Canon 5D mark iii / Still photography problem

mahmutakay · October 12, 2015, 01:42:55 PM

Since installing the latest Nightly Magic Lantern build, the stills photography for my 5D mark iii has been having problems.

I have the dial on M, (have tried JPEG and RAW image processing, it's the same results for both) and every time I take a photo - the LCD screen flashes and doesn't allow me to take another photo or adjust settings (shutter, iso etc). Here's a screenshot of the LCD screen below.

Does anyone know why?

Walter Schulz · October 12, 2015, 01:47:14 PM

Delete ML directory and Autoexec.bin. Copy extracted nightly build contents to card. Retry and report back.

mahmutakay · October 13, 2015, 02:07:57 PM

Hey Walter,

I tried your suggestion. It now takes photos one after the after no problem - however I still can't change ISO/shutter/aperture or any other setting after taking the first photo. I can change the settings before taking the photo, however not after - unless I restart the camera.

The LCD screen looks the same as the photo. The exposure info and the 3 rectangles on the right side start flashing after I take the first photo.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Walter Schulz · October 13, 2015, 02:20:34 PM

Reset cam to factory defaults. Don't forget to reset C.Fn settings, too.
Reset ML settings. Shutdown cam and wait about 5 seconds after LED stopped blinking before removing battery.
Insert battery, startup cam, retry and report back. If the problem occurs try using C1-C3 mode.

mahmutakay · October 13, 2015, 02:41:47 PM

Hey Walter.

For setting to factory defaults, so I'll uninstall Magic Lantern? What do you mean by resetting C.Fn settings? Do you mean I should format the compact flash card?

And then install ML back again, shut down camera for 5 seconds after the blinking stops, remove battery.

Insert battery and give you an update. Is that correct?

Walter Schulz · October 13, 2015, 02:58:12 PM

No, do not uninstall ML and do not format card but consult your manual:
1) Getting started -> Before you start -> Reverting the Camera to the Default Settings
13) Customizing the Camera -> [Camera] 4: Clear

mahmutakay · October 13, 2015, 03:40:08 PM

Walter, you really are a hero member! It worked!!

I'm guessing it was the problem with my Camera settings that caused it. Much appreciated man.

Walter Schulz · October 13, 2015, 04:16:28 PM

Good for you!
If you come across the setting causing this glitch: Please report back so devs can take a look at it and - maybe - fix it for other users, too.

mahmutakay · October 13, 2015, 09:00:54 PM

Will do, Walter. Thanks again.

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