14 DAY TRIAL // Most Canon users have surely heard about Magic Lantern, but what is it exactly and how can it help us is a totally different story.
For those of you that don't have a clue about this amazing software, here's what you should know. First of all, Magic Lantern is not a custom firmware update, it's an application that runs along the Canon software directly from the SD/CF card, which means that it's much safer to install and much more stable than a firmware “hack”.
One of the amazing things that Magic Lantern brings to your Canon DSLR is the capability of capturing raw video, which significantly improves color rendering and sharpness across the whole frame.
Among other great features of Magic Lantern we can mention: frame rate tweaks, peaking, zebras, sound meters and many more.
Chris Cory has created a thorough “How To” guide for RedShark News, where he explains everything you need to know about Magic Lantern as well as how to install it and use it on your Canon 5D Mark II camera. If you own a 5D Mark II and want to try this amazing software, you should check out the video above.