supported cameras<\/a> are almost entirely DSLR models, save for tools for the original EOS M mirrorless camera. <\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/magic-lantern-slides.jpg\")
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However, one of the members of the core Magic Lantern team, which comprises developers g3ggo, kitor, and WalterSchulz, says the team is looking at supporting cameras with DIGIC X processors, which includes mirrorless EOS R models. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt would be awesome if they start supporting new cameras. Imaging unlocking Open Gate on the R5\/R6 lines, or RAW on cameras that don\u2019t have it (like R6, R7, etc.),\u201d writes Redditor user machado34. <\/p>\n
\u201cI believe it will be possible. They say they\u2019re exploring up to DIGIC X,\u201d adds 3dforlife. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn fact we are,\u201d developer kitor replies. \u201cJust DIGIC 8 is stubborn and X adds some new (undocumented) hardware on top of that.\u201d Kitor is listed as the chief DIGIC 8 and DIGIC X hacker on Magic Lantern\u2019s forums, plus kitor is chiefly in charge of the revived website and Magic Lantern\u2019s social media presence. <\/p>\n
If the team can crack mirrorless cameras, it would be a boon. <\/p>\n
\u201cGlad Magic Lantern is back, kinda bummed that their newest release is for really old cameras that hardly anybody uses these days in the profesional world though,\u201d adds Redditor DaVietDoomer114.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hard to overstate how transformative the software has been over the years for Canon DSLR users, though. Redditor aris_apollonia recalls buying a Canon EOS 5D Mark III \u201cpurely because of the RAW video capability through Magic Lantern.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cRecently I re-processed some of my material from over 10 years ago, using a CST to an ARRI color space, and I was blown away by how amazing those files look before you even do any creative grading,\u201d aris_apollonia writes. <\/p>\n
Other users chimed in with their experiences using Magic Lantern-enhanced Canon cameras, even entry-level models, to do professional, award-winning work that would have otherwise been impossible or at least prohibitively expensive. Others add that they were able to score important jobs early in their careers thanks to Magic Lantern. <\/p>\n
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What Has Changed <\/p>\n
The new Magic Lantern core team of devs, plus many other key players who are involved to various degrees in bringing Magic Lantern back to life, have built a new repo, formalized the code base, and developed a new, efficient build system. <\/p>\n
\u201cAround 2020, our old lead dev, a1ex, after years of hard work, left the project.\u00a0 The documentation was fragmentary.\u00a0 Nobody understood the build system.\u00a0 A very small number of volunteers kept things alive, but nothing worked well.\u00a0 Nobody had deep knowledge of Magic Lantern code,\u201d names_are_hard writes. \u201cThose that remained had to learn how everything worked, then fix it.\u00a0 Then add support for new cams without breaking the old ones.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have an updated website.\u00a0 We have a new repo.\u00a0 We have new supported models.\u00a0 We have a new build system.\u00a0 We have cleaner, faster, smaller code.\u201d <\/p>\n
The team is now using Git, building on modern operating systems with contemporary tools, and compiling clean. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis was a lot of work, and invisible to users, but very useful for devs.\u00a0 It\u2019s easier than ever to join as a dev.\u201d <\/p>\n
Alongside the exciting return, Magic Lantern has added support for numerous new Canon DSLR cameras, including the 200D, 6D Mark II, 750D, and 7D Mark II. <\/p>\n
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Risks and Warnings <\/p>\n
While this is exciting news and it will be fascinating to see what the new Magic Lantern team can do, especially if they can unlock new features and performance in modern Canon mirrorless cameras, it is worth noting that Magic Lantern, like it always has, requires users to essentially hack their camera. <\/p>\n
Magic Lantern is not endorsed or approved by Canon in any way, and its use can void a camera\u2019s warranty. There is always a risk that a camera could be bricked by installing third-party software. Because of this, PetaPixel cannot officially encourage anyone to attempt installing Magic Lantern software on their cameras. Those who want to take the risk should do so carefully and only after reading all available instructions. <\/p>\n
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