Before starting the firmware update operations, please confirm the contents of the download, and carefully read through the firmware update procedures. The extracted folder contains the firmware (file name: 5D200211.FIR, file size: 9,754,588 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese).

*Extracting the downloaded file: Right-click the zip file, and then select Extract All to extract the file. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 2.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.Īfter the downloaded compressed file (.zip) is extracted, a firmware folder is created. Corrects wording in the Dutch language menu screen.įirmware Version 2.1.1 is for cameras with firmware up to Version 2.0.9. Fixes a phenomenon where shooting stops after capturing one image when in continuous shooting or the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) continuous shooting setting.Ģ. Caveat emptor.Canon has recently released a new firmware update for the EOS 5D Mark II:įirmware Version 2.1.1 incorporates the following fixes and improvements.ġ. Here’s some sample footage.Īs a reminder, if you load Magic Lantern onto your Canon 5D Mark III you’ll be voiding your warranty. Luigi Baccino put the early build to the test.

There’s also a 14-bit lossless raw recording mode.

Magic Lantern says you can expect bugs with this build as it’s still “bleeding edge.” Also, modes with higher vertical resolution will only preview the top frame while modes with higher horizontal resolution will have the preview “completely broken.”

Full-resolution LiveView: 5796×3870 at 7.4 fps (128ms rolling shutter).

This experimental build, available here, enables a number of different recording resolutions and frame rates, including: Canon didn’t bring 4K recording to the 5D line until the Mark IV, but the enterprising folks at Magic Lantern have engineered a workaround that enables 4K recording on the 5D Mark III.

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