Just like a computer, when the camera is turned off all the software disappears from memory until it is turned on again and CHDK is reloaded. And in the same way that the OS runs Photoshop™ or Zoombrowser on your computer, the OS in your camera is also able to run programs such as CHDK.

Secondly, in the same way that your computer hardware runs an operating system, such as Windows, Mac OS, or Linux, your Canon camera also has an operating system in it. Updating occasionally will ensure you have all the latest features for your camera.įirstly, by the skill, persistence, and generosity of the developers, and other contributors to the CHDK project. As CHDK is continually evolving, new features are added as they are developed. These new features are accessed through CHDK-specific menus, rather than the default camera menus.

Scripts execution - including intervalometer, motion detection, etc.

Custom CHDK User Menu - for instant recall of up to 10 favorite functions.

Multi-language Interface - CHDK supports many languages.

Fully customizable CHDK display, info placement, user colors, fonts in menus, etc.

Custom, user-editable visible grids for framing, cropping, and alignment (not all cameras).

High-speed Flash Sync at all speeds up to 1/64,000'.

Ultra-fast shutter speeds - up to 1/10,000' and higher.

Ultra-long shutter speeds - at least up to 64 seconds - and longer for supported cameras.

Zoom during video function - for cameras without this feature.

Elimination of 1 Gig video-size limit (for most DIGIC II cameras).

Adjust Video quality and size (compression) adjustable while recording.

Motion-detection trigger - automatically fires camera on motion detection.

RAW and Video space-remaining gauges with custom low-limit alerts.

Depth-of-field (DOF)-calculator, Hyperfocal-calculator with instant Hyperfocal and Infinity focus-set, and more.

Zebra mode (a live view of over and under-exposed areas of your picture) for many cameras.

Live histogram (RGB, blended, luminance and for each RGB channel).

Bracketing -Tv, Av, ISO, and Focus bracketing, using scripts, or in continuous or custom timer modes.

DNG (Digital Negative) in camera conversion, and USB download options.

Shooting in RAW, with RAW Average, RAW Sum, and RAW Develop features.

Aperture-priority (Av) exposure - via aperture value override feature.

Shutter-priority (Tv) exposure - via shutter value override feature.

(Note: it will not run on DSLR cameras.)ĬHDK enhances the capabilities of your camera in a non-destructive, non-permanent way.Īfter loading CHDK, your camera will have the following extra functionality:

4.9.11.1 Create card with two partitionsĬHDK is a unique software application developed by enthusiasts that enables extra features for ported Canon™ 'Point&Shoot' cameras.

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