here! did you fix yours?

[pianomanbd]

@pox98 Is the higher bitrate changeable or is it set at the higher rate? I would rather not hurt my camera and keep it a little lower. I guess I'm just being cautious...