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| > Special task: HDR section! If you have experience with HDR workflow, preferable with Open-Source tools (but not restricted to), any input would be appreciated!\\ | > Special task: HDR section! If you have experience with HDR workflow, preferable with Open-Source tools (but not restricted to), any input would be appreciated!\\ | ||
| >And what is the difference between Luma and Luma Fast? | >And what is the difference between Luma and Luma Fast? | ||
| - | |||
| ====== Audio ====== | ====== Audio ====== | ||
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| either 24fps or 30fps depending on the FPS setting in canon menu. It is | either 24fps or 30fps depending on the FPS setting in canon menu. It is | ||
| not possible to playback mlv sound in-camera. | not possible to playback mlv sound in-camera. | ||
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| Blue-Amber white balance shift. 1 unit = 5 mireks on Kelvin axis, according to [[http:// | Blue-Amber white balance shift. 1 unit = 5 mireks on Kelvin axis, according to [[http:// | ||
| - | > ==== Custom RGB multipliers: | + | >==== Custom RGB multipliers: |
| > Fine-tune custom white balance. | > Fine-tune custom white balance. | ||
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| cropmarks, histograms, audio meters and other ML shooting info. | cropmarks, histograms, audio meters and other ML shooting info. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **OFF** | **OFF** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Color Space:** | + | ====Color Space:==== |
| * Luma: zebras are computed from Y channel only. | * Luma: zebras are computed from Y channel only. | ||
| * RGB: check overexposure for each RGB channel. Clipped channels are displayed in the opposite color (i.e. clipped red shown as cyan, underexposed as white and so on). | * RGB: check overexposure for each RGB channel. Clipped channels are displayed in the opposite color (i.e. clipped red shown as cyan, underexposed as white and so on). | ||
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| Color Space settings apply to JPG/H.264 only. RAW is not affected.\\ | Color Space settings apply to JPG/H.264 only. RAW is not affected.\\ | ||
| - | **Underexposure** - JPG only. Set the RGB point where underexposure zebras are displayed. | + | ====Underexposure==== |
| + | - JPG only. Set the RGB point where underexposure zebras are displayed. | ||
| - | **Overexposure** - JPG only. Set the RGB point where overexposure zebras are displayed. | + | ====Overexposure==== |
| + | - JPG only. Set the RGB point where overexposure zebras are displayed. | ||
| - | **When recording** - Show or hide zebras while recording. | + | ====When recording==== |
| + | - Show or hide zebras while recording. | ||
| - | **Use RAW zebras** - Enable raw based zebras. | + | ====Use RAW zebras==== |
| + | - Enable raw based zebras. | ||
| * Off - Disable raw zebras. | * Off - Disable raw zebras. | ||
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| * Photo only - Only show raw zebras in image review. | * Photo only - Only show raw zebras in image review. | ||
| - | **Raw zebra underexposure** | + | ====Raw zebra underexposure==== |
| * OFF - 0EV <> +4EV | * OFF - 0EV <> +4EV | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Filter bias:** | + | ====Filter bias:==== |
| * Strong edges | * Strong edges | ||
| * Balanced | * Balanced | ||
| * Fine details | * Fine details | ||
| - | **Display type:** | + | >====Display type:==== |
| - | * Blinking dots | + | > * Blinking dots |
| - | * Fine dots | + | > * Fine dots |
| - | * Alpha blend | + | > * Alpha blend |
| - | * Sharpness | + | > * Sharpness |
| - | * Raw | + | > * Raw |
| - | Alpha blend will be laged. | + | > Alpha blend will be laged. |
| - | **Threshold:** how many pixels are considered in focus (percentage). | + | ====Threshold:==== |
| + | how many pixels are considered in focus (percentage). | ||
| + | // | ||
| + | 0.1-5% \\ | ||
| + | 0-0.5 in 0.1 increments, 0.5-5 in 0.5 | ||
| - | **Color:** either fixed color, or a color coding according to focus intensity. | + | ====Color:==== |
| + | either fixed color, or a color coding according to focus intensity. | ||
| - | **Grayscale image:** if enabled, LiveView will displayed as grayscale, but still recorded as color. | + | ====Grayscale image:==== |
| + | if enabled, LiveView will displayed as grayscale, but still recorded as color. | ||
| High-contrast lines will be marked by blinking dots (or other setting from " | High-contrast lines will be marked by blinking dots (or other setting from " | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Trigger mode** | + | ====Trigger mode==== |
| * FocusR+HalfS: | * FocusR+HalfS: | ||
| * Focus+ZREC: triggered by turning the focus ring, or by pressing Zoom In while recording. | * Focus+ZREC: triggered by turning the focus ring, or by pressing Zoom In while recording. | ||
| * Zoom In (*): triggered by Zoom In button (overrides Canon' | * Zoom In (*): triggered by Zoom In button (overrides Canon' | ||
| * Always On: no trigger key needed. You can use both Canon' | * Always On: no trigger key needed. You can use both Canon' | ||
| - | **Size** Size of zoom box: Small, medium or large | + | ====Size==== Size of zoom box: Small, medium or large |
| - | **Position** | + | ====Position==== |
| - | **Magnification** 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 | + | ====Magnification==== |
| + | 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 | ||
| - | **Focus confirm** When ML believes you have achieved perfect focus, Magic Zoom will display a focus confirmation: | + | ====Focus confirm==== |
| + | When ML believes you have achieved perfect focus, Magic Zoom will display a focus confirmation: | ||
| * Green Bars | * Green Bars | ||
| * Split Screen: when the image is out of focus, the zoom box looks like a split focusing screen from old film cameras. | * Split Screen: when the image is out of focus, the zoom box looks like a split focusing screen from old film cameras. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Bitmap (1/9)** | + | ====Bitmap (1/9)==== |
| Up to nine different cropmarks supported. Second number will show number of cropmarks actually available. | Up to nine different cropmarks supported. Second number will show number of cropmarks actually available. | ||
| Currently there are 5 cropmarks supplied with nightly builds: | Currently there are 5 cropmarks supplied with nightly builds: | ||
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| * PhiVideo | * PhiVideo | ||
| - | **Show in photo mode** | + | ====Show in photo mode==== |
| - | **Show in PLAY mode** | + | ====Show in PLAY mode==== |
| If you use custom cropmarks, place them in ML/CROPMKS folder on your SD | If you use custom cropmarks, place them in ML/CROPMKS folder on your SD | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Auto-update** | + | ====Auto-update==== |
| To select the image, go to Play mode and press the LiveView button. Move | To select the image, go to Play mode and press the LiveView button. Move | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Spotmeter Unit** | + | ====Spotmeter Unit==== |
| * Percent - 0 to 100%. | * Percent - 0 to 100%. | ||
| * 0..255 - 8 bit RGB levels. | * 0..255 - 8 bit RGB levels. | ||
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| * RAW (EV) - Exposure level from sensor saturation using raw sensor data. | * RAW (EV) - Exposure level from sensor saturation using raw sensor data. | ||
| * RGB (Percent) - RGB colors in percentag. | * RGB (Percent) - RGB colors in percentag. | ||
| - | **Spot Position** | + | ====Spot Position==== |
| * Focus box - Spot meter linked to the focus box. | * Focus box - Spot meter linked to the focus box. | ||
| * Center - Spot meter linked to the center of image. | * Center - Spot meter linked to the center of image. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| + | ==== Palette ==== | ||
| + | //Values:// | ||
| **Marshall** | **Marshall** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Histogram type** | + | ====Histogram type==== |
| * YUV-based, Luma | * YUV-based, Luma | ||
| * YUV-based, RGB | * YUV-based, RGB | ||
| * RAW-based (RGB) > To do: Pic example, basic functions included | * RAW-based (RGB) > To do: Pic example, basic functions included | ||
| * RAW HistoBar (MAX) | * RAW HistoBar (MAX) | ||
| - | **RAW EV indicator** | + | ====RAW EV indicator==== |
| * OFF - Don't use the indicator. | * OFF - Don't use the indicator. | ||
