[Hack] Magic Lantern Now Works On The EOS 7D Too

Magic Lantern running on an EOS 7D

While not yet available, Magic Lantern is running on the Canon EOS 7D.

Yes, that’s true. Our young team member g3gg0 did the impossible, and solved the 7D puzzle within days of receiving the camera […]

Background: Trammell Hudson started to port Magic Lantern on 7D three years ago. While he was able to run user code using the firmware update procedure, he was not able to run it in parallel with Canon firmware – which was required for Magic Lantern to run as an add-on software, without replacing the main firmware. Since then, we had little or no idea about how to solve this puzzle, until last week, when g3gg0 had an Aha! moment and discovered how to load Canon firmware from autoexec.bin code.

The first analysis shows that porting is straightforward (more or less), and most features will work without major code changes, as Magic Lantern does not have to run on both DIGIC processors. Basic features such as zebra and focus peaking are already working, so you may expect an alpha version to be available soon.

Great news for all Canon 7D shooters who want to enhance their gear.

[via planet5d]

[Deals] Canon Sales On Ebay (60D, T4i/650D, G12)

There is a bunch of discounted Canon related items available on eBay. I only list reputable, top rated sellers. Let’s see the items on sale:

  • The EOS 60D is sold for
  • A Rebel T4i/EOS 650D starter kit, including 18-55mm lens, memory card, tripo, bag and more is yours for
  • The Rebel T4i/EOS 650D body only options comes for
  • Canon PowerShot G12 Digital Camera with Deluxe 16GB Accessory Kit, bag etc for
  • Canon 200DG Deluxe Gadget Bag with Opteka 8GB SDHC Memory Kit is sold for

[Photokina] Contemporary, Art and Sports: Three New Sigma Lenses For Your Photographic Needs

Sigma announced three new lenses at Photokina, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM and the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM. These lenses aim at three different “photographic categories”: Contemporary, Art and Sport.

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM (contemporary)


Mainly used for general-purpose photography, this everyday lens covers a range equivalent to 25.5-105mm on a 35mm camera. A large-aperture lens that opens up to F2.8, it’s surprisingly compact in size. Great for treasured snapshots of travel or family occasions, it also handles shots that are a little bit more creative. Designed to be the kind of lens you carry around with you all the time, it delivers simplicity and is so user-friendly it’s sure to satisfy even the most demanding of users.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM (art)


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Many avid photographers will definitely prefer this 35mm lens to the more conventional 50mm. Using a leading-edge design and state-of-the-art production technology, we’ve honed its performance to the point where it can do full justice to the expressive power of the very latest digital cameras. At low apertures, for example, it can perform like a wide-angle lens, while if it’s opened up to F1.4, it will give the background a pleasing bokeh effect and make the subject pop like a mid-range telephoto lens. What makes this lens so desirable is the wide scope it provides for artistic expression.

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM (sport)

Although high-function digital cameras now deliver improved picture quality at high-ISO settings, adjusting your lens to a large aperture is still the most effective strategy for action shots. And even if you have to take the shots from a less-than-ideal position, as is so often the case when shooting sports or on-stage action, this zoom lens, with its maximum focal length of 300mm, lets you open up the aperture all the way to F2.8. In other words, when conditions are difficult, this high-performance lens gives you more scope to express yourself in the shots you take.

 

[Photokina] Canon’s New PowerShot Is The G15

The EOS 6D wasn’t the only camera that Canon announced yesterday at Photokina. As expected there was also a new PowerShot, called G15 (where have the G13 and G14 gone?). So, if the PowerShot G1 X (bigger sensor) isn’t the right tool for you, the G15 could be worth a look. Featuring a cool f/1.8, 28-140mm, 5x optical zoom and an IS that’s said to give you four stops. And then: 10fps, 1080p video and up to ISO 12800. Click here for a hands-on by Engadget. Expected price is $499, the G15 will be available in October.

The PowerShot G15 can be per-ordered at (click on shopname): B&H, Adorama, Amazon. The specifications:

  • 12.1MP CMOS Sensor
  • 3.0″ LCD Monitor
  • 5x Optical Zoom 6.1-30.5mm Lens
  • 28-140mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
  • DIGIC 5 Image Processor
  • 1080p HD Video Capture
  • 12800 ISO
  • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
  • 10fps Continuous Capture
  • RAW & JPEG Capture

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Canon EOS 6D – The Day After (previews, D600 comparison, pictures, etc)

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So it is here: Canon’s entry-level full frame DSLR. It has a price tag of $2099 for the body and will for sure heat up discussions in the next months. WiFi and GPS out of the box and all of Canon’s engineering know-how in a small sized full frame DSLR In this post I sum up the latest EOS 6D related resources I found on the Internet.

The Photographyblog compared the 6D to Nikon’s D600, key differences are highlighted. Next, you may watch a hands-on video by Engadget. Another hands-on by Gizmodo, and a long one by imaging-resource, a short one by slashgear. A hands-on by The Verge, with lots of pictures. Finally, DPreview published its usual hands-on review.

To pre-order the EOS 6D check the links below:

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