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Canon Camera User Manual

Canon Camera
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Canon Camera Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCanon
ModelCamera
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Cameras and Operating Systems

2.1 Camera hardware

Details the physical components and capabilities of Canon cameras.

2.2 Processors and operating systems

Explains Canon's DIGIC processors and OS like VxWorks and DryOS.

2.3 The CHDK: What it is and how it works

Introduces the CHDK, its history, and core functionality.

Installing the CHDK

3.1 Requirements

Lists necessary items for installing the CHDK, like SD cards and readers.

3.2 Does a CHDK exist for my camera?

Guides users on checking camera compatibility and firmware versions.

3.3 Downloading the CHDK

Instructions for downloading the correct CHDK build from the web.

3.4 Manual installation

Step-by-step guide for installing CHDK using CardTricks or manual methods.

3.5 The warranty question

Discusses potential warranty implications of installing CHDK.

Teach Your Camera New Tricks

4.1 Using menus

Explains how to navigate and use the CHDK menus and <ALT> mode.

4.2 Customizing the user interface

Details options for customizing the display, fonts, colors, and OSD layout.

4.3 Exposure

Covers overriding camera exposure settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

4.4 Focus

Explains manual focus control and subject distance settings via CHDK.

4.5 Shooting RAW

Details the advantages and usage of shooting in RAW image format.

4.6 Bracketing

Explains techniques like HDR and focus stacking using bracketing.

4.7 Edge overlay

Describes the Edge Overlay feature for aligning shots and registering images.

4.8 More video options

Explores enhanced video recording features and quality controls.

4.9 Remote control

Covers controlling the camera via USB or external remote systems.

4.10 Utilities

Introduces built-in CHDK utilities like file browser and text reader.

4.11 Novelty

Mentions fun extras like games and flashlight functionality.

4.12 The CHDK configuration file

Explains the CHDK configuration file and its editing tool.

Scripting

5.1 Launching and configuring scripts

Guides on loading, running, and autostarting CHDK scripts.

5.2 uBasic

Introduces the uBasic scripting language and its basic commands.

5.3 uBasic primer

Provides a systematic introduction to uBasic syntax and structures.

5.4 Lua primer

Introduces the Lua scripting language and its features for CHDK.

5.5 CHDK commands

Lists and explains CHDK commands for controlling camera functions.

5.6 Property Cases

Explains how to access camera operating system properties.

5.7 Example scripts

Provides practical examples of CHDK scripts for various tasks.

5.8 Script development

Discusses tools and techniques for developing and testing CHDK scripts.

Advanced Techniques

6.1 Panoramas

Details techniques and software for creating panorama photos.

6.2 HDR Panoramas

Explains creating High Dynamic Range panoramas using bracketing.

6.3 HDR videos

Covers creating HDR time-lapse videos using bracketing series.

The Stereo Data Maker (SDM)

7.1 Installing the SDM

Guide to downloading and installing the Stereo Data Maker (SDM) software.

7.2 Restrictions

Lists limitations and removed CHDK functions in the SDM variant.

7.3 Additional functions

Highlights SDM features like onion skinning and advanced time-lapse.

7.4 Operation

Explains how to operate the camera using the SDM menu and shortcuts.

7.5 Remote control

Details SDM's support for USB and Ricoh CA1 remote controls.

7.6 Communications

Covers camera uplink to PC via USB and serial communications.

7.7 Stereo photography

Explains techniques for capturing and viewing stereo images with SDM.

7.8 Digiscoping

Describes connecting a camera to a telescope using SDM.

7.9 Scripting

Introduces SDM's scripting capabilities and commands.

Kites, Balloons, and Multikopters

8.1 Kite Aerial Photography

Discusses using cameras with kites for aerial photography.

8.2 Balloon-based photography

Covers using balloons for camera platforms and associated requirements.

8.3 Motorized flying platforms

Explores using RC aircraft and multikopters for photography.

8.4 Other unattended operations

Discusses stationary and remote vehicle-based camera operations.

A Look across the Fence

9.1 Canon EOS CHDK

Mentions efforts to port CHDK to Canon EOS DSLR cameras.

9.2 Canon 5D as a professional movie camera

Discusses using Canon 5D DSLR for video with Magic Lantern project.

9.3 Pentax hacks

Refers to projects enhancing Pentax cameras.

Appendix

A.1 Using cards with more than 4 GB capacity

Explains handling large SD cards with CHDK and AUTORUN.

A.2 Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with CHDK.

A.3 Web links

Lists useful websites and resources for CHDK and related projects.

A.4 Contributing to the CHDK

Details ways to contribute to the CHDK community and development.

A.5 Bibliography

Lists references used in the manual.

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