| * Dynamic Range - Displays ynamic range at current ISO, from noise stdev. | * Dynamic Range - Displays ynamic range at current ISO, from noise stdev. | ||
| * ETTR hint - Show how many stops you can push exposure to the right. | * ETTR hint - Show how many stops you can push exposure to the right. | ||
| - | **Scaling** | + | ====Scaling==== |
| * Log | * Log | ||
| * Linear | * Linear | ||
| - | **Clip warning** | + | ====Clip warning==== |
| - Display warning if the histogram with clipping. | - Display warning if the histogram with clipping. | ||
| display a warning for each color channel, when that channel is being | display a warning for each color channel, when that channel is being | ||
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| > To do: Waveform image | > To do: Waveform image | ||
| - | **Waveform Size** | + | ====Waveform Size==== |
| //Submenu Options:// | //Submenu Options:// | ||
| - | **Small** | + | ====Small==== |
| **Large** | **Large** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **UV scaling** | + | ====UV scaling==== |
| Useful for color grading. To learn how to read it, see [[http:// | Useful for color grading. To learn how to read it, see [[http:// | ||
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| ===== Level Indicator ===== | ===== Level Indicator ===== | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| Will show an electronic level indicator in Liveview ML screen, supported by a numerical display on the upper left. Resolution is 0.5 degrees. Indicator is available if supported by Canon. For those cams equipped with a dual-axis level indicator there is no numerical display for second axis. | Will show an electronic level indicator in Liveview ML screen, supported by a numerical display on the upper left. Resolution is 0.5 degrees. Indicator is available if supported by Canon. For those cams equipped with a dual-axis level indicator there is no numerical display for second axis. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Mode** | + | ====Mode==== |
| * CBR is constant bitrate. You specify a factor for multiplying default video bitrate, between 0.1x and 3.0x. CBR 1.0x is the firmware default | * CBR is constant bitrate. You specify a factor for multiplying default video bitrate, between 0.1x and 3.0x. CBR 1.0x is the firmware default | ||
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| * Firmware default completely disables bitrate control. | * Firmware default completely disables bitrate control. | ||
| - | **CBR factor** 0.1x to 3.0x. | + | ====CBR factor==== |
| + | 0.1x to 3.0x. | ||
| - | **QScale** -16 to 16. | + | ====QScale==== |
| + | -16 to 16. | ||
| - | **Bitrate Info** ON or OFF. | + | ====Bitrate Info==== |
| + | ON or OFF. | ||
| - | **BuffWarnLevel** 30 to 100. | + | ====BuffWarnLevel==== |
| + | 30 to 100. | ||
| In CBR mode, QScale will not go outside [-16…+16]. When QScale reaches the | In CBR mode, QScale will not go outside [-16…+16]. When QScale reaches the | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Block during REC** | + | ====Block during REC==== |
| blocks the shutter and related (AF, *) buttons while recording. In 50D, | blocks the shutter and related (AF, *) buttons while recording. In 50D, | ||
| taking pictures while recording would result in ERR99; with this | taking pictures while recording would result in ERR99; with this | ||
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| effect: this will disable image stabilization during recording. | effect: this will disable image stabilization during recording. | ||
| - | **Hold during REC (IS)** | + | ====Hold during REC (IS)==== |
| ML will keep the shutter button pressed half-way during recording, | ML will keep the shutter button pressed half-way during recording, | ||
| which will enable image stabilization (IS). Side effect: you need to | which will enable image stabilization (IS). Side effect: you need to | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Require long press** | + | ====Require long press==== |
| * OFF | * OFF | ||
| * ON (1s) | * ON (1s) | ||
| - | **Allowed actions** | + | ====Allowed actions==== |
| * Start/Stop | * Start/Stop | ||
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| ===== Gradual Exposure ===== | ===== Gradual Exposure ===== | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **1EV / 8 frames** | **1EV / 8 frames** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Desired FPS** | + | ====Desired FPS==== |
| 0.150 fps to 65 fps depending on your model capabilities. If the | 0.150 fps to 65 fps depending on your model capabilities. If the | ||
| desired value is not possible, ML will choose the closest safe option | desired value is not possible, ML will choose the closest safe option | ||
| (see ' | (see ' | ||
| - | **Optimize for** | + | ====Optimize for==== |
| Presets that will suit different situations: | Presets that will suit different situations: | ||
| * Low light - use this option for recording timelapse with shutter speed set to 1/fps (360 degrees); at high FPS values, you may be able to use other shutter speed values. | * Low light - use this option for recording timelapse with shutter speed set to 1/fps (360 degrees); at high FPS values, you may be able to use other shutter speed values. | ||
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| * High Jello: maximize the jello effect and enable fast shutter speeds. You can use this mode for recording slit-scan frames (distorted images like these, which use the extreme jello effect in creative ways). | * High Jello: maximize the jello effect and enable fast shutter speeds. You can use this mode for recording slit-scan frames (distorted images like these, which use the extreme jello effect in creative ways). | ||
| - | **Shutter range** | + | ====Shutter range==== |
| displays the available shutter speed range with current settings. When | displays the available shutter speed range with current settings. When | ||
| you use FPS override, Canon menu will still display 1/30 to 1/4000, but | you use FPS override, Canon menu will still display 1/30 to 1/4000, but | ||
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| decreasing timer B will result in faster shutter speeds available. | decreasing timer B will result in faster shutter speeds available. | ||
| - | **FPS Timer A** | + | ====FPS Timer A==== |
| FPS is changed by altering two timer values. Increasing either of these | FPS is changed by altering two timer values. Increasing either of these | ||
| values results in lower FPS, faster shutter speed and alters rolling | values results in lower FPS, faster shutter speed and alters rolling | ||
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| ballpark and ML will re-adjust timer B to match your FPS choice. | ballpark and ML will re-adjust timer B to match your FPS choice. | ||
| - | **FPS Timer B** ML will not re-adjust timer A, so this option will let you fine-tune the exact FPS value. | + | ====FPS Timer B==== |
| + | ML will not re-adjust timer A, so this option will let you fine-tune the exact FPS value. | ||
| - | **Main Clock** displays the crystal oscillator frequency of the FPS circuit driver (read-only, depends on your camera). | + | ====Main Clock==== |
| + | displays the crystal oscillator frequency of the FPS circuit driver (read-only, depends on your camera). | ||
| - | **Actual FPS** this displays the current FPS, computed as TG_FREQ / timerA / timerB (read-only). | + | ====Actual FPS==== |
| + | this displays the current FPS, computed as TG_FREQ / timerA / timerB (read-only). | ||
| - | **Rolling Shutter** | + | ====Rolling Shutter==== |
| - | **Constant expo** | + | ====Constant expo==== |
| - | **Sync w.Shutter** | + | ====Sync w.Shutter==== |
| - | **FPS ramping** | + | ====FPS ramping==== |
| - | **Ramp duration** | + | ====Ramp duration==== |
| This function will not change the frame rate from the video header; the | This function will not change the frame rate from the video header; the | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **ISO A** | + | ====ISO A==== |
| - | **ISO B** | + | ====ISO B==== |
| Select the two ISO values from the submenu. Possible postprocessing workflows: | Select the two ISO values from the submenu. Possible postprocessing workflows: | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Mid-range correction** Correction applied between the central areas and the corners. | + | ====Mid-range correction==== |
| + | Correction applied between the central areas and the corners. | ||
| - | **Corner correction** Stronger bias towards corners. | + | ====Corner correction==== |
