Magic Lantern is a custom firmware add-on for Canon DSLR cameras. Magic Lantern HDR Video X-MAS has created a video utilizing the new firmware. Interpolate them to 25fps and use your favorite HDR software to blend the frames. For example, if you record 25p, you will get two 12.5fps streams. You will get two streams at half frame rate. Although not true HDR, this function adds a new technique when shooting with Canon DSLR’s.

With the new version, you are able to achieve an HDR-like image. 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. Magic Lantern is an enhancement atop of Canon’s firmware that frees your Canon DSLR, allowing you to use many useful features. – ML only draws 5% more power under heavy load. – Dedicated playback features HDR preview and exposure analysis – External monitors are working very well, thanks to SmallHD.

– The most often used essentials have been polished and refined. – User interface is evolving to be more self-explanatory and intuitive. Soon, it will be working on 5D Mark II and 1100D. After reading a few different approaches to the post-production, it seems there is still the workflow that needs to be fine-tuned.

Recently, the guys at Magic Lantern released a new update to their software that brings HDR mode to Canon DSLR’s - just in time for Christmas! I have yet to play with the new software but will be over the next couple days and will be posting a video with my results. By the time the software moves from development to beta testing it has been installed hundreds or thousands of times). Most of the risk is to the developers’ cameras while testing new features and probing new portions of Canon’s firmware. While this is no guarantee of absolute safety, the stable releases have been tested by beta testers. Magic Lantern Warning: (As of September 2009 the software has been downloaded over two thousand times and there have been no reports of damage to the cameras. Philip: I have installed the 5DmkII version on my 5DmkII and will be trying it out myself… Please add to your cameras at your own risk! Hope you have a great Christmas!**

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