Comments on: Magic Lantern Update Brings Clean HDMI And HDR Video To The Canon 5DMIII

By: kervs kervs

kervs kervs — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:59:00 +0000

Question for anyone familiar with ML. Does Magic Lantern do contentious focus (AF) in movies mode?

By: Dan Parsons

Dan Parsons — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:16:00 +0000

I’m looking for clarification on the pillar boxing of the HDMI output. Assuming the full raster of 1920×1080 is being output via HDMI with this update, how many pixels do the pillars take up, and/or what is the actual dimension of the image area in pixels?

By: Simon Paradis

Simon Paradis — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:11:00 +0000

Still down today, is it just me?! I could download the one for 7D yesterday but not for my 5D3, the main site won’t even load

By: Simon Paradis

Simon Paradis — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:43:00 +0000

I wanted to try it, HDR video seems really promising. However the download page is overloaded, too many people downloading this I guess since this morning it won’t load. I’ll have to test the 7D ML Firmware while it calms down

By: kaja12

kaja12 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:42:00 +0000

canon just announced a FW update that will bring clean HDMI.. but only in april 2013.

NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR CANON EOS 5D MARK III DIGITAL SLR CAMERA PROVIDES UNCOMPRESSED HDMI OUTPUT SUPPORT AND IMPROVED AF PERFORMANCE
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 23, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a new firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR camera that significantly improves the camera’s performance and usability. In response to requests from professionals working in the fields of cinema and television production, the firmware update enables the use of uncompressed HDMI Output support, making possible more efficient video editing and monitoring procedures. Additionally, the upgrade supports the advanced needs of photographers through improved AF performance when capturing still images.

Uncompressed HDMI Output Support
When shooting video, HDMI Output makes possible the recording of high-definition uncompressed video data (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit) from the EOS 5D Mark III to an external recorder via the camera’s HDMI terminal. This, in turn, facilitates the editing of video data with minimal image degradation for greater on-site workflow efficiency during motion picture and video productions. Additionally, video being captured can be displayed on an external monitor, enabling real-time, on-site monitoring of high-definition video during shooting.

Improved AF Functionality
Even when the EOS 5D Mark III is equipped with an extender and lens making possible a maximum aperture of f/8, the firmware update supports AF employing the camera’s central cross-type points (currently compatible with maximum apertures up to f/5.6). Accordingly, the update will allow users to take advantage of AF when shooting distant subjects, benefitting sports and nature photographers, particularly when using telephoto lenses.

The new firmware update will be available, at no charge, in April 2013 from the Canon U.S.A. website and can be downloaded by end users or through Canon Factory Service Centers.

By: Mike Wilkinson

Mike Wilkinson — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:58:00 +0000

The big risk is potentially crashing or “bricking” your camera’s internal system (firmware). Magic Lantern’s site has a ton of information, and an active user forum that can give you some user-feedback on the process and experience. It is very much a do-it-at-your-own-risk project.

By: Mike Folden

Mike Folden — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:19:00 +0000

I’ve always been reluctant to install these but what are the risks? This seems like an amazing upgrade.

By: Chuck Navarro

Chuck Navarro — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:14:00 +0000

So basically, “The best firmware imaginable” that’s all you had to say. The best firmware imaginable. :)