| + | Stronger bias towards corners. | ||
| - | **Extreme corner correction** Heavy correction in the corners. | + | ====Extreme corner correction==== |
| + | Heavy correction in the corners. | ||
| Minus values increase the vignette. | Minus values increase the vignette. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **ML Digital ISO** Pull back the ISO to achieve superior highlight roll off. | + | ====ML Digital ISO==== |
| + | Pull back the ISO to achieve superior highlight roll off. | ||
| - | **Black Level** Set your black level to control green shadows. | + | ====Black Level==== |
| + | Set your black level to control green shadows. | ||
| - | **Absolute Zero Sharpness** Disables any kind of sharpening. | + | ====Shutter fine-tuning==== |
| + | > incomplete | ||
| - | **Edge Emphasis** Picks out edges in bright areas. | + | > |
| + | > Disables any kind of sharpening. | ||
| - | **Noise Reduction** In camera noise reduction. | + | > |
| + | > Picks out edges in bright areas. | ||
| - | ===== Creative Effects ===== | + | >====Noise Reduction==== |
| + | > In camera noise reduction. | ||
| - | Custom image effects found by investigating DIGIC registers. | + | >===== Creative Effects ===== (Obsolete?) |
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | >Custom image effects found by investigating DIGIC registers. |
| - | **Desaturate** lets you record grayscale with any picture style. | + | > //Submenu options:// |
| - | **Negative image** Inverts your luma values | + | > |
| + | > lets you record grayscale with any picture style. | ||
| - | **Swap U-V** Red becomes blue. | + | > |
| + | > Inverts your luma values | ||
| - | **Cartoon look** for this to work, set sharpness in your picture style to any nonzero value. | + | > |
| + | > Red becomes blue. | ||
| + | |||
| + | >====Cartoon look==== | ||
| + | > for this to work, set sharpness in your picture style to any nonzero value. | ||
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| 600D 3x crop mode for supported cameras (650D, 700D, EOS M) | 600D 3x crop mode for supported cameras (650D, 700D, EOS M) | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Resolution** 640 to 3584. Width of captured image in pixels. 5D2 tops out at 1856. | + | ====Resolution==== |
| + | 640 to 3584. Width of captured image in pixels. 5D2 tops out at 1856. | ||
| - | **Aspect Ratio** 5:1 to 1:2. Height of captured image. | + | ====Aspect Ratio==== |
| + | 5:1 to 1:2. Height of captured image. | ||
| - | **Create directory** ON or OFF. Saves video chunks in separate folders. | + | ====Create directory==== |
| + | ON or OFF. Saves video chunks in separate folders. | ||
| - | **Global Draw** ON or OFF. Disables GD while recording, though some previews require it. | + | ====Global Draw==== |
| + | ON or OFF. Disables GD while recording, though some previews require it. | ||
| - | **Frame Skipping** ON or OFF. Stops recording if you drop a frame. | + | ====Frame Skipping==== |
| + | ON or OFF. Stops recording if you drop a frame. | ||
| - | **Preview Options** Auto, Canon, ML Grayscale, HaCKeD & Hacked No Prev. | + | ====Preview Options==== |
| + | Auto, Canon, ML Grayscale, HaCKeD & Hacked No Prev. | ||
| - | **Status when recording** Icon, None & Debug. | + | ====Status when recording==== |
| + | Icon, None & Debug. | ||
| - | **Start delay** 2, 4 & 10 second delay, useful for stabilizing. | + | ====Start delay==== |
| + | 2, 4 & 10 second delay, useful for stabilizing. | ||
| - | **Files > 4GB (exFAT)** OFF, ON. By default ML will splitt long recordings into chunks up to 4 GByte each. File naming starts with *.MLV, followed by *.M00, M01 and - in theory - up to *.M99. Your record consists of *all* parts put together in postprocessing. So don't forget to transfer them to your working directory. | + | ====Files > 4GB (exFAT)==== |
| + | OFF, ON. By default ML will splitt long recordings into chunks up to 4 GByte each. File naming starts with *.MLV, followed by *.M00, M01 and - in theory - up to *.M99. Your record consists of *all* parts put together in postprocessing. So don't forget to transfer them to your working directory. | ||
| With setting ON only a unique file *.MLV will be created and growing in size while recording. If your file system is not exFAT ML will get stuck reaching 4 GB limit. ML itself does not check if file system is exFAT! | With setting ON only a unique file *.MLV will be created and growing in size while recording. If your file system is not exFAT ML will get stuck reaching 4 GB limit. ML itself does not check if file system is exFAT! | ||
| Caveat: Files > 4 GB are not supported on some file systems so make sure your storage device is compatible! | Caveat: Files > 4 GB are not supported on some file systems so make sure your storage device is compatible! | ||
| - | **Digital dolly** Pan your frame in camera digitally. | + | ====Digital dolly==== |
| + | Pan your frame in camera digitally. | ||
| - | **Card warm-up** Some cards perform better after warming up. | + | ====Card warm-up==== |
| + | Some cards perform better after warming up. | ||
| - | **Extra Hacks** Small tweaks to maximise writing speed. | + | ====Extra Hacks==== |
| + | Small tweaks to maximise writing speed. | ||
| - | **Debug trace** Writes an execution trace to your card and causes performance dips. | + | ====Debug trace==== |
| + | Writes an execution trace to your card and causes performance dips. | ||
| - | **Show buffer graph** Shows current buffer usage and expected frames. | + | ====Show buffer graph==== |
| + | Shows current buffer usage and expected frames. | ||
| - | **Buffer fill method** Select your method for filling buffers. | + | ====Buffer fill method==== |
| + | Select your method for filling buffers. | ||
| - | **CF-only Buffers** | + | ====CF-only Buffers==== |
| - | **Card Spanning** | + | ====Card Spanning==== |
| - | **Reserve card space** Reserves a chunk of space before recording to write over if you fill the card during a take. | + | ====Reserve card space==== |
| + | Reserves a chunk of space before recording to write over if you fill the card during a take. | ||
| - | **Tag: Text** Custom filenames. | + | ====Tag: Text==== |
| + | Custom filenames. | ||
| - | **Tag: Take** | + | ====Tag: Take==== |
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Resolution** 640 to 35xx. Width of captured image in pixels. 5D2 tops out at 1856. | + | ====Resolution==== |
| + | 640 to 35xx. Width of captured image in pixels. 5D2 tops out at 1856. | ||
| - | **Aspect Ratio** 5:1 to 1:2. Defines height of captured image. | + | ====Aspect Ratio==== |
| + | 5:1 to 1:2. Defines height of captured image. | ||
| - | **Pre-record** OFF 1, 2 5 or 10 seconds: Stores given duration into internal memory buffer in a loop. Old frames are discarded. | + | ====Pre-record==== |
| + | OFF 1, 2 5 or 10 seconds: Stores given duration into internal memory buffer in a loop. Old frames are discarded. | ||
| - | **Playback** Will play back the last record. Requires module mlv_play to be loaded. | + | ====Playback==== |
| + | Will play back the last record. Requires module mlv_play to be loaded. | ||
| - | **Advanced ...** | + | ====Advanced ...==== |
| - | | + | ==== Preview:==== |
| + | Auto, Real-time, Framing, Frozen LV | ||
| - | | + | ==== Digital dolly:==== |
| + | Pan your frame in camera digitally. | ||
| - | | + | ==== Card warm-up==== |
| + | Some cards perform better after warming up. | ||
| - | | + | ====Use SRM job memory:==== |
| - | | + | ==== Small hacks:==== |
| + | Small tweaks to maximise writing speed. | ||
| - | | + | ====Show buffer graph:==== |
| + | Shows detailed info and buffer allocation graphs. | ||
| ===== Movie Tweaks ===== | ===== Movie Tweaks ===== | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Time indicator** When recording a movie, ML will display a small time counter in the upper right corner, which can be: | + | ====Time indicator==== |
| + | When recording a movie, ML will display a small time counter in the upper right corner, which can be: | ||
| * Elapsed: duration of the current clip | * Elapsed: duration of the current clip | ||
| * Remain.Card: | * Remain.Card: | ||
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| normal. | normal. | ||
| - | **Movie Logging** If this setting is ON, | + | ====Movie Logging==== |
| + | If this setting is ON, | ||
| Magic Lantern will write out a metadata file for the each movie to | Magic Lantern will write out a metadata file for the each movie to | ||
