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Using Magic Lantern => General Help Q&A => Topic started by: viphoto7 on May 04, 2013, 07:04:09 AM

Title: New user, need help with settings on Canon 50D -Choppy video
Post by: viphoto7 on May 04, 2013, 07:04:09 AM
I am completely new to magic lantern and video recording on my Canon 50D. My video is either very choppy and slow or only plays for a couple of seconds and stops.  I have been reading the user guide and searching forum, but have not found the answer.  Have tried changing to 30fps, to 640x480, ISO.  I do not totally understand bit rate but it is set at 1.0.  I am using a Sandisk Ultra Il 4G card. Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks!
Title: Re: New user, need help with settings on Canon 50D -Choppy video
Post by: Francis on May 04, 2013, 06:35:22 PM
Not familiar with recording video on 50D personally.

Is it choppy on playback on your computer or choppy while recording?
Title: Re: New user, need help with settings on Canon 50D -Choppy video
Post by: viphoto7 on May 04, 2013, 07:37:36 PM
Thank you for the quick reply.  It is choppy when viewed on my windows vista with itunes and QuickTime player. I also tried to view it on a windows 7 with same results.  It does not appear choppy in my live view, while I am recording.  I know the 50D was not intended for video, however I have seen some excellent videos posted by other 50D users.
Title: Re: New user, need help with settings on Canon 50D -Choppy video
Post by: Francis on May 10, 2013, 05:53:54 AM
Try a different player, like VLC.
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