Magic Lantern

Matt Martin · June 20th, 2010, 12:41 AM

I'm down - count me in.

Rob deJong · June 24th, 2010, 08:10 AM

I am in too!

Ed Kishel · June 24th, 2010, 12:32 PM

I read over at the ML wikia page and it basically says that Canon has pretty much locked up the T2i from 3rd party firmwares: State of the Latern: 1 year anniversary - Magic Lantern firmware development | Google Groups

But for those who would still like to bug Canon about T2i features, contact info is below:

carecenter@cits.canon.com

1-800-828-4040 (choose tech support option and tell the operator you want to fill out a "Canon Customer Voice" request).

I asked them to make it possible to disable the AGC on the T2i in a future update. It only took 5 min. If enough people bug them they might buckle (like they did with the 5D MK2)

Torben Scharling · June 24th, 2010, 08:38 PM

I would gladly pay for a fix..meanwhile I'll bug Canon about it and hope everyone else does the same.

Chris Barcellos · June 24th, 2010, 10:47 PM

I ve been testing in the ML program since last year when Trammel Hudson first fired up his plan to crack the camera. It has been amazing, and interesting. I have the T2i and had similar hopes for it. But I can tell that Canon has locked things down pretty tight on both the 7D and the T2i. Reading between the lines of Trammels posts, he is thinking its going to take a lot more time than he has to get into the cameras. Its almost as if Canon is saying, if you are going to get into one of our cameras, its going to be the higher priced one.....

Ed Kishel · June 25th, 2010, 01:36 PM

even on Canon's cheaper HV and HF models you can turn off AGC- so they are aware that some users don't want that feature as it has drawbacks. They should at least give us the option that is avail on their less expensive models.....

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/030000...v40-nim-en.pdf page 65
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/5/030000...100-nim-en.pdf page 136

I'm not expecting raw out or anthing, come-on kill the AGC at least. Saves alot of time from having to sync in post.

Bryan Harley · June 26th, 2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Kishel

But for those who would still like to bug Canon about T2i features, contact info is below:

carecenter@cits.canon.com

Thanks! I just bugged them.

David Barnes · July 1st, 2010, 07:08 AM

hi,
I am happy to chip in.
Can all the people who wish to chip in just declare it on this thread. Every person that chips in brings the mean price down.
David

James Strange · July 1st, 2010, 07:09 PM

Just got my 550d to compliment my 7d

I'd chip in for sure

JAmes

Jose Perez · July 8th, 2010, 02:30 AM

I remember reading in this thread about the need for a firmware update in order to start the magic lantern process and getting the author to produce it. So i wanted to bump this and to see if we can get something going.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...-v1-0-8-a.html

That's a thread in there forums that mentions the upgrade, here is a direct link to canon's site for the update:

Canon EOS REBEL T2i / 550D Firmware Update

Would love to see if this opens the possibilitty for us T2i users

James Donnelly · July 8th, 2010, 03:52 AM

I think it is a firmware dump that is required. The firmware image in the official update will be encrypted, so you can't start to reverse engineer it.

The problem seems to be that the usual methods of getting a Canon to dump it's firmware are not applicable to the t2i, so I guess they really don't want us to hack. My bet is still on the hackers though.

B.J. Szabicot · July 9th, 2010, 06:22 PM

I'm in for $20 if this is still a going concern.

Ed Kishel · July 10th, 2010, 02:27 PM

for all the new posters who are wanting to chip in- note that the guy who cracked the 5D said he can't do it for the T2i (see the wiki on ML) so I would suggest this:

rather than just offering to chip in (or in addition to) please contact canon and log a formal complaint- the contact info is above (post #63). IF the T2i firmware can't be cracked then canon is the last hope. If they get enough owners wanting these changes something might happen

it only takes 5 minutes

Brad Higerd · July 20th, 2010, 01:17 PM

Good word Ed!

I just wrote Canon, and shared that we're looking to buy more T2i's (we have two already), but we can't justify the purchase until the AGC issue is resolved. I requested zebra stripes too. In effect, I shared that, without the update, these cameras are limited to impact shots and shoots with independent audio recording. Hopefully, they'll respond if we keep the emails flowing.

Brad

Brad Higerd · July 21st, 2010, 12:35 PM

CANON's RESPONSE:

"I understand that you would want firmware released for a feature much
desired by your EOS Digital Rebel T2i, but unfortunately there is no
such update that will allow for a feature that is not created for your
camera. There may be, however, other third party programs that may
create the effect that you are seeking through post production. I am
sorry for the inconvenience that this may have caused you."

