CHDK Notes

Prepping for this trial, getting CHDK running on Andreas' camera.

Camera: Canon Powershot SD750
Memory Card: 16G

Prepping Card

• simplest method is "firmware update"
• needs to be reloaded each time the camera is powered on
• may need to get a 2G card for "bootable"

Steps for Card

• format in camera
• download page
• trying 1.01B
• success using sdminst

Here's the parameters I used for sdminst.  As per its instructions, I lock the card, and start the camera by pushing the play button.  I see the CHDK menu.

Pushing the top REC button puts the camera into alt mode.  Pressing menu in alt mode gives the CHDK menu.

It seems I can take pictures, but I haven't been able to find the pictures on the card after attaching it to the computer.

to be continued...

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