| MVI_1234.LOG (numbered after the movie). The log file contains lens and | MVI_1234.LOG (numbered after the movie). The log file contains lens and | ||
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| to CSV and import them in MS Excel. | to CSV and import them in MS Excel. | ||
| - | **Movie Restart** | + | ====Movie Restart==== |
| While this setting is on, movie recording will restart automatically, | While this setting is on, movie recording will restart automatically, | ||
| unless you stop it. There will be a few frames (typ. about 0.5 seconds) skipped during | unless you stop it. There will be a few frames (typ. about 0.5 seconds) skipped during | ||
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| - | **REC/STBY notify** Custom notifications for recording or standby: | + | ====REC/STBY notify==== |
| + | Custom notifications for recording or standby: | ||
| * Red Crossout highly recommended if you forget to press record | * Red Crossout highly recommended if you forget to press record | ||
| * Message it shows STBY or REC | * Message it shows STBY or REC | ||
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| All options with display output require Global Draw/ | All options with display output require Global Draw/ | ||
| - | **Force LiveView** bypass the dialog saying Press LV button to activate movie shooting. | + | ====Force LiveView==== |
| + | bypass the dialog saying Press LV button to activate movie shooting. | ||
| * Always: force LiveView even if you use an unchipped lens, or no lens at all. Be careful, you may get dust on the sensor while changing lenses. | * Always: force LiveView even if you use an unchipped lens, or no lens at all. Be careful, you may get dust on the sensor while changing lenses. | ||
| * Start & CPU lenses: it will force LiveView at startup, regardless of the lens used. After this, it will only bypass the dialog when a chipped | * Start & CPU lenses: it will force LiveView at startup, regardless of the lens used. After this, it will only bypass the dialog when a chipped | ||
| - | **Shutter Lock** This option locks the shutter value in movie mode (you will be able to change it only from ML menu). | + | ====Shutter Lock==== |
| + | This option locks the shutter value in movie mode (you will be able to change it only from ML menu). | ||
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| ===== Exposure Lock (50D) ===== | ===== Exposure Lock (50D) ===== | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| Locks the exposure in movie mode. You can also use the * button (you don't have to hold it pressed). | Locks the exposure in movie mode. You can also use the * button (you don't have to hold it pressed). | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Bracket type** Choose the variables to bracket. | + | ====Bracket type==== Choose the variables to bracket. |
| * Exposure (Tv, Ae) | * Exposure (Tv, Ae) | ||
| * Exposure (Flash) | * Exposure (Flash) | ||
| * DOF (Aperture) | * DOF (Aperture) | ||
| - | **Frames** Number of bracketed shots. Can be computed automatically. | + | ====Frames==== Number of bracketed shots. Can be computed automatically. |
| * Automated | * Automated | ||
| * 0 - 12 | * 0 - 12 | ||
| - | **EV increment** Exposure difference between two frames. | + | ====EV increment==== |
| + | Exposure difference between two frames. | ||
| * Range 0.5 - 8 EV (0.5 - 2 EV in 0.5 EV increments, 2 - 8 in 1) | * Range 0.5 - 8 EV (0.5 - 2 EV in 0.5 EV increments, 2 - 8 in 1) | ||
| - | **Sequence** Bracketing sequence order / type. Zero is always first (cannot be changened in code, don't ask for it). | + | ====Sequence==== |
| + | Bracketing sequence order / type. Zero is always first (cannot be changened in code, don't ask for it). | ||
| * 0 - -- (descending exposure time | * 0 - -- (descending exposure time | ||
| * 0 - + -- ++ | * 0 - + -- ++ | ||
| * 0 + ++ | * 0 + ++ | ||
| - | **2- second delay** Delay before starting the exposure. | + | ====2- second delay==== |
| + | Delay before starting the exposure. | ||
| * Auto | * Auto | ||
| * OFF | * OFF | ||
| - | **ISO shifting** Also use ISO as bracket variable. Range 100 - max AutoISO. | + | ====ISO shifting==== |
| + | Also use ISO as bracket variable. Range 100 - max AutoISO. | ||
| * OFF | * OFF | ||
| * Full | * Full | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Take a pic every** Duration between two shots. More precise: Time between 2 " | + | ====Take a pic every==== |
| + | Duration between two shots. More precise: Time between 2 " | ||
| Caveats: | Caveats: | ||
| If selected interval is lower than exposure time next pic will be taken immediately after last pic. | If selected interval is lower than exposure time next pic will be taken immediately after last pic. | ||
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| > Internal note: ML menu shows (bottom line) calculation for time lapse duration depending on number of pics and interval. No idea how to represent this. | > Internal note: ML menu shows (bottom line) calculation for time lapse duration depending on number of pics and interval. No idea how to represent this. | ||
| - | ** Start trigger | + | ==== Start trigger |
| + | Options for how to trigger intervalometer. | ||
| * Leave Menu: Will trigger Intervalometer by leaving ML menu or by camera startup/ | * Leave Menu: Will trigger Intervalometer by leaving ML menu or by camera startup/ | ||
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| - | **Start after** Start delay (up to 8 hours). | + | ====Start after==== |
| + | Start delay (up to 8 hours). | ||
| - | **Stop after** Stop after X pictures. | + | ====Stop after==== |
| + | Stop after X pictures. | ||
| You can stop the intervalometer by rotating the mode dial, by pressing MENU | You can stop the intervalometer by rotating the mode dial, by pressing MENU | ||
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| blink once per second to let you know it's alive and kicking. | blink once per second to let you know it's alive and kicking. | ||
| - | **Ramping options** | + | ====Ramping options==== |
| Only visible after loading module adv_int.mo | Only visible after loading module adv_int.mo | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | * Enabled OFF, ON | + | === Enabled |
| - | | + | |
| - | | + | === Use Global Time === |
| - | | + | |
| - | | + | === Loop After === |
| - | | + | |
| - | | + | === External Source |
| - | | + | |
| + | === List Keyframes | ||
| + | ===Save Keyframes | ||
| + | ===Clear Keyfames | ||
| + | === New Keyframe | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Sidecar file type** Sidecar file format for deflicker metadata. | + | ====Sidecar file type==== |
| + | Sidecar file format for deflicker metadata. | ||
| * UFRaw: Suitable for open-source UFRaw image processor. Because of cam's limitation files are named " | * UFRaw: Suitable for open-source UFRaw image processor. Because of cam's limitation files are named " | ||
| * Adobe XMP: Suitable for Adobe products. | * Adobe XMP: Suitable for Adobe products. | ||
| - | **Deflicker percentile** Where to meter for deflickering. Recommended 50%. | + | ====Deflicker percentile==== |
| + | Where to meter for deflickering. Recommended 50%. | ||
| - | **Deflicker target level** Desired exposure level for processed pics. 0 = overexposed. | + | ====Deflicker target level==== |
| + | Desired exposure level for processed pics. 0 = overexposed. | ||
| File naming for sidecar files expects setting "Color Space = sRGB" and does not support "Adobe RGB" setting on its own. | File naming for sidecar files expects setting "Color Space = sRGB" and does not support "Adobe RGB" setting on its own. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Exposure duration** from 1s to 8h00m00s in 1 seconds increments. | + | ====Exposure duration==== |
| + | from 1s to 8h00m00s in 1 seconds increments. | ||
| - | **Display during exposure** | + | ====Display during exposure==== |
| * Don't change: You will see a clock counting up | * Don't change: You will see a clock counting up | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Near:** To take a picture, put your hand near the LCD sensor. | + | ====Near:==== |
| + | To take a picture, put your hand near the LCD sensor. | ||
| - | **Away:** Picture is taken when you get your hand away from the sensor. You may combine this setting with Mirror Lockup. | + | ====Away:==== |
| + | Picture is taken when you get your hand away from the sensor. You may combine this setting with Mirror Lockup. | ||
| - | **Wave:** Picture is taken after you wave your hand 3 times near the | + | ====Wave:==== |
