Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

VinzVideo

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #10 on: 04 / October / 2014, 13:24:53 »

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I used CHDK (Show build info) to get the version numbers. I have both 101a and 101b, one per camera.
Good grief, I expected refurbs that come directly from Canon would have the latest version!

Now what do I do?
Thanks.

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waterwingz

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #11 on: 04 / October / 2014, 13:31:52 »

Quote from: VinzVideo on 04 / October / 2014, 13:24:53

I used CHDK (Show build info) to get the version numbers. I have both 101a and 101b, one per camera.
Good grief, I expected refurbs that come directly from Canon would have the latest version! Now what do I do?

Don't panic - load them separately. Here's both versions (1.3.0 release - SD card lock loading only).

Just unzip each version (with full directory structure expanded) to the correct card. STICK will have set everything else up correctly - you just need to replace the CHDK files.

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Ported : A1200 SD940 G10 Powershot N G16

VinzVideo

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #12 on: 04 / October / 2014, 14:28:21 »

Thanks. I only updated the 101a camera so far.

I get to zoom level 10, then the same problems occur. Can't step in further, can only step out one level.
Your folder name says 1.3.0-3638, but on bootup the camera says 1.2.0-3598.

Should I try the b version?

Update:
Just tried the 101b camera. Results are identical to above.

« Last Edit: 04 / October / 2014, 14:38:11 by VinzVideo »

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waterwingz

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #13 on: 04 / October / 2014, 15:07:28 »

Quote from: VinzVideo on 04 / October / 2014, 14:28:21

Thanks. I only updated the 101a camera so far.

I get to zoom level 10, then the same problems occur. Can't step in further, can only step out one level.
Your folder name says 1.3.0-3638, but on bootup the camera says 1.2.0-3598.

Should I try the b version?

Update:
Just tried the 101b camera. Results are identical to above.

If the camera says 1.2.0-3598 then you are still running the old code. I'm guessing that you did not unzip the 1.3.0-3638 version correctly to the SD card? Note that you have to unzip that rather than just copying the zip file to the card.

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Ported : A1200 SD940 G10 Powershot N G16

VinzVideo

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #14 on: 04 / October / 2014, 15:31:02 »

I unzipped the files into their own folders on the PC.
Then I deleted the "old" CHDK folders on the cards, and copied the new ones in their place. You mentioned that the CHDK folder was the only thing that needed to be replaced.
I definitely unzipped the files, that's how I was able to copy just the CHDK folder.

I didn't know unzipping directly to the card would make a difference, but I will try.

Thanks.

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waterwingz

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #15 on: 04 / October / 2014, 15:49:48 »

Quote from: VinzVideo on 04 / October / 2014, 15:31:02

You mentioned that the CHDK folder was the only thing that needed to be replaced.

Sorry - that was confusing. You need the files in the root directory too - especially the one called DISKBOOT.BIN

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VinzVideo

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Re: Remote Zoom Strange Behavior w/A4000

« Reply #16 on: 04 / October / 2014, 16:11:53 »

YESSSSS !!

Zooms in by steps of 12 - perfect. Zooms out perfectly too.
Now I have a clear mind and can finish building the rig.

Seriously, I have both Mac and PC experience (lots!), but I didn't know that unzipping to the card itself would make a difference. I appreciate your efforts! I'm curious - is this patch just for me and the other megazoom cameras, or will become part of the next release?

This has been a terrific experience...I spent a lot of time going over the design of my controller, thinking it was the problem. But it wasn't. I use a 9v battery (out of convenience) and a simple voltage divider to get the 4.5v USB trigger.

Thank you for coming to the rescue!

Just saw your last reply.......the first time, I replaced ONLY the CHDK folder on the card with the new unzipped one. I never changed any root-level files on the card.
Don't worry, It's looking good now.

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