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So what's stopping you?

Hi Andy600 - just a quick question.....did you ever publish the ML 50D user manual you were working at?

Regards!

If you can't wait for my free 50D guide Andrew Reid of EOSHD has just released his 50D raw shooters guide for the introductory price of $19.99 (usual price $29.99).

http://www.eoshd.com/the-eoshd-50d-raw-shooters-guide

I haven't bought or read it but it will likely be packed with useful information.

My free guide (coming asap) no doubt covers a lot of the same topics but there will be areas where the guides differ. Andrew Reid is very knowledgeable in his field and will offer a pro's perspective and tips while I approach the 50D from the position of the end user who uses the 50D as their main camera (and on a budget). The free guide also explores the idiosyncrasies of the 50D, the workarounds, the problems and development of Magic Lantern in easy to understand language and all based on my own working experience with the camera. I also cover 1%'s Tragic Lantern 2.0 in detail, explaining the differences between it and the Unified code plus I try to answer a lot of your questions from beginners through to more advanced users.

I'll post the guide online hopefully in the next few days but if you can't wait, check out EOSHD's offering

This is exactly what I was waiting for.......your guide certainlly will help us a lot Andy.....Thanks for all your hard work!

Far right tab in ML menu is Modules.  You need to enable the modules included in the build (most importantly the RAW one for this, but enable all of them)

Then go back to Movie tab and at the bottom, you will see RAW Video.  Turn on and enjoy

Finally......RAW in camera....many thanks!!!!!!!!

My process for a cap of 77.7mb/s @ 1920x1080 @ 24fps on a 32GB Komputerbay 1K on 1%'s most recent posted on last page;

Boot camera
Format card
Set all desired settings for recording (FPS, Overlays, Resolution, pretty much just set up your shot now)
Power down camera
Boot camera
Open ML menu
Navigate to Debug tab
Scroll down to Dialog Timers and set to Disabled
Open LiveView
Record your first shot @ no crop and let the speed peak (I usually let it sit for a minute)
Zoom to 5x and record your new 1920x1080 shot

Hope this helps. And to the smarter ups, does disabling the Dialog Timer have any negative impact?

Guys....I am still lost......not able to make any RAW recording, I am just getting video recording, a .MOV file each time i tried to record RAW, I will describe what i am doing and will appreciate somebody help me with the missed steps...
1. updated firmware and loaded ML 2.3 in the camera, get the green screen at the end, everything looks OK.
2. downloaded last build from @gregory
3. removed CF card and plug it into de computer (didn`t format the card after ML 2.3 was loaded)
4. deleted autoexec.bin and ML directory from the card
5. copy new autoexec.bin and ML directory from last @gregory build
6. removed card from computer and inserted in the camera, turn on camera
7. enter to ML menu, go to Movie tab and in field Movie Record only have two options.....1920x1080, 30 fps and 640x480, 30 fps
8. go to help tab and see ML version showed is the last build from @gregory
9. go to liveview and shoot
10. turn off, remove CF and plug in into the PC, I only see a file with extension .mov, just a video.....

Any help will be much appreciated!!!! (I am so noob in canon and ML)...thanks

I think that's inside the box is a lm337 (lm338) or something similar.

Probably.......should be something very similar to your diagram.....just with a nicer presentation....   

If you know how to solder then the cheapest solution is the lm337 (if 1.5A is enough). You will need old battery, some resistors, capacitors and cooling radiator. Total cost of less than $ 5.

http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Collateral/LM337-D.PDF

hahahaha......I do know how to solder ether......but I don't think is a good idea to spend all the time needed to make it work.......the adapter for 40 euros is a better solution for me........but oviously your solution is much more fun!!!

I think Astronomiser sells the proper solution: http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/canonpowerpro.htm#ast300ddc

This is a power converter from car 12v to Canon 50D battery-type connector, for 40 pounds + shipping.

Much pricier (but also more professionally looking) solution is Cercis A633, for 119$ _shipping:  http://www.cercisastro.com/DslrStar%20Ordering%20Info.html

WAW!!!  this is the way to go with my battery belt......I just remove the auto jack for cigarette, connect a XLR and ready to shoot........nice!

Thanks - I didn't realize there were AC adapters for 50D. I spent hours calibrating my lenses, this would have been very handy. I just ordered one from ebay for only 12$ with free shipping. I do have a car booster battery, I'm pretty sure it has 12V out. Now I only need to get the inverter. 100W inverter should be sufficient, right?

More than enough, with 50 W you are OK!

DataVideo DDC-4012
9-30VDC to 7.2VDC max 4A (48W)

http://www.expandore.biz/product_detail.asp?productid=5025
http://www.creativevideo.co.uk/pdf/Datavideo_DDC-4012.pdf

This is great!!!!......i will certainly go for it if I needed.....but $155 I think is too much for some people.....

That's what I'm using. A car battery starter and inverter . . .it's all good. But I have an even better solution that I post later . . .