| + | Picture is taken after you wave your hand 3 times near the | ||
| sensor. You can leave it on without interfering (too much) with normal | sensor. You can leave it on without interfering (too much) with normal | ||
| shooting. | shooting. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Trigger level (dB)** | + | ====Trigger level (dB)==== |
| To take a picture (or start recording a movie), make some loud noise, for | To take a picture (or start recording a movie), make some loud noise, for | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Trigger by** | + | ====Trigger by==== |
| * Exposure change: it only reacts to brightness changes. Detects large | * Exposure change: it only reacts to brightness changes. Detects large | ||
| moving subjects which cause significant change in exposure. | moving subjects which cause significant change in exposure. | ||
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| * Steady hands: For handheld shooting. Triggers if there is no blur detected. | * Steady hands: For handheld shooting. Triggers if there is no blur detected. | ||
| - | **Trigger level** High values = less sensitivity to motion. | + | ====Trigger level==== |
| + | High values = less sensitivity to motion. | ||
| - | **Detect Size** Size of the area on which motion shall be detected. | + | ====Detect Size==== |
| + | Size of the area on which motion shall be detected. | ||
| - | **Delay** Range from 0 (OFF) to 1 second in 0.1 second increments. Delay between the motion detection and picture taken. | + | ====Delay==== |
| + | Range from 0 (OFF) to 1 second in 0.1 second increments. Delay between the motion detection and picture taken. | ||
| Detection time is somewhere between 200-300ms (according to DataGhost' | Detection time is somewhere between 200-300ms (according to DataGhost' | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Silent Mode** | + | ====Silent Mode==== |
| * Simple: simple, low-resolution. Image resolution is usually | * Simple: simple, low-resolution. Image resolution is usually | ||
| around 1 or 2 MPix, and depends on the current mode (zoom or not, | around 1 or 2 MPix, and depends on the current mode (zoom or not, | ||
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| Source: https:// | Source: https:// | ||
| - | **Trigger mode** | + | ====Trigger mode==== |
| * Half-shutter press | * Half-shutter press | ||
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| * Delayed | * Delayed | ||
| - | **File Format** Choose DNG or MLV. Later requires loading MLV_REC.mo. | + | ====File Format==== |
| + | Choose DNG or MLV. Later requires loading MLV_REC.mo. | ||
| In short: " | In short: " | ||
| If you want to use Deflicker option (deflick.mo) you have to use DNG format. MLV not supported. | If you want to use Deflicker option (deflick.mo) you have to use DNG format. MLV not supported. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **MLU mode** Choose when MLU should be active. | + | ====MLU mode==== |
| + | Choose when MLU should be active. | ||
| - | **Handheld Shutter** At what shutter speeds you want to use handheld MLU. | + | ====Handheld Shutter==== |
| + | At what shutter speeds you want to use handheld MLU. | ||
| - | **Handheld Delay** Delay between mirror and shutter movement. | + | ====Handheld Delay==== |
| + | Delay between mirror and shutter movement. | ||
| - | **Normal MLU Delay** MLU delay used with intervalometer, | + | ====Normal MLU Delay==== |
| + | MLU delay used with intervalometer, | ||
| Timer+Remote will auto-enable MLU under one of the following conditions (and disable it otherwise): | Timer+Remote will auto-enable MLU under one of the following conditions (and disable it otherwise): | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | | + | ==== Flash expo compensation |
| - | external flash without putting light on the scene coming from the | + | -10..+3 EV. |
| - | onboard flash. | + | Tip: you may use -10EV to trigger an external flash without putting light on the scene coming from the onboard flash. |
| - | | + | ==== Flash / No flash ==== |
| - | whether to use flash or not. Odd pictures (by file number) will be taken | + | use this when you are not sure whether to use flash or not. Odd pictures (by file number) will be taken with flash, even pictures without flash. |
| - | with flash, even pictures without flash. | + | |
| > Available for 1100D, 500D, 550D and 600D only. None of them here to test. Anyone out here to be able to drop a word? | > Available for 1100D, 500D, 550D and 600D only. None of them here to test. Anyone out here to be able to drop a word? | ||
| - | | + | ==== 3rd party flash in LV==== |
| - | disables LiveView on half-shutter press. DISABLE this option when you don't use it!!! | + | A trick for using a non-Canon flash in LiveView on Rebel cameras, which disables LiveView on half-shutter press. DISABLE this option when you don't use it!!! |
| ===== Shoot Preferences ===== | ===== Shoot Preferences ===== | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Pics at once** Range: 1 (OFF) - 9. How many pics to take at once for each trigger event. | + | ====Pics at once==== |
| + | Range: 1 (OFF) - 9. How many pics to take at once for each trigger event. | ||
| Useful for one-time events like Audio Remote Shot, Trap Focus, Motion Detect. | Useful for one-time events like Audio Remote Shot, Trap Focus, Motion Detect. | ||
| If using together with Intervalometer make sure exposure time (multiplied) does not exceed interval duration. | If using together with Intervalometer make sure exposure time (multiplied) does not exceed interval duration. | ||
| - | **Use Autofocus** For intervalometer, | + | ====Use Autofocus==== |
| + | For intervalometer, | ||
| With default setting OFF intervalometer, | With default setting OFF intervalometer, | ||
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| Also consider that lag between trigger condition met and image aquisition will be extended by the time needed for focusing. | Also consider that lag between trigger condition met and image aquisition will be extended by the time needed for focusing. | ||
| - | **Post scripts** Post processing scripts/ | + | ====Post scripts==== |
| + | Post processing scripts/ | ||
| * Enfuse | * Enfuse | ||
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| - | **Intervalometer Script** Scripts/ | + | ====Intervalometer Script==== |
| + | Scripts/ | ||
| Those scripts consists of commands creating directories for each interval sequence and moving associated image files to those directories. | Those scripts consists of commands creating directories for each interval sequence and moving associated image files to those directories. | ||
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| - | **Snap Simulation** Simulates picture aquisition for testing purposes without wearing out shutter and mirror. Useful for testing Íntervalometer, | + | ====Snap Simulation==== |
| + | Simulates picture aquisition for testing purposes without wearing out shutter and mirror. Useful for testing Íntervalometer, | ||
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| Takes a picture when the subject comes into focus. | Takes a picture when the subject comes into focus. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **OFF** | **OFF** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| + | ====Focus using==== | ||
| + | //Values:// | ||
| - | **Focus using OFF** | + | **OFF** |
| - | **Focus using Arrows** | + | **Arrows** |
| you will be able to focus with the arrow keys. | you will be able to focus with the arrow keys. | ||
| - | **Focus using LCD Sensor** | + | **LCD Sensor** |
| Focus by placing your hand near the LCD sensor (avoiding | Focus by placing your hand near the LCD sensor (avoiding | ||
| shake). To use this, you may need to disable LCDsensor Remote. | shake). To use this, you may need to disable LCDsensor Remote. | ||
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| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| Works in Liveview only! | Works in Liveview only! | ||
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| You have to set both points in "Focus end point" menu! | You have to set both points in "Focus end point" menu! | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| After the move is complete pressing again reverses the move. | After the move is complete pressing again reverses the move. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Run focus stack** | + | ====Run focus stack==== |
| - | **Num. pics in front** "In front" | + | ====Num. pics in front==== |
