Panasonic gh4 vs canon 5d mark iii with magic lantern raw. If you want something a little more colorful than the basic users manual, magic lantern guides. Current cameras supported include the 5d mark ii, 5d mark iii, 6d, 7d, 50d, 60d, 500dt1i, 550dt2i, 600dt3i, 650dt4i, 700dt5i, 1100dt3 and eos m. Apr 26, 20 magic lantern unlocks raw video on the canon 5d mark ii and mark iii shares it would be interesting to know if canon is actually aware of what their cameras can do, or if some of these are happy accidents for the team over at magic lantern. How to shoot stock footage with canon 5d mark iii cdng raw. The guide to magic lantern raw written and photographed by stephen mick version 2. Magic lantern delivers rough proof of concept that enables shooting 4k raw video on the eos 5d mark iii. Shot on the 5d mark iii and processed in magic lantern focus peaking, magic zoom and live view zoom tweaks. Magic lantern team discovers 2k raw video capability on the. A guide to recording cinematic raw video on the 5d mark iii.
A couple of the videos arent set to allow planet5d to show them, but we thought youd want to go look at them, so weve left them in the list just click the vimeo icon on the video. Largest collection of magic lantern raw hdslr video on the. Canon 5dmk2 vs canon 5dmk3 performance test by karl taylor duration. In the 2k world does is the panasonic gh4 4k downsized to 2k as good as or better than my canon 5d mark iii with magic lantern. That new 5d mark iv you just bought wont be limited to the manufacturer firmware for too much longer. Canon eos 5d mark iii instruction manual pdf download. Magic lantern enables canon 5d mark iii raw video output. In what initially seemed to be an april fools day joke, magic lantern released an experimental 4k raw recording build for the canon eos 5d mark iii. It succeeds the eos 5d and was announced on 17 september 2008. May 30, 2016 kraig adams never mention what body did they used magic lantern on the video they show a 7d, so the 7d is not for ml, there isnt any stable ml version for any duouble processor equipped bodies. Did you know that the mayans invented the wheel, but only used it for a childs toy and didnt really see the point. My issue with 5d magic lantern raw, and raw of any kind, is the amount of data it takes to capture it. I have seen that some have sensor crop on ml raw video, i have seen. In this video i discuss the good and bad of this little hack.
Its great for learning the basics of the camera, but sometimes it can be. On 24 december 2012, canon japan moved the camera to their. If you dont have the manual, you can download a copy of it here from canons website. Introduction the following fir file format is used by canon it is used to update code and data of eos dslrs, since the 1d mark iii.
The venerable canon 5d mkiii can now record in 4k raw video formats thanks to magic lantern, a free firmware download that hacks the eos dslrs operating system and unlocks all sorts of new. Apr 27, 20 in what may very well be the most exciting magic lantern development ever, the team has discovered a raw dng output in live view on the 5d mark ii and 5d mark iii. This guide has advice for filmmakers on getting up and running with 5d mark iii 3. The best books for mastering your canon eos 5d mark ii dslr. Canon eos 5d mark iii doing 4k video with magic lantern. I usually get the magic lantern books but couldnt find one for the 5d mark 3. I also saw the power of the canon sensor when unleashed by magic lantern. Online shopping for magic lantern series from a great selection at books store. I have made a short book promotion film using a 5d markiii and magic lantern. Using a canon 5d mark iv as a usb webcam via the hdmi port. Is the canon 5d mark iii raw video magic lantern workflow. Magic lantern unlocks 4k raw video on the canon 5d mkiii. Does premiere pro struggle with panasonics 4k downsizing it to 2k. The 5d mark iii in its normal mode is about as loud as each half of the 1d x disjointed silent mode.
Heres a rundown of important new features since last year. Lets compare the sharpness of canons two top cameras of 2012. Shot on the 5d mark iii and processed in davinci resolve. Aug 03, 2017 the source code was originally written by trammell hudson in 2009 for the first fullframe dslr camera capable of 1080p video recording, the canon 5d mark ii. The eoshd 5d mark iii raw shooters guide book now available. Luke neumann shot a similar test but he compared the two cameras at 4k he expanded the 5d m3s raw video to. It seems the talented hackers at magic lantern have already. Magic lantern unlocks raw video on the canon 5d mark ii and. Canon eos 5d mark iii the expanded guide expanded guides paperback 7 nov. Magic lantern uses the available screen space to display operational information in a clear and practical manner. Yes, the source for the still above is a 1080p 14bit raw shot with the 5d mark iii with magic lantern and heres a test video showing you how that looks in motion with an article elaborating the work with the camera. Canon 5d mk iii raw video magic lantern created by joseph weigert plus 7 years ago. Author guncheon confirms the benefits of the breed in his manual canon eos 5d mark ii magic lantern guide with its 287 pages of tinkering and tweaking the innards of canons phenomenally successful eos 5d mark ii model. Eos 5d mark iii digital camera pdf manual download.
What magic lantern reveals 5d mark iii capable of 4k all. If money is not an issue go for 5d mark iii as it is the only camera with. Canon may not have liked it because they were planning three cinemastyle camera platforms, but magic lantern let the cat out. Apr 05, 2017 magic lantern delivers rough proof of concept that enables shooting 4k raw video on the eos 5d mark iii. The developers working on the magic lantern hack for the canon 5d mark iii have enabled continuous 14bit raw recording. Canon 5d mark iii now captures 24 fps raw video thanks to magic. In this video i share with you my post production workflow for magic lantern raw video. Its no secret that canons 5d mark iii is the goto dslr for videographers the world over, but things are about to become a whole lot more. The manual thats included with the canon eos 5d mark ii is a great starting point for learning the camera, but its definitely not the only place you should be getting your information from if you intend to master your 5d mark ii.
