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Just installed magic lantern software on my t2i

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1337
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and its amazing, no more agc on my on board sound and I can totally disable it for use with an external mic (but loose regular mic input)

http://www.derkoi.co.uk/film/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89:how-to-install-magic-lantern-firmware-on-the-canon-550d-t2i&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=1

everything you need is right there! good luck! I'll post this same thread in the HDSLR filmmakers cult.
Oct 14 2010 4:35AM
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*Onboard mic
Oct 14 2010 4:37AM
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canterbury
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tempting, though I don't have an external mic yet...
Oct 14 2010 7:29AM
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Coalescent
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Hey, quick question, what external mic are you using?  I have a Zoom h2, however, i'm not sure if i need to get something else.  I've been looking for ways to attach the zoom h2 directly to the camera so I don't need to sync any sound. 

Magic lantern is legit however.

Oct 14 2010 9:44AM
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extremely legit. I'm thoroughly impressed.
Oct 14 2010 10:12AM
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canterbury
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You can't record the H2's audio into the T2i, it's a completely standalone audio recorder (records to SD card and you sync in post). an "external mic" in OP's post refers to a mic that connects to the camera (bypassing the camera's onboard mic) like the rode videomic
Oct 14 2010 2:42PM
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Coalescent
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Got you man.  I like the Zoom h2, however for what interviews and stuff I feel like a wireless lav would work better.  A rode seems liek a good option as well.
Oct 14 2010 5:30PM
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tom.skier
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This looks very interesting actually, but as someone still getting to grips with filming with my t2i I think I'll save it for a while. My threads for later use.
Oct 14 2010 6:44PM
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J-Evs
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good stuff.
will be installing this after i send my t2i in and get it back : (
Oct 14 2010 6:46PM
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family_vacation
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why is that?
Oct 14 2010 6:50PM
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J-Evs
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awhile ago it randomly shut off and started acting weird.
next day i heard a rattling inside and it continually got worse.
few days after that it was pissin me off so i took the lens off turned it upside don and a screw fell out of the body.

so i shot canon an email and they said to send it into them to take a look. this was about a month ago they said this. ive prolonged it just because i dont really trust shipping a dslr ahah. i feel like it will come back in more pieces than i sent it in.
Oct 14 2010 7:11PM
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MatRich
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does the firmware work for the 7d?

I found a way to dissable the auto gain on a 7 D but its fairly complicated and involves an mp3 player and a bunch of wires. If anyone needs help I can give it.
Oct 14 2010 11:26PM
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canterbury
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nope, it doesn't work for the 7D yet
http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki
Oct 14 2010 11:56PM
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