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September 28, 2009

EOS 5D Mark II Features Request

Contents: Introduction List of Features Requested List of Additional Filmmaking features The importance of Standard frame rates Information & Testimonials Can I help? INTRODUCTION This is a list of improvements that have been requested since months ago by lot (thousands) of customers around the world. Please check “I Called Canon” and previous posts to see […]

September 4, 2009

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I CALLED CANON!

Contents: Update #2: Survey ended Update#1: Breaking news – Canon Survey Customers in real action – “Call Canon” Procedure Fixes & Improvements request List of additional Filmmaking features Customers Experiences & Testimonials Any doubts? UPDATE #2: The survey has ended. From Canon website: “The response we received to this survey was truly overwhelming and we […]

September 3, 2009

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CANON: WHAT IS GOING ON? (2)

On September 1st, Canon has released EOS 7D. It uses Digic 4 (as 5D Mark II) but 2, and it even includes: 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) Canon even fixed the 30.00 fps to the standard 29.97… and also added 720p… […]

September 1, 2009

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CANON: WHAT IS GOING ON?

Edit: Please also check next post Canon: What is going on? (2) In the light of the 7D having the features we all (owners of 5D Mark II) want and NEED, we will say this very clear this time: 1- Canon DID have a Firmware with “full manual control” for the 5D Mark II […]

September 1, 2009

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What Canon will NOT give…

Last Update: September 1, 2009 BRIEF LATEST NEWS: – Check: Canon 7D and WHAT IS GOING ON? – New Magic Lantern 0.1.6 released!! What Canon will NOT give to customers… The Magic Lantern Project: Improvements for Canon EOS 5D Mark II – This Blog was firstly created and intended to spread the Petition to Canon […]

May 29, 2009

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Hack Progress #3 – Zebra stripes

New Hack Progress: Zebra stripes An amazing improvement: Zebra stripes showing the overexposed areas of the scene while recording video (not recorded in the real video file) Some Questions… – If an only-person effort made this almost possible (still not available for people’s use but already running properly) along with Onscreen Audio metering bar and […]

May 25, 2009

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HACK in Progress #2 – Onscreen Audio Meter

Onscreen Audio Meter Another step in the process. This time really amazing: “we’re running our own code on the camera and showing that we can add new features to it.” Big efforts, lot of hard work being done. Links: http://cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2619 http://vimeo.com/4817844

May 16, 2009

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Hack in Progress #1 – AGC disabled Firmware

HACK in Progress #1 AGC disabled firmware Thanks to the hard work of a member who got tired of waiting for Canon responses and actions, there is some progress in the process of disabling firmware locked functions. This is just the beginning. The demand for this Firmware Update is HUGE; what is Canon thinking in […]

April 26, 2009

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Frustration is Growing – Answer Required

Comment by Anonymous, April 26, 2009: Editor’s note: Although this comment may seem harsh or “rude”, it reflects the feeling of THOUSANDS of current customers. So we decided to post it. “ Although I’m hoping for the best, Canon’s silence is curious. Canon is hurting themselves and their customers. CANON can you hear us? One […]

April 17, 2009

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Why a new Firmware would help Canon make more money

Why Canon would make more money if they de-cripple the 5D and give us a manual video mode

April 17, 2009

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Petition to Canon Inc. – 2

UPDATE: June 26, 2009 – The Full Manual Control was achieved in June 2009, but the Petition to Canon is also requesting many other fixes & improvements, that can be done via Firmware Update. So if you are interested on those improvements, please keep on signing, spreading this Blog link and also please check the […]

April 5, 2009

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Petition to Canon Inc.

Note: For updates please check later posts and the home page. Last edited: May 29, 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT Good news: After many (MANY) months Canon will release a firmware with “Full Manual Control” in video mode. The firmware should be available for download in June 2nd: – We want to THANK everyone that contributed in every […]