Yeap....it is the safer and cheaper solution....I am using the same for audio recording equipments in exterior.....guarantee it will work!!!!

try to get a straight 12 V to 8.... (whatever voltage it needs) converter. your method will destroy a lot of electrical energy into direct heat...
you convert DC to AC and then back to DC. you can go DC to DC. much better!!

theoretically a resistor should work. but a stabilized power supply would be the best.

Do not go with the resistor solution unless you know exactly what you are doing, meaning you have the right tester to measure the output and the knowledge to confirm it is what the camera needs......the DC converter teorically is a better solution but also I will not use it unless I can measure the output and confirm it is exactly what the camera needs.......the safer solution is DC-AC converter and the canon adapter for AC, yes you will loose some energy in the convertion, but it really is not so much......if you really are going to need a lot energy because of you will be recording in exterior for hours, then I suggest to use a car battery with a DC-AC converter, that will last for many hours, if you need to move with the camera, then use a belt battery....it will also work

It's needed for SDXC cards; it's in the installation guide. Needed for 64gb and higher cards.
wiki.magiclantern.fm/install

Thanks...I figured out I do not have to format the card, just replace the files that @gregory is releasing.....and I saw the macboot is used to format another card in the computer for the 50d......great!!!

any risks with this setup ?
12V battery > inverter to 110v > AC adapter >50D ?

Exactly what i am going to do in the future, don't worry it is a safe configuration, just make sure the AC adapter is designed for the 50d, I saw some availables on ebay.

When do we need Macboot.? It was never mentioned in ML Installation. Do we need to use to properly install ML and forward.?

Macboot?...first time I heard is needed for ML.....can anyone of the expert (@gregory, @1%, @Andy, etc) give us some light?
how do we install RAW after the ML firmware is loaded?

OK! I finally got my 50d and a Lexar 32GB 1000x.......now is time for the first noob question (first time I ever touch a canon camera).
I did update the firmware and installed ML 2.3v and looks like everything is ok, but now I have to install RAW and a little confused, what`s next?, I think I have to format the card again (is there an option to format the card from ML menu or do i have to do it from canon menu?) and then copy in the card the following files: autoexec.bin and the directory ML with all subdirectories from one of the builds that Gregory has released......then just turn on and ready?

Lexar Profesional 32GB 600x. Stable @1600/16:9 with the June 9th build:

Thanks menoc!......I just bought a Lexar 32GB 1000x which I should receive tomorrow......hope it will perform at least as you showed.

@Ifani the 1000x isn't 'as slow as the 600x' it's actually slower

@Viente - Hey man, you got the 50d now?  As for the Silicon Power CF's I have no idea but from my research you need to buy 32GB and up if you're getting a 1000x speed card (although 128GB cards can be slow as is the case with the Komputerbay cards). 16GB 600x speed cards are generally faster than 1000x 16GB cards but they are not all the same. I had a Kingston 600x and it was a lot slower than my Transcend 16GB 600x. I checked both cards for alignment and both were ok but later discovered that the Kingston isn't using DMA (apparently) which would explain things.

Here are some benchmarks for (upto) 600x cards I found: http://en.gomemory.net/index.php?page=cf

@Andy- any benchmark available for Lexar cards?

1920x818 in 5x zoom (aka 1:1) mode, full sensor area (1584x1056) in 1x zoom, (3:1) mode.

I think my early first dream could become a reality.......is it possible to get 2K in 5x zoom?

I'm using a lexar 16gb 1000x works nice for me. With the may 28th build, zebra on and a lot of overlays on, i can still record at 1600 in 16:9 24 fps that hits 57mb/s

Oky...thanks!.....I am going for a Lexar too....I can not risk to get a slow card.....return will be a hell!

UPDATED and amazing 70MB/s BUILD available

This is a huge achievement Gregory....well done!.......what is the max resolution you are reaching at 70MB/s?

Woot! 50D is here.. time to order a card. Have to order a charger though, only have the plug. AA batteries might do in the meantime.

Good to hear it 1%......I also just got my 50D, in very very good shape (almost new).....so happy ;-)

Now i have to order the CF as well.....but not sure which one yet, I don`t have confidence in Komputerbay 64GB 1000x, is anyone testing a Lexar 32GB 1000x?

Is anyone going to test a Toshiba 1066x card?.....supposed 150Mb/s, not sure if we will see any difference.

Did anyone test a Toshiba 1066x?

By the way I could get my hands on the new STM 18-55 IS lens. (for just 60 euro) It's actually really nice for filming. It's really sharp for a zoom lens and the  manual focus is really smooth. I have some extra m42 mount lenses to get a shalow dof when needed, but they lack real wide angle and IS.

You mean CANON EF-M 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 STM IS, well......you can just use it in daylight...indoors you will need at least 3 generators.....My personal option is always to choose a lens starting at least in 2.8.....

Guy's I don't know I'm getting upwards of 63 - 64mb/s on my Komputerbay 64gb 1000X card

mmm!!!!.......I guess it is all related on how lucky you are to get right CF card from Komputerbay