Canon 5d mk iii videos using the raw recording feature of the magic lantern firmware addon. This is especially concerning when you can capture dynamic range with a smaller codec on cameras like the sony a7s with slog. There are many issues to solve before you can get working 4k on the eos 5d mark iii. If you have retained the user guide which came with your camera, you will learn nothing more from this very expensive reprint. The best books for mastering your canon eos 5d mark ii. So magic lantern is pretty cool, but it has its issues as well. The developers working on the magic lantern hack for the canon 5d mark iii have enabled continuous 14bit raw recording last year. Jul 23, 2017 this video is about 4k test on 5d mark iii camera with the latest magic lantern build. I did this gh4 vs 5d m3 ultra 2k comparison test because i had to see with my own eyes that the gh4 is better at 4k squeezed down to 2k than canons 5d m3 in ultra 2k. Eoshds andrew reid has had his hands on the latest version and. However, as cool as it is it is, its a proof of concept, not even a working alpha version. Magic lantern has officially cracked into the canon 5d mark iv. The video, from redshark news, is a fulllength tutorial on how to start using the magic lantern raw hack on the canon 5d mark ii. If this cam can do 60 fps at 1080p, im thinking it can do 4k 30fps when magic lantern gets developing.
Apr 03, 2017 magic lantern delivered the proof of concept that it is possible to get 4k video on an eos 5d mark iii. There are now versions for many other canon dslrs and the current principal developer is known as a1ex. Installing and using magic lantern raw on the 5d mark 2 a. Download and unzip the magic lantern software currently 5d2 alpha 1 at the link below. Magic lantern brings 4k recording to the canon eos 5d mark iii. Camera feature modifier magic lantern has developed a version of its software enabling 24fps raw video output from the canon eos 5d mark iii.
The intro made me feel like you are a big fan of the movie looper. The effective number of pixels has been increased to 22. The eos 5d mark iii features a newly developed canon fullframe 22. Canon eos 5d mark ii it is regrettable, that having pre ordered this product in january 2009, on arrival in august, it is nothing more than a reprint of the canon eos 5d mark ii user guide. Focusing tools that are really handy when using old manual focus lenses. May, 20 camera feature modifier magic lantern has developed a version of its software enabling 24fps raw video output from the canon eos 5d mark iii. Epoch canon 5d mark iii short film magic lantern raw. Lo, and behold, after carefully scanning the menus 3 or 4 times, i dont see any reference to shutter count. Raw video recording on the 5d mark iii has been met with an.
This news has grabbed videographers attention as it allows for individual frames of 14 bit output, yielding a much wider dynamic range than youd get from standard 8 bit video files. Epoch canon 5d mark iii short film magic lantern raw youtube. If you need quiet, forget the 1d x and get a spare 5d mark iii for your more sensitive gigs. View and download canon eos 5d mark iii instruction manual online. In this year development has progressed and in this post were looking at what is currently possible and how to do it. Magic lantern team discovers 2k raw video capability on.
I downloaded magic lantern because i needed a means of checking shutter count on my two 6ds, as well as other probable uses. This video is about 4k test on 5d mark iii camera with the latest magic lantern build. It wasnt until i put magic lanterns firmware upgrade on my canon eos 5d mark iii and saw h. Always, always, always start with a battery fullycharged. Indy, based on a first version by trammell hudson 550dt2i update. Written by eoshds andrew reid, the book is easy to understand for all skill levels and you can be up and shooting within minutes. Magic lantern brings 4k video to the canon eos 5d mark iii. Canon eos 5d mark iii doing 4k video with magic lantern wasn. Magic lantern 5d mark iii raw video and camera reliability eoshd.
Magic lantern was originally written for the canon eos 5d mark ii by trammell hudson in 2009 after he reverse engineered its firmware. Feel free to add your 5d mkiii raw or related tutorials, etc. Its a term i made up august 8, 2015 to stand for what the canon 5d m3s sensor can output when unleashed by magic lantern, i. A full 24 x 36mm, the sensor captures 5784 x 3861 large individual 6. As 4k raw has long been the holy grail for 5d owners, shock immediately shifted to a frenzy. The software has since been developed to include many other canon camera bodies, and even the eos m series of mirrorless cameras. Written entirely by andrew reid as if onetoone consultation absolutely no guest or ghost writing the eoshd 5d mark iii raw shooters guide is an indispensable book for filmmakers.
On 2 march 2012, canon announced the cameras successor. Intro resolution high iso af ergo table recommendations. Installing and using magic lantern raw on the 5d mark 2. It succeeds the eos 5d and was announced on 17 september 2008 on 2 march 2012, canon announced the cameras successor. Theres not much else besides whats already in the users manual. Jan 10, 2014 if youre scared by the idea of installing a firmware hack like magic lantern on your canon eos 5d mark ii or on other supported canon dslrs then this 25 minutes video is for you. Magic lantern unlocks raw video on the canon 5d mark ii. The canon eos 5d mark iii is a professionalgrade 22. A year ago we tested the canon 5d mark iii raw hack by magic lantern which upgrades the camera to shoot impressive 14bit raw footage. Canon eos 5d mark iii the expanded guide expanded guides. The mark iii went on sale later in march with a retail price of. If canon wont give us 4k, i am willing to bet ml will. Fast and flexible, the camera offers superb image and video quality.
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