| + | "In front" | ||
| - | **Num. pics behind** " | + | ====Num. pics behind==== |
| + | " | ||
| - | **Focus steps / picture** " | + | ====Focus steps / picture==== |
| + | " | ||
| - | **Flash Delay** If flash is used this setting will determine seconds reserved for recharging. Your cam is unable to know if the flash is properly charged or not. | + | ====Flash Delay==== |
| + | If flash is used this setting will determine seconds reserved for recharging. Your cam is unable to know if the flash is properly charged or not. | ||
| - | **Copy rack focus range** Takes focus points selected with "Rack focus" for Focus stacking. See " | + | ====Copy rack focus range==== |
| + | Takes focus points selected with "Rack focus" for Focus stacking. See " | ||
| Usage: | Usage: | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | * Step Size: Step size for one focus command, as used by EOS Utility. | + | ====Step Size==== |
| + | Step size for one focus command, as used by EOS Utility. | ||
| | | ||
| - | * Step Delay: Delay between two successive focus commands. May be used with option "Step Wait". | + | ====Step Delay==== |
| + | Delay between two successive focus commands. May be used with option "Step Wait". | ||
| | | ||
| - | * Step Wait: | + | ====Step Wait==== |
| If Wait is not active, ML will only wait a for fixed delay before sending | If Wait is not active, ML will only wait a for fixed delay before sending | ||
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| then it will wait for a fixed delay, as configured here. This will | then it will wait for a fixed delay, as configured here. This will | ||
| increase rack focus accuracy, but may cause stutter with certain lenses. | increase rack focus accuracy, but may cause stutter with certain lenses. | ||
| - | * Left/Right dir | + | ====Left/Right dir==== |
| - | | + | ====Up/Down dir==== |
| - | | + | ====Start delay==== |
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Circle of Confusion** | + | ====Circle of Confusion==== |
| - | **DOF formula** | + | ====DOF formula==== |
| * Simple | * Simple | ||
| * Diffraction-aware | * Diffraction-aware | ||
| - | **DOF info in LiveView**: OFF or ON | + | ====DOF info in LiveView==== |
| + | OFF or ON | ||
| ===== Focus Patterns ===== | ===== Focus Patterns ===== | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Center selection** | + | ====Center selection==== |
| - | **Horiziontal | + | ====Horizontal |
| - | **Vertical selection** | + | ====Vertical selection==== |
| - | **Shortcut keys** | + | ====Shortcut keys==== |
| To change the focus pattern: | To change the focus pattern: | ||
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| Read-only lens and Depth of Field data. | Read-only lens and Depth of Field data. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values// |
| ** Lens:** Lens identifier, focal length, aperture | ** Lens:** Lens identifier, focal length, aperture | ||
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| Will only displayed if half-shutter button is not pressed! | Will only displayed if half-shutter button is not pressed! | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **OFF** | **OFF** | ||
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| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| + | Normal, High, Very high | ||
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| Adjusts the contrast in LiveView. It doesn' | Adjusts the contrast in LiveView. It doesn' | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **Zero** | **Zero** | ||
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| Adjusts the saturation in LiveView. It doesn' | Adjusts the saturation in LiveView. It doesn' | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **Grayscale (zero)** | **Grayscale (zero)** | ||
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| dark scenes (where Canon' | dark scenes (where Canon' | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **OFF** | **OFF** | ||
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| Clear bitmap overlays from LiveView display. | Clear bitmap overlays from LiveView display. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **OFF** | **OFF** | ||
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| **OFF** | **OFF** | ||
| - | **5:4** | + | **5:4(1.25** |
| - | **4:3** | + | **4:3(1.33)** |
| - | **7:5** | + | **7:5(1.4)** |
| - | **3:2** | + | **3:2(1.5)** |
| - | **5:3** | + | **5:3 (1.66)** |
| + | |||
| + | **9:5 (1.8)** | ||
| **2:1** | **2:1** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Screen Layout** Choose screen layout (position of ML top and bottom bars), for different cameras or for external monitors. | + | ====Screen Layout==== |
| + | Choose screen layout (position of ML top and bottom bars), for different cameras or for external monitors. | ||
| Top/bottom layouts: | Top/bottom layouts: | ||
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| * Bottom, under 16:9: suitable for low-resolution external monitors and for 4:3-screen cameras in movie mode. | * Bottom, under 16:9: suitable for low-resolution external monitors and for 4:3-screen cameras in movie mode. | ||
| - | **Color scheme** | + | ====Color scheme==== |
| This affects the colors and brightness of the on-screen information including LiveView overlays, Canon menus and ML menus. | This affects the colors and brightness of the on-screen information including LiveView overlays, Canon menus and ML menus. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Value:// |
| Range from: Default (bright), Dark, Bright Gray, Dark Gray, Dark Red, Dark Green. Tip: | Range from: Default (bright), Dark, Bright Gray, Dark Gray, Dark Red, Dark Green. Tip: | ||
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| - | **Image position** | + | ====Image position==== |
| This may make the image better visible from different angles | This may make the image better visible from different angles | ||
| (especially on cameras without flip-out screen). | (especially on cameras without flip-out screen). | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| Range from -16px to 16px in 8px increments. | Range from -16px to 16px in 8px increments. | ||
| - | **UpsideDown mode** This mode is useful if you want to mount your camera upside-down. | + | ====UpsideDown mode==== |
| + | This mode is useful if you want to mount your camera upside-down. | ||
| - | **Orientation** | + | ====Orientation==== |
| Upside-down and mirroring option | Upside-down and mirroring option | ||
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| For cams with flip-out LCD | For cams with flip-out LCD | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| * Normal | * Normal | ||
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| - | **Auto Mirroring** | + | ====Auto Mirroring==== |
| For cameras with flip-out LCD, this options prevents mirroring the display | For cameras with flip-out LCD, this options prevents mirroring the display | ||
| when you open it at 180 degrees. | when you open it at 180 degrees. | ||
| - | **LV crazy colors** | + | ====LV crazy colors==== |
| May be helpful for white balance. | May be helpful for white balance. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| * OFF | * OFF | ||
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| * Extreme Chrome | * Extreme Chrome | ||
| - | **Force HDMI-VGA** | + | ====Force HDMI-VGA==== |
| This option will force a low-resolution mode on HDMI displays | This option will force a low-resolution mode on HDMI displays | ||
| (720×480), which avoids black screen when you start/stop recording. | (720×480), which avoids black screen when you start/stop recording. | ||
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| For 50D only: disable Canon graphics elements to avoid conflicts with ML graphics in LiveView. | For 50D only: disable Canon graphics elements to avoid conflicts with ML graphics in LiveView. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| * Idle/Menus: only enable Canon graphics when some transparent menu from LiveView is active. | * Idle/Menus: only enable Canon graphics when some transparent menu from LiveView is active. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Card test at startup** | + | ====Card test at startup==== |
| - | **CF card workaround** | + | ====CF card workaround==== |
| - | **Preferred card** | + | ====Preferred card==== |
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **SET at startup** By enabling this ML will not be loaded at startup. Same as pressing SET during startup. | + | ====SET at startup==== |
