, the beloved suite of software enhancements for Canon cameras, has returned with a new group of developers hard at work on improved software. Started in 2009 by Trammell Hudson and later chiefly developed by developer a1ex, Magic Lantern is free, open-source firmware enhancement software designed for specific Canon DSLR cameras that adds new filmmaking and still photography features. The original release was for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, a legendary DSLR that transformed DSLR video creation and helped pave the way for the excellent hybrid mirrorless cameras of today. Versions of Magic Lantern unlocked a diverse range of features, including time-lapse photography without an intervalometer, HDR video recording long before that was an official feature, more granular exposure controls, waveform display, focus peaking, and much more. While some of the features and tools Magic Lantern added are commonplace today, they were far ahead of their time a decade-plus ago and helped turn prosumer and enthusiast-level cameras into extremely capable professional tools. Magic Lantern’s Return The new lead developer, names_are_hard, Magic Lantern’s return yesterday on Magic Lantern’s forums, and confirmed on the . “It’s been a long journey, but official Magic Lantern builds return, for all cameras,” names_are_hard writes. They add that this means that there will be new, regular releases for all supported cameras and new cameras will be supported. As of now, the are almost entirely DSLR models, save for tools for the original EOS M mirrorless camera. , Magic Lantern is a free addon for Canon EOS DSLR & MILC cameras that adds a host of features to assist photographers and videographers. Unlock your Canon!, Started in 2009 by Trammell Hudson and later chiefly developed by developer a1ex, Magic Lantern is free, open-source firmware enhancement software designed for specific Canon DSLR cameras that.