Magic Lantern 2.3 Available as Free Download

[Canon Rumors]

From Magic Lantern
The Magic Lantern project continues to release new versions of their popular modification package for various Canon EOS cameras.

The Magic Lantern Features 

• Customizable menu and shortcut keys
• Fast zebras
• Automatic HDR bracketing
• A powerful timelapse tool
• Contrast and saturation adjustments for LiveView
• Image analysis tools in photo mode
• Very fast playback zoom
• Advanced FPS control
• Advanced ISO control

Magic Lantern 2.3 works with the Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 60D, Canon Rebel T3i and a few other EOS models.

Download Magic Lantern 2.3 (Free/Donation) 

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[heptagon]

If they only would provide focus bracketing, i'd use it often.

[hgascoigne]

If they only would provide focus bracketing, i'd use it often.

I'm pretty confident that they have had that feature for a while.

[Mt Spokane Photography]

If they only would provide focus bracketing, i'd use it often.

They've had it for over 2 years.  Great feature for focus stacking.

[DianeK]

I have a very elemental question:  Does ML replace the Canon firmware, or work along side it with the Canon firmware still there, i.e. do I have the option as to which firmware I work with at any given time?
Diane

[hgascoigne]

I have a very elemental question:  Does ML replace the Canon firmware, or work along side it with the Canon firmware still there, i.e. do I have the option as to which firmware I work with at any given time?
Diane

Yes, the ML firmware does not replace the Canon firmware. You install ML on your CF/SD card. You can also tell ML not to load by holding a button upon starting your camera.

[DianeK]

Thank you.
Diane

[aprotosimaki]

Has anyone tried this on a 5dm2? I am a little nervous that it might break my camera but some of the functions would be super useful. Any advice appreciated.

Thank you.

[pdirestajr]

Haven't installed it yet, but I have done research on the subject- and I don't think it has damaged a single camera to date. It runs alongside your camera's firmware, so it sounds perfectly safe.

[Etienne]

ML firmware makes me consider not upgrading to 5DIII for now

[cliffwang]

Has anyone tried this on a 5dm2? I am a little nervous that it might break my camera but some of the functions would be super useful. Any advice appreciated.

Thank you.

I have used it on my 5D2 for weeks without any problem.  ML doesn't change your firmware, but extended the features from the programs on your CF card.  It's very safe.

[cliffwang]

ML firmware makes me consider not upgrading to 5DIII for now

Yes and no.  I likes a lot of features from ML.  However, it cannot improve the AF system.  Moreover, I believe ML will support 5D3 soon.  I still think I might upgrade my 5D2 later after Canon releases its cheap FF body or after Canon drop 5D3 price to 3K.

[KurtStevens]

Does this work on the 5d3?  I've not heard a yes or no.  Can anyone confirm?

[dilbert]

mmmm, automatic HDR bracketing.

[Jason Montalvo]

Magic lantern is not yet available on the 5DIII, it is in progress and an early version should be available in October.