| + | By enabling this ML will not be loaded at startup. Same as pressing SET during startup. | ||
| - | **Config preset** Create different presets of menu configurations. | + | ====Config preset==== |
| + | Create different presets of menu configurations. | ||
| ML options and settings can be overwhelming, | ML options and settings can be overwhelming, | ||
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| Caveat: Order of custom presets is not by alphabet/ | Caveat: Order of custom presets is not by alphabet/ | ||
| - | **Config AutoSave** | + | ====Config AutoSave==== |
| Saves settings automatically to magic.cfg whenever you change a setting | Saves settings automatically to magic.cfg whenever you change a setting | ||
| in ML menu. Config saving process will take place as soon as you close | in ML menu. Config saving process will take place as soon as you close | ||
| the menu. | the menu. | ||
| - | **Save config now** Save ML settings to ML/ | + | ====Save config now==== |
| + | Save ML settings to ML/ | ||
| - | **Restore ML defaults** use this to restore ML default settings. After deleting the config file, restart the camera. | + | ====Restore ML defaults==== |
| + | use this to restore ML default settings. After deleting the config file, restart the camera. | ||
| As mentioned above using Config Presets allows to switch numerous ML settings at once. If you want to rely on this feature make up your mind about how to change and preserve settings. | As mentioned above using Config Presets allows to switch numerous ML settings at once. If you want to rely on this feature make up your mind about how to change and preserve settings. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Play mode actions** When you press associated " | + | ====Play mode actions==== |
| + | When you press associated " | ||
| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | * **Action type**: | + | ===Action type=== |
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| * Exposure Adjust: ? | * Exposure Adjust: ? | ||
| - | * **Trigger key(s)** | + | ===Trigger key(s)=== |
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| - | **Image Review** | + | ====Image Review==== |
| * QuickReview default: just like in standard firmware. | * QuickReview default: just like in standard firmware. | ||
| * Canon Mnu: | * Canon Mnu: | ||
| - | **Quick Zoom** Faster zoom in PLAY mode, for checking critical focus: | + | ====Quick Zoom==== |
| + | Faster zoom in PLAY mode, for checking critical focus: | ||
| * OFF | * OFF | ||
| * ON - zooms faster than Canon firmware. | * ON - zooms faster than Canon firmware. | ||
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| * Full Z on last pos.: similar, but it will remember the last position of the zoom box. | * Full Z on last pos.: similar, but it will remember the last position of the zoom box. | ||
| - | **LV button** Customize the LiveView button in PLAY mode: | + | ====LV button==== |
| + | Customize the LiveView button in PLAY mode: | ||
| * Default (enter LiveView) | * Default (enter LiveView) | ||
| * Protect image | * Protect image | ||
| * Rate image | * Rate image | ||
| - | **Quick Erase** Shortcut for erasing images without confirmation (hold SET and press ERASE). Be careful! | + | ====Quick Erase==== |
| + | Shortcut for erasing images without confirmation (hold SET and press ERASE). Be careful! | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Zoom x5** Disable Zoom function. | + | ====Zoom x5==== |
| + | Disable Zoom function. | ||
| - | **Zoom x10** Disable Zoom function. | + | ====Zoom x10==== |
| + | Disable Zoom function. | ||
| - | **Auto exposure on Zoom** Auto adjusts exposure so you can focus manually wide open. | + | ====Auto exposure on Zoom==== |
| + | Auto adjusts exposure so you can focus manually wide open. | ||
| - | **Increase SharpContrast** Increase sharpness and contrast when you zoom in LiveView. | + | ====Increase SharpContrast==== |
| + | Increase sharpness and contrast when you zoom in LiveView. | ||
| - | **Zoom on HalfShutter** Enable zoom when you hold he shutter halfway pressed. | + | ====Zoom on HalfShutter==== |
| + | Enable zoom when you hold he shutter halfway pressed. | ||
| - | **Zoom with Focus Ring** Zoom when you turn the focus ring on some Canon lenses. | + | ====Zoom with Focus Ring==== |
| + | Zoom when you turn the focus ring on some Canon lenses. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Speed** Allows you to move the focus box quicker. | + | ====Speed==== |
| + | Allows you to move the focus box quicker. | ||
| - | **Snap points** Pick points of your image to snap the box to. | + | ====Snap points==== |
| + | Pick points of your image to snap the box to. | ||
| - | **Display** Show or Auto-Hide. | + | ====Display==== |
| + | Show or Auto-Hide. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Audio Gain** | + | ====Audio Gain==== |
| * LEFT/RIGHT: input gain | * LEFT/RIGHT: input gain | ||
| * UP/DOWN: output gain | * UP/DOWN: output gain | ||
| * SET: input | * SET: input | ||
| - | **ISO/Kelvin** | + | ====ISO/Kelvin==== |
| * LEFT/RIGHT: ISO | * LEFT/RIGHT: ISO | ||
| * UP/DOWN: white balance | * UP/DOWN: white balance | ||
| * SET: PushWB | * SET: PushWB | ||
| - | **Shutter/ | + | ====Shutter/ |
| * LEFT/RIGHT: shutter | * LEFT/RIGHT: shutter | ||
| * UP/DOWN: aperture | * UP/DOWN: aperture | ||
| * SET: 180d shutter | * SET: 180d shutter | ||
| - | **LCD Bright/ | + | ====LCD Bright/ |
| * LEFT/RIGHT: LCD bright | * LEFT/RIGHT: LCD bright | ||
| * UP/DOWN: LCD saturation | * UP/DOWN: LCD saturation | ||
| * SET: reset | * SET: reset | ||
| - | **Use SET button** Enable functions for SET when you use arrow keys: | + | ====Use SET button==== |
| + | Enable functions for SET when you use arrow keys: | ||
| * Audio input (internal mic, external mic, balanced…) | * Audio input (internal mic, external mic, balanced…) | ||
| * Push-button white balance | * Push-button white balance | ||
| * 180-degree shutter speed | * 180-degree shutter speed | ||
| * Reset LCD brightness to 5 and saturation to Normal. | * Reset LCD brightness to 5 and saturation to Normal. | ||
| + | |||
| + | | ||
| ===== Misc key settings ===== | ===== Misc key settings ===== | ||
| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **LCD Sensor Shortcuts** | + | ====LCD Sensor Shortcuts==== |
| Use the LCD face sensor as an extra key in ML (e.g. for triggering arrow | Use the LCD face sensor as an extra key in ML (e.g. for triggering arrow | ||
| keys, for blocking follow focus or for bypassing magic zoom key). | keys, for blocking follow focus or for bypassing magic zoom key). | ||
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| device which covers the LCD sensor (e.g. a loupe). | device which covers the LCD sensor (e.g. a loupe). | ||
| - | **Sticky DOF Preview** | + | ====Sticky DOF Preview==== |
| Makes the DOF preview button sticky (press to toggle). Enabling DOF | Makes the DOF preview button sticky (press to toggle). Enabling DOF | ||
| preview will block certain buttons. Enable Exposure Override to preview | preview will block certain buttons. Enable Exposure Override to preview | ||
| DOF without blocking the buttons. | DOF without blocking the buttons. | ||
| - | **Sticky HalfShutter** | + | ====Sticky HalfShutter==== |
| Makes the half-shutter button sticky (press to toggle). Use this to | Makes the half-shutter button sticky (press to toggle). Use this to | ||
| prevent the camera from turning off LiveView after 30 minutes. | prevent the camera from turning off LiveView after 30 minutes. | ||
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| - | **Swap MENU ERASE** (60D) | + | ====Swap MENU ERASE(60D)==== |
| Swaps MENU and ERASE buttons. This feature allows one-handed navigation in ML | Swaps MENU and ERASE buttons. This feature allows one-handed navigation in ML | ||
| menu on 60D, but will have to use MENU button to delete the pictures. | menu on 60D, but will have to use MENU button to delete the pictures. | ||
| - | **DigitalZoom Shortcut** (600D) | + | ====DigitalZoom Shortcut==== |
| + | (600D) | ||
| On 600D/T3i, this lets you customize the behavior of DISP + Zoom In / Zoom Out shortcut key in movie mode: | On 600D/T3i, this lets you customize the behavior of DISP + Zoom In / Zoom Out shortcut key in movie mode: | ||
| 1x,3x : toggle between 1x and 3x digital zoom modes (FullHD) | 1x,3x : toggle between 1x and 3x digital zoom modes (FullHD) | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Mode warning** Warn if you turn the dial to another position. | + | ====Mode warning==== |
