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Offline BtY

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Jumpin' right in with questions...
« on: 17 / December / 2008, 23:49:14 »
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Hi CHDK Forum!

I just learned about CHDK and installed SDM on my A710IS right away.  :)
I've been loving this camera since it was first introduced, and now it's even better!
AND... what about this:

I'm taking a series of long exposures on a tripod using manual focus?  You already know where I'm going with this, don't you??  I want to save battery power by switching off the LCD  BUT  the camera reverts to autofocus if I do. Any way to stop it from doing that? I searched for this topic but had no luck, so I'm asking.

Still reading the manual and testing features...
Bill the Younger

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Offline Jucifer

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Re: Jumpin' right in with questions...
« Reply #1 on: 18 / December / 2008, 07:28:50 »
(may help to) prolong you battery life on motion detection, time lapse etc.


Also disabling the LCD backlight may become an option.
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Offline Hacki

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Re: Jumpin' right in with questions...
« Reply #2 on: 18 / December / 2008, 07:59:45 »
Manual focus doesnt necessarily reduce the power consumption, i found out that at least on the SX100 the power consumption increases when you set it to manual focus.. Autofocus + SD override might be an option. (see Power Consumption - some Measurements)

And mind if i ask, why SDM? I know its suited for general purpose too, but its called stereo data maker for a reason.. Most of the features which makes it special aren't really useful for single camera photography. I'd recommend to use CHDK instead.

Regards
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Offline Microfunguy

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Re: Jumpin' right in with questions...
« Reply #3 on: 18 / December / 2008, 10:05:57 »
Quote from: BtY on 17