Is Magic Lantern worth it? (for still photos)

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Re: Is Magic Lantern worth it? (for still photos)
In reply to glb2007, 10 months ago

I don't shoot video but I have used Magic Lantern since the early days (2010) on a T2i/550D for manual access to 1/3 stop ISO's, Kelvin white balance, focus patterns. These are features that Canon blocks in the Rebel series, but are actually still in the camera. I think it is worth it if you need the features it adds, and as far as I can tell it is close to 100% safe. AFAIK, no camera has ever been permanently bricked by Magic Lantern. Oh, I forgot this other neat feature I use, that is focal length display of zoom lenses.

http://www.magiclantern.fm/

http://wiki.magiclantern.fm/userguide#iso

http://wiki.magiclantern.fm/userguide#whitebalance

http://wiki.magiclantern.fm/userguide#focus_patterns

Focus peaking could also be really useful for still shooters with manual focus lenses as well.
http://wiki.magiclantern.fm/userguide#focus_peak

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