So, I know about this firmware long time ago but I just cant decide if I should install the firmware. Im more into taking pictures, what are the advantages of using Magic lantern compared to stock firmware?

I tried googling the comparison picture, Im still unsastified.

Source: http://www.magiclantern.fm/index.html

Which camera are you using ?
I find the build in intervalometer and HDR capabilities really useful.
Even does bulb ramping for timelapse.

Im currently using 700D with kit lens.
I actually tried installing it and there's way too many settings with word that I don't even know. I ended up changing various stuff only to end up worse since magic lantern doesn't offer default setting function. Do you have any comparison pictures that I can look at?

I've been trying to install magic lantern on my eos m to get focus peaking. But somehow it just doesn't install in and hangs.

Guess soon I'll try it on a 550d, but don't think I'll be putting it on my 650D though.

Magic lantern saves most of its settings on the SD card.
Just reformat and reinstall magic lantern and everything will be find.

Try looking at some youtube videos, that will help.

hmm, is it that good to have the magic lantern? i would like to try it but i am afraid that once i install and regret about it, i cant install back the original canon firmware. plus, wiith the installation of magic lantern, will it delete some of the ori 550D features?

1. The moment you format your memory card, you'll get your ori canon firmware
2. It'll never delete/remove your ori 550D functionalities

There is a small chance you may brick your camera(but even then, it's fixable). As long as you don't do stuff like switching your camera off during the update process (1 off), it should be fine.

As for is it that good ?
It depends on your needs. If you don't need it, don't install it.

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Jun 11 2014, 06:51 PM

i used to have a T4i (650D) and installed ML on it. i loved the timelapse!
besides that it allowed me to change quite a few things.

i found the stuff like focus peaking, intervalometering and ettr functions very useful. but be advised though, unless you know what ML does and how each feature works, you will probably end up messing up your shots.

the forums has lots of info from users about the features so i suggest you look it up there for more info.