Screw the wedding photos, I’m playing Doom on a DSLR camera like the good lord intended
A developer has successfully created a module to run Doom on a Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera using the open-source Magic Lantern firmware. The Canon EOS 550D, also known as the Rebel T2i, is a digital SLR camera originally released in 2010. This latest achievement adds another notable entry to the growing and humorous list of devices capable of running the classic 1993 shooter.
The technical feat was accomplished through Magic Lantern, an open-source firmware that can run on Canon DSLR cameras, enabling custom functionality beyond the camera’s normal image capture capabilities. GitHub user Lauris-nl developed the module that allows users to play the game directly on the camera’s display while using the camera’s controls as input.
This accomplishment is part of a genuine trend in gaming culture where enthusiasts and developers attempt to run Doom on increasingly unlikely and unconventional hardware platforms. The enduring nature of this phenomenon speaks to Doom’s legacy as one of gaming’s most portable and adaptable titles, and the creativity of developers who push the boundaries of what’s possible with existing hardware.