Sunday, February 2, 2014

chdk for Canon cameras

I started reading up on this CHDK, and is a real source of capabilities you can add to these little cameras.
This is the main page.
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK
But it comes down to a few really simple steps and you are off and running.
1) check if your camera is among the many supported.
At the above address, check the RIGHT side section "Supported Cameras"
2) download the correct package
3) download the CardTricks Application (Windows only)
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CardTricks
4) Use the CardTricks App to
    Format your card new
    Make it bootable
    copy over the chdk script set
5) remove the SD card and slide the lock switch on your card to "Locked"
6) Slide your SD card in your camera and turn it on.
You should see a different startup screed, this graphic should be visible for a few seconds!








7) when you press the "Print" button on your camera, you should see a new menu with many many options.
8) Ready to go!!

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