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Opensource Firmware for the Canon 5D Mark II

Okay, this is seriously awesome. If (like me) you are lucky enough to have a Canon 5D Mark II, there’s now some “special” new firmware available. It’s open source, licensed under the GPL, and currently adds a variety of features to the video shooting mode available in the kit. Specifically, it adds some audio related features whose absence have been frustrating to many owners.

I’m currently at a conference and don’t have my gear with me, so I can’t try it out yet. And, obviously, I suspect that this will void warranties and so on. Therefore, assume the standard “try at your own risk” stuff that you’d expect. That said, I expect to give it a shot as soon as I can.

Without further adieu, go over to the project wiki and check out the Magic Lantern Firmware.