In 2020, the T3i is still one of the most popular DSLRs being used for astrophotography in the amateur community. Not bad for a camera that launched in 2011.
What Canon cameras can use Magic Lantern?
Here are the cameras that are currently supported by Magic Lantern. 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 6D, 7D, 50D, 60D, 500D/T1i, 550D/T2i, 600D/T3i, 650D/T4i, 700D/T5i, 1100D/T3, EOS M.
How do I download and install Magic Lantern?
Installation Format the card in the camera (low-level format). Unzip all of the files from Magic Lantern zip archive to the root of your card. Launch the Firmware Update process and follow the messages on the screen. Once you see the green confirmation screen, restart your camera.
Should I modify my camera for astrophotography?
Modifying digital cameras is not necessary to obtain great astrophotos. Many stock cameras have good hydrogen-alpha response, e.g. recent Canon DSLRs. The advantage of a stock digital camera in astrophotography is that the color balance is close to that of the human eye, and shows compositional differences better.
What is the magic lantern software?
Magic Lantern is a free software add-on that runs from the SD/CF card and adds a host of new features to Canon EOS cameras that weren’t included from the factory by Canon. Get the most out of your camera with the latest Magic Lantern features.
Can I use magic lantern with my Canon camera?
Magic Lantern is not approved nor endorsed by Canon in any way, and using it will probably void your warranty. We are not responsible for any damages to your camera.
Will using magic lantern void my warranty?
Magic Lantern is not approved nor endorsed by Canon in any way, and using it will probably void your warranty. We are not responsible for any damages to your camera. – Nightly builds are binaries compiled from the latest source code, automatically, whenever there are any changes to the main branch (unified).
Is there a schedule for magic lantern porting?
Unfortunately, Magic Lantern ports don’t follow a schedule. There is no plan, and there is no Magic Lantern organization that specifies which port happens next. If there is work being done on a camera, there will be a development thread in the forum.
