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If this option is not set, the distance determined natively by the camera
is used as the subject distance, and the near and far limits are com-
puted. The result seems only slightly too large.
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The option Use EXIF Subj. Dist. (PC65) uses instead the distance written
into the EXIF data for those computations. This is the same value as in
Property Case 65 (245 for DryOS, section 5.5.12). According to my obser-
vation, this value is too small.
Altogether, none of these three settings is precise. I get the best result with
both options switched off, but you must find for yourself the best setting
for your own camera.
4.2.9 Other user interface options
More useful options for customizing the user interface are found in
ALT > MENU > Miscellaneous Stuff:
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Show splash screen on load. Can be used to hide the splash screen. At
times, this screen can be a nuisance, especially if you are in a hurry to
take a photo immediately after switching on the camera. If hidden, the
only visual indication of the CHDK booting is a short flash of the blue
LED.
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Startup sound. A short beep can be used to indicate that the CHDK has
booted up.
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Use zoom buttons for MF. This entry is only available on cameras with
manual focus. It allows a more precise setting of the manual focus by
using the zoom buttons.
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A-Series: With manual focus enabled, the zoom rocker mimics the
left/right controls. You can adjust anything that is controlled by
the left and right directional controls via the zoom rocker—such as
manual focus, shutter speed, or aperture. Zooming is not possible
in this mode.
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S-Series: While the MF button is held down, the zoom rocker will
control manual focus.
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Disable LCD Off. Select No if you always want the display to turn off af-
ter the time specified in the Power Saving section of the native camera
settings. Select Script if you don’t want the display turned off while a
script is running. Select Alt if you don’t want the display turned off
while the camera is in <Alt> mode. This, of course, includes Script mode.
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