| + | Warn if you turn the dial to another position. | ||
| - | **Quality warning** Warn if you change the picture quality. | + | ====Quality warning==== |
| + | Warn if you change the picture quality. | ||
| - | **ALO warning** Warn if you enable ALO by mistake. | + | ====ALO warning==== |
| + | Warn if you enable ALO by mistake. | ||
| - | **WB warning** Warn if you disable AWB by mistake. | + | ====WB warning==== |
| + | Warn if you disable AWB by mistake. | ||
| - | **AF/MF warning** Warn on manual/ | + | ====AF/MF warning==== |
| + | Warn on manual/ | ||
| - | **Warning message** Use LED and/or messagebox and/or beep to warn you. | + | ====Warning message==== |
| + | Use LED and/or messagebox and/or beep to warn you. | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Enable power saving** on Standby, during Recording, or always. | + | ====Enable power saving==== |
| + | on Standby, during Recording, or always. | ||
| - | **Use LCD sensor** You can use it to wake up from powersave (wave your hand | + | ====Use LCD sensor==== |
| + | You can use it to wake up from powersave (wave your hand | ||
| near it), or to force powersave mode (cover the sensor for a few | near it), or to force powersave mode (cover the sensor for a few | ||
| seconds). | seconds). | ||
| - | **Use shortcut key** Shortcut key for enabling powersave modes right away. | + | ====Use shortcut key==== |
| + | Shortcut key for enabling powersave modes right away. | ||
| - | **Dim display** In LiveView, if the camera is idle, Magic Lantern will reduce the LCD backlight level to minimum in order to save power. | + | ====Dim display==== |
| + | In LiveView, if the camera is idle, Magic Lantern will reduce the LCD backlight level to minimum in order to save power. | ||
| - | **Turn off LCD** | + | ====Turn off LCD==== |
| This will turn off the display and the sensor activity in LiveView. | This will turn off the display and the sensor activity in LiveView. | ||
| Mirror will not be moved. If the camera is recording or motion detection | Mirror will not be moved. If the camera is recording or motion detection | ||
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| turned off (so recording will not stop). | turned off (so recording will not stop). | ||
| - | **Turn off GlobalDraw** If the camera is idle, ML overlay graphics will be disabled to reduce CPU usage. | + | ====Turn off GlobalDraw==== |
| + | If the camera is idle, ML overlay graphics will be disabled to reduce CPU usage. | ||
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| This feature lets you create 1, 2 or 3 additional ML LiveView screens with individual Overlay presets. | This feature lets you create 1, 2 or 3 additional ML LiveView screens with individual Overlay presets. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
| **OFF (1)** | **OFF (1)** | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | ** Crop Factor Display | + | ==== Crop Factor Display |
| If enabled, ML bottom bar will display the 35mm equivalent focal length, including crop factor (1.6x). | If enabled, ML bottom bar will display the 35mm equivalent focal length, including crop factor (1.6x). | ||
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| * 80eq f/1.8 with this option enabled. | * 80eq f/1.8 with this option enabled. | ||
| - | **Focus Distance Units** Choose between metric and imperial measurements for focal distance. | + | ====Focus Distance Units==== |
| + | Choose between metric and imperial measurements for focal distance. | ||
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| MyMenu settings are stored in ML\Settings (and associated config preset subdirectories). File name is MENU.CFG. If you got totally lost you may want to delete MENU.CFG to go back to default menu structure. | MyMenu settings are stored in ML\Settings (and associated config preset subdirectories). File name is MENU.CFG. If you got totally lost you may want to delete MENU.CFG to go back to default menu structure. | ||
| - | //Submenu options:// | + | //Values:// |
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Disable all modules** | + | ====Disable all modules==== |
| - | **Load modules after crash** | + | ====Load modules after crash==== |
| By default (OFF) ML modules will not be loaded after a crash or after battery pull during operation. Users and developers may find setting OFF helpful to identify and disable misbehaving modules in the field. | By default (OFF) ML modules will not be loaded after a crash or after battery pull during operation. Users and developers may find setting OFF helpful to identify and disable misbehaving modules in the field. | ||
| For unattended cameras in remote locations setting "Load modules after crash ON" might be preferable esp. if used together with some kind of watchdog timer or otherwise intermittent power source. Same for situations under stress where having time for troubleshooting is not an option. | For unattended cameras in remote locations setting "Load modules after crash ON" might be preferable esp. if used together with some kind of watchdog timer or otherwise intermittent power source. Same for situations under stress where having time for troubleshooting is not an option. | ||
| - | **Show console** | + | ====Show console==== |
| ===== Benchmarks ===== | ===== Benchmarks ===== | ||
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| //Submenu options:// | //Submenu options:// | ||
| - | **Card benchmarks** | + | ====Card benchmarks==== |
| - | | + | === Quick R/W benchmark (1 min)=== |
| | | ||
| To determine read and write performance of your card/camera combination. | To determine read and write performance of your card/camera combination. | ||
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| - | * Buffer R/W benchmark (5 min) | + | === Buffer R/W benchmark (5 min) === |
| - | | + | === Buffer write benchmark (inf) === |
| - | **Memory benchmarks** | + | ====Memory benchmarks==== |
| - | * Memory benchmark (1 min) | + | === Memory benchmark (1 min)=== |
| - | * Cache benchmark (RAM) | + | === Cache benchmark (RAM)=== |
| - | * Cache benchmark (RAM, no cache) | + | === Cache benchmark (RAM, no cache)=== |
| - | * Cache benchmark (ROM) | + | === Cache benchmark (ROM)=== |
| - | **Misc benchmarks** | + | ====Misc benchmarks==== |
| - | | + | === Focus peaking benchmark (30s)=== |
| - | | + | === Menu benchmark (10s)=== |
| ===== EDMAC tools ===== | ===== EDMAC tools ===== | ||
| - | **Show EDMAC channels** | + | ====Show EDMAC channels==== |
| - | **Find free EDMAC channels** | + | ====Find free EDMAC channels==== |
| - | **Log EDMAC activity** | + | ====Log EDMAC activity==== |
| - | | + | ===Start logging=== |
| - | | + | ===Log every=== |
| - | **EDMAC model test** | + | ====EDMAC model test==== |
| ===== File Manager ===== | ===== File Manager ===== | ||
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| Only visible (together with "Fault emulation" | Only visible (together with "Fault emulation" | ||
| - | **Stubs API test** | + | ====Stubs API test==== |
| - | **RPC reliability tests (infinite)** | + | ====RPC reliability tests (infinite)==== |
| - | **Quick test (around 15 min)** | + | ====Quick test (around 15 min)==== |
| - | **Random tests (infinte loop)** | + | ====Random tests (infinte loop)==== |
| - | **Menu backend test (infinite)** | + | ====Menu backend test (infinite)==== |
| - | **Redraw test (infinite)** | + | ====Redraw test (infinite)==== |
| - | **Rectangle test (infinite)** | + | ====Rectangle test (infinite)==== |
| - | **SRM memory test (5 minutes)** | + | ====SRM memory test (5 minutes)==== |
| - | **Small-block malloc test (quick)** | + | ====Small-block malloc test (quick)==== |
| - | **Memory leak test (1 minute)** | + | ====Memory leak test (1 minute)==== |
| - | **EDMAC screen test (infinite)** | + | ====EDMAC screen test (infinite)==== |
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| Only visible (together with "Self tests" | Only visible (together with "Self tests" | ||
| - | **Create a stuck task** | + | ====Create a stuck task==== |
| - | **Freeze the GUI task** | + | ====Freeze the GUI task==== |
| - | **Lock-up the ARM CPU** | + | ====Lock-up the ARM CPU==== |
| - | **Division by zero** | + | ====Division by zero==== |
| - | **AllocateMemory 1MB** | + | ====AllocateMemory 1MB==== |
| - | **Allocate 10MB of RAM** | + | ====Allocate 10MB of RAM==== |
| ===== Lens info ===== | ===== Lens info ===== | ||
camera_help_cc.1608649781.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/12/22 16:09 by Walter Schulz