SX200is Porting

[ratz1967]

With 16GB Sandisk Ultra III no problems until now...
But i don't use dual partition and autoboot...

[taxman75]

My splash screen says I'm using firmware 100C... even though what I downloaded was 100D (sx200is-100d-0.9.9-873-full_BETA).  Using the ver.req check says the CHDK firmware is 100D.  So I think the firmware is correct but that the splash screen is incorrect.  Thanks to anyone involved in CHDK in general and the SX200 port in particular, this is a lot of fun to play with.

[Darkness]

My splash screen says I'm using firmware 100C... even though what I downloaded was 100D (sx200is-100d-0.9.9-873-full_BETA).  Using the ver.req check says the CHDK firmware is 100D.  So I think the firmware is correct but that the splash screen is incorrect.  Thanks to anyone involved in CHDK in general and the SX200 port in particular, this is a lot of fun to play with.

Due to the fact that there are no big differences between 100C and 100D firmware, the CHDK build works for both firmwares. The 100D version that you download is merely a copy of the 100C version, hence the splash screen issue.

If you want a real 100D build that has the correct version in the splash you will have to build it for 100D yourself. But the only difference would be the version, so there is no point in actually doing that...

[MatrixGti]

Hi Guys,
Is my first post in CHDK Forum, my compliments for the fantastic job for Canon Users !
I Have a couple of questions and I hope to be in the right thread.
I Have a new Sx200IS that replace my Ixus860IS, I'm finding problems using >4 Gb cards (Trascend) . where I can find a guide to create a partition and make Chdk bootable on 16 Gb card ?
Second... I'll use the SX200IS installed on an RC Helicopter so I'll have a lot of vibrations on the IS, There is a way to disable it in avery scene mode ?

Thanks in advanced

Matrix

[whim]

@MatrixGti

check this thread: http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4706.0.html

wim

[peregrine]

@ OldGit
Why we still calling the sx200is chdk beta?
And thank you for all your efforts, so we can enjoy an excellent camera

[mastodon]

I've tried superfine jpg, and it does not worth the bits. About two times bigger, and I did not see any differences.
And what about the HD video mode? The new SX 210 does it.

[OldGit]

Sorry for the late replies, been a bit busy.

@peregrine
why still beta ? well we still have a couple of bugs.
I have been away with my job and haven't had any time to spend on the project lately.
I don't know if I will be able to fix the outstanding bugs
(AV bracketing and Video Quality overrides)
But if someone wants the beta designation removed it would be easy for them to do it.

@mastodon
the difference between "fine" jpg and "superfine" jpg is thought by some to be for the "pixel peepers" of the world and of use in very specific circumstances. I don't see a point to using it, but some do.
I suggest you ask a question in the general area about it's use.
But be prepared, many will defend it I am sure.

"And what about the HD video mode? The new SX 210 does it." - Eh yeah, what about it ?.

OldGit

[peregrine]

With build 875 and thanks to zeno, alk_is and fe50 we finally have greek language support for CHDK
Generally it works ok, but I encountered a problem with sx200is and a590is:
The greek language is working only in the first level of menus
 When you go deeper into the second level of menus for example to erase a file from the file browser, you get no greek for "yes" or "no" options
I tried to correct this in my sx200is by introducing again the english language menus in the second level of menus
I also made small modifications to the translation of certain options (hopefully for the better)
For any greek that want to try it I attach the file with greek language.

[TT]

Video 'Quality' setting doesn't seem to work.  I tried several different settings and got the same size/quality video for a given recording time.  Is this a known limitation, or am I doing something wrong?

[OldGit]

@TT
yes we know about the Video Quality problem.
It is noted on the Wiki bug list.

I did take a look and tried some changes, but can't seem to find the issue.
I'll just have to keep trying (when I get some time, things have been a bit busy recently).
OldGit

[TT]

Thanks, OldGit.  Sorry I didn't look at the Wiki first.  Hopefully a solution can be found, along with the Aperture Bracketing...  ;>)

TT

[Haplo]

Hello, i use one of the various scripts of intervalometer for make time-lapses, but i want that the display always stay off for energy saver and take more pictures. I try many commands without any results.

How modify my script to do it?

Thanks and sorry for my horrific english.

[OldGit]

Hello, i use one of the various scripts of intervalometer for make time-lapses, but i want that the display always stay off .......
How modify my script to do it?

Welcome,
I am not that good with the scripts but I think you need to call set_backlight(n) , for Off n=0 for On n=1

Note that the canon software may turn the backlight on again after each shot, so you may need to take the photo then turn the backlight off again.

Good Luck
OldGit

[tkgafs]

Hello, i use one of the various scripts of intervalometer for make time-lapses, but i want that the display always stay off .......
How modify my script to do it?

Welcome,
I am not that good with the scripts but I think you need to call set_backlight(n) , for Off n=0 for On n=1

Note that the canon software may turn the backlight on again after each shot, so you may need to take the photo then turn the backlight off again.

Good Luck
OldGit

try starting the script then plug in the usb cable with the audio visual connectors on it, it doesnt need to be actually connected to anything I think

it just assumes that because you have it plugged in there must be a screen at the other end and turns off the LCD

Tkgafs