June 24th, 2010, 10:47 PM	#65
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	I ve been testing in the ML program since last year when Trammel Hudson first fired up his plan to crack the camera. It has been amazing, and interesting. I have the T2i and had similar hopes for it. But I can tell that Canon has locked things down pretty tight on both the 7D and the T2i. Reading between the lines of Trammels posts, he is thinking its going to take a lot more time than he has to get into the cameras. Its almost as if Canon is saying, if you are going to get into one of our cameras, its going to be the higher priced one..... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 25th, 2010, 01:36 PM	#66
Ed Kishel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 80	even on Canon's cheaper HV and HF models you can turn off AGC- so they are aware that some users don't want that feature as it has drawbacks. They should at least give us the option that is avail on their less expensive models..... http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/030000...v40-nim-en.pdf page 65 http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/5/030000...100-nim-en.pdf page 136 I'm not expecting raw out or anthing, come-on kill the AGC at least. Saves alot of time from having to sync in post. Last edited by Ed Kishel; June 25th, 2010 at 02:12 PM. Reason: added link

July 1st, 2010, 07:08 AM	#68
David Barnes New Boot Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London UK Posts: 11	chip in hi, I am happy to chip in. Can all the people who wish to chip in just declare it on this thread. Every person that chips in brings the mean price down. David

June 20th, 2010, 12:41 AM	#61
Matt Martin New Boot Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 21	I'm down - count me in.

June 24th, 2010, 08:10 AM	#62
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	I am in too!

June 24th, 2010, 12:32 PM	#63
Ed Kishel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 80	I read over at the ML wikia page and it basically says that Canon has pretty much locked up the T2i from 3rd party firmwares: State of the Latern: 1 year anniversary - Magic Lantern firmware development \| Google Groups But for those who would still like to bug Canon about T2i features, contact info is below: carecenter@cits.canon.com 1-800-828-4040 (choose tech support option and tell the operator you want to fill out a "Canon Customer Voice" request). I asked them to make it possible to disable the AGC on the T2i in a future update. It only took 5 min. If enough people bug them they might buckle (like they did with the 5D MK2)

June 24th, 2010, 08:38 PM	#64
Torben Scharling Tourist Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danmark Posts: 1	I would gladly pay for a fix..meanwhile I'll bug Canon about it and hope everyone else does the same.

July 1st, 2010, 07:09 PM	#69
James Strange Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 309	Just got my 550d to compliment my 7d I'd chip in for sure JAmes

July 8th, 2010, 02:30 AM	#70
Jose Perez Tourist Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,US Posts: 1	I remember reading in this thread about the need for a firmware update in order to start the magic lantern process and getting the author to produce it. So i wanted to bump this and to see if we can get something going. http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...-v1-0-8-a.html That's a thread in there forums that mentions the upgrade, here is a direct link to canon's site for the update: Canon EOS REBEL T2i / 550D Firmware Update Would love to see if this opens the possibilitty for us T2i users

July 8th, 2010, 03:52 AM	#71
James Donnelly Major Player Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chelmsford England Posts: 287	I think it is a firmware dump that is required. The firmware image in the official update will be encrypted, so you can't start to reverse engineer it. The problem seems to be that the usual methods of getting a Canon to dump it's firmware are not applicable to the t2i, so I guess they really don't want us to hack. My bet is still on the hackers though.

July 9th, 2010, 06:22 PM	#72
B.J. Szabicot New Boot Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Bay, ON Posts: 21	I'm in for $20 if this is still a going concern.

July 10th, 2010, 02:27 PM	#73
Ed Kishel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 80	for all the new posters who are wanting to chip in- note that the guy who cracked the 5D said he can't do it for the T2i (see the wiki on ML) so I would suggest this: rather than just offering to chip in (or in addition to) please contact canon and log a formal complaint- the contact info is above (post #63). IF the T2i firmware can't be cracked then canon is the last hope. If they get enough owners wanting these changes something might happen it only takes 5 minutes

July 20th, 2010, 01:17 PM	#74
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	Good word Ed! I just wrote Canon, and shared that we're looking to buy more T2i's (we have two already), but we can't justify the purchase until the AGC issue is resolved. I requested zebra stripes too. In effect, I shared that, without the update, these cameras are limited to impact shots and shoots with independent audio recording. Hopefully, they'll respond if we keep the emails flowing. Brad

July 21st, 2010, 12:35 PM	#75
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	CANON's RESPONSE: "I understand that you would want firmware released for a feature much desired by your EOS Digital Rebel T2i, but unfortunately there is no such update that will allow for a feature that is not created for your camera. There may be, however, other third party programs that may create the effect that you are seeking through post production. I am sorry for the inconvenience that this may have caused you."