Possibly one of the biggest make-or-break components are memory cards. In this highlight reel, you can see the professional capabilities inherited by combining the Canon 5D Mark III and Magic Lantern software Some of the tips that follow are specific to the 5D Mark III, but some are applicable to any Canon DSLR running on Magic Lantern. In the process of researching the system and using it for over two years, I’ve found certain things that may possibly help other underwater shooters. Producers have sought stock shots with it and it gets used a lot in high-end productions. Fortunately, the camera did not instantly turn into an expensive paperweight, and I’ve used it on a large number of professional projects and gigs without any problems. It was a daunting prospect-taking a $3,500 camera and immediately invalidating the warranty. Note that although completely safe to use with a spectrum of Canon DSLRs, it does void the warranty that accompanies the camera.
Magic Lantern is a third-party firmware that adds a host of upgrades to your DSLR, most notably the ability to shoot in 14-bit RAW. So after a lot of research I decided to go for the 5D Mark III specifically to use the Magic Lantern firmware. One of the main advantages of shooting in RAW with Magic Lantern is the ability to fine-tune color correction, highlights, shadows and more That might suffice for some but that’s not what many-myself included-are satisfied with. Yes, a GoPro or any other camera that can be put in a housing will produce decent video with the built-in H.264 codec, but it is often monochromatic with the highlights blown out and flat colors.
However, it just doesn’t have the flexibility to stand up to the demands of high quality underwater filming and color correction. Now standard with many DSLRs like the 5D Mark III, H.264 is a reasonable codec in well lit and relatively low dynamic range environments. The 5D Mark III and Magic Lantern for Underwater Videography Combining the Canon 5D Mark III with Magic Lantern firmware takes the camera’s abilities to a whole new level. However, as always, there is room for improvement. Eight years ago, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II revolutionized DSLR video, and its successor, the 5D Mark III remains one of the best DSLRs for professional footage.
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