Rebel Hack, which one do you use?

07/30/2005 02:30:47 AM · #1

and why? Where did you download it from? I'm confused...

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/30/2005 02:32:24 AM · #2

I'd be interested to see what people are using too!

Incarlight

Canon EOS-30D

07/30/2005 02:43:28 AM · #3

I'm using "undutchables".

//www.gpi.dk/300d/

Message edited by author 2005-07-30 02:48:02.

Prof_Fate

07/30/2005 02:52:54 AM · #4

undutchables.
yahoo groups //groups.yahoo.com/group/canondigicamhacking/?yguid=152793643 has both hacks, info, support and more.

i did it mostly for the flash exposure compensation, but like the ability to have RAW in basic modes and being able to use the SET button for a shortcut to quality. Mirror lockup is cool, but i have not used it.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

07/30/2005 03:54:18 AM · #5

i use undutchables, can't remember where i downloaded it. i use the customized SET button feature, higher ISO (but rarely), mirror lockup, and change the size of the jpeg embedded in raw

longlivenyhc

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

07/30/2005 08:54:09 AM · #6

undutchables, mostly for the FEC, mirror lockup, and the Raw thing.

07/30/2005 12:55:18 PM · #7

When ya say you change the jpeg in the raw, are you making it bigger or smaller and why?

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

07/30/2005 10:19:41 PM · #8

I make it the smallest size possible in order to free up more space on the memory card. I always convert the RAW, so I don't see much of a point in taking up more space with a Large/Fine JPEG.

07/30/2005 10:22:08 PM · #9

OK... I got the undutchables hack. However with the EZ series flash I'm using, I don't get FEC. It works with the on board flash though. Also, the second curtain sync doesn't work with either on board or EZ flash. Am I SOL until I can afford an EX flash?

07/30/2005 10:22:38 PM · #10

Originally posted by brianlh:

I make it the smallest size possible in order to free up more space on the memory card. I always convert the RAW, so I don't see much of a point in taking up more space with a Large/Fine JPEG.

Thanks! That's kinda what I figured...

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/30/2005 10:26:41 PM · #11

Does the Undutchables hack have a first and 2nd curtain flash feature too? I never knew this! Maybe I should check it out!

bfox2

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/30/2005 10:33:34 PM · #12

I tried out the Wasia hack on my rebel, downloaded from the //www.gpi.dk/300d/ site, and it would occasionally cause my camera to freeze up. No big deal really, all I had to do was switch the mode-dial to another mode and it would be OK again, but still an annoyance. I reverted back to the canon firmware. Someday I'll probably get the undutchables hack, I've just been too lazy latly.

Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

07/30/2005 10:37:43 PM · #13

I had the undutchables hack, and it worked perfectly. The AI-Servo mode not working was a major dissapointment.

smjbmw

Nikon D3100

07/30/2005 10:43:49 PM · #14

Originally posted by TooCool:

Yeah you need the EX to work fully with the rebel :(
there is only 2 flashes that really work 100% with the rebel series and they are both ex series.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/30/2005 10:49:55 PM · #15

Originally posted by smjbmw:

Originally posted by TooCool:
OK... I got the undutchables hack. However with the EZ series flash I'm using, I don't get FEC. It works with the on board flash though. Also, the second curtain sync doesn't work with either on board or EZ flash. Am I SOL until I can afford an EX flash?

Yeah you need the EX to work fully with the rebel :(
there is only 2 flashes that really work 100% with the rebel series and they are both ex series.

what about the Sigma super DG, and the promaster 7500DX (originally designed specifically for the rebel)?

taterbug

Nikon D300

07/30/2005 11:05:34 PM · #16

Originally posted by smjbmw:

So second curtain sync SHOULD work with the EX?

07/30/2005 11:12:26 PM · #17

oh btw i'm selling a promaster 7500DX... works fine with the rebel, but wasn't compatible with the 1D. PM me if anyone is interested.

07/31/2005 12:33:43 AM · #18

Originally posted by kyebosh:

oh btw i'm selling a promaster 7500DX... works fine with the rebel, but wasn't compatible with the 1D. PM me if anyone is interested.

Does the Rebel know to use it for fill light in AV mode? Does it work with second curtain sync with the hack? I'm very frustrated with the EZ that I have. I didn't think I'd have to do everything manual like...

07/31/2005 12:41:17 AM · #19

Originally posted by TooCool:

Originally posted by kyebosh:
oh btw i'm selling a promaster 7500DX... works fine with the rebel, but wasn't compatible with the 1D. PM me if anyone is interested.

Does the Rebel know to use it for fill light in AV mode? Does it work with second curtain sync with the hack? I'm very frustrated with the EZ that I have. I didn't think I'd have to do everything manual like...

I cannot test it out for the first question... but it has a sync switch on the flash unit itself. So yes to the second one.

Prof_Fate

07/31/2005 12:49:08 AM · #20

I don't know about hte promaster flashes. I use a Metz 54 MZ4 on my 300D. With the undutchables FEX works just fine - it works like regular expsure compensation= however you must know how canon's various modes with with a flash:
P mode - camera assumes flash is the main light, exposes for the subject, BG may be dark or underexposed. Shutter is generally locked at 1/60 sec.
Av and Tv - exposure is set for BG/ambient light. Regular exposure comp and FEC BOTH will effect the final exposure. Using the * will set the exposure lock (using a pre flash) and allowing you ro recompose. This should essentially ALL be fill flash - it mainly depends on how much ambient light there is... In Av mode the shutter speed MAY go as low as 30 seconds. The hack has a custom function that is supposed to make it go no lower than 1/200 sec.

M mode - the flash attempts to light it all up - if it cannot generate enogh light, you get a bad pic (underexposed). You can look at the light meter to avoid over exposre (it will show ambient light). My expereince is to avoid going more than 2 stops below the correct non-flash exposure.

Second curtain sync is set in the flash unit, not the camera itself, hack or not.

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

07/31/2005 12:54:34 AM · #21

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

Second curtain sync is set in the flash unit, not the camera itself, hack or not.

The 1D has a custom function where you can set the curtain sync in camera. Of course you can override it on the flash. (at least it seems to work so far)

yido

Canon EOS-5D

08/02/2005 12:16:11 AM · #22

I use the last waisa hack. The Unductable adds features available on Program mode to basic modes and doesn't really add anything that the waisa doesn't have.