Messages

I'm experiencing two issues with latest nightly build which I'm not finding any solid info about, so I thought I would try here.

1.  I ran the 5 minute benchmark on the CF card I am using and saw write speeds never getting above ~45 MB/s.  The card is a 800x Lexar Pro which claims to support up to 120 MB/s.  I'm assuming either I have not tweaked something which I should have or there is some issue within the build which is affecting my write speeds.

2.  The second issue is a bit more complex.  I have 3x 32Gb CF cards which I have previously used with this camera just fine.  I installed ML on the above Lexar CF card without incident and everything apart from the poor write speed is functioning normally.  I wanted to make sure ML was on all of my cards.  I powered the camera off, removed the ML-CF card, inserted the new one so I could format it before adding the ML files and following the boot-flag procedure.  The camera wouldn't power on.  Nothing. Removed and reinserted the battery, card, in different orders, nothing.  Removing the battery and reinserting the ML-CF card before reinserting the battery got the camera to power on just fine.  I'm stumped as I have not experienced this on other ML installs I have done across multiple cards for other cameras.  Ideas?  Could it be a bad card which makes both of these issues connected somehow?

If anyone produces a viable fir candidate, let me know.  I'll attempt install on my 70D baby.

ShootMeAlready,

I film those types of things too and still haven't yet found a need for a $300 piece of glass which locks up my mirror and corrects for something no one who views my footage either notices or cares about.

A good method for moire reduction in video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkAyod3kApE

I tend to plan my shots better and take more care in shooting so as to avoid work in post or at least make it more manageable.  I have had zero problems with software based noise removal and have no desire or need to stick something between my lens and my camera.

The 70D doesn't "require" a filter of any sort, let alone something like a VAF filter.  Why would I use something which both reduces my resolution and hinders the autofocus?  If noise or moire is an issue for someone, the options are better planning for the shot or using software tools in post production to reduce the noise or moire.  Neat Video and NoiseProof Pro do a fine job of this and without costing resolution.

If someone has the money and desire for a 7D, more power to them.  I would prefer to work within my budget to keep funds free for more or better lenses and other accessories.  The 70D will work nicely for me.

I'll reiterate the thanks others have left for the devs in getting creaky old 5DIs a few more features.  One thing I was curious about is whether this can be used to determine shutter counts on the camera.  Elsewhere I had read that it was supported on other models but couldn't seem to find anything on the 5DI I have here.

With regards to the discussion earlier about the 7DII versus the 70D, the main consideration is price point (at least, for me).  As I posted last night, I picked up my 70D for about $850, after shipping.  The 7DII will clock in around $1800 until prices start to drop a bit.  That leaves me with almost $1000 in my pocket to pick up accessories, such as the shoulder rig, battery grip, spare batteries, and memory cars I also ordered.  It also leaves me with enough cash to get another STM lens to take advantage of the 70D's smooth tracking focus.  If you are looking to pull focus manually, a follow focus rig is the best way to go, regardless of what camera you are using.  I'm holding off on a follow focus system addition to my rig until I see just what the 70D can do on its own.  As a beginning filmmaker, the 70D is speaking all the right language to me!

I bought my 70D just now on the strength of what it can do stock, but am so looking forward to a possible ML release for it.  Thanks much to the devs!

Hi all,

My 550D is arriving in the mail today and after I briefly play with it in "stock" form, I'm putting ML in it ASAP.  I don't see much activity in discussing ML with the 550D here, apart from the tutorials above.  Hopefully, if I run into questions, there is still enough interest in this model that I can draw upon the collective expertise of the community!  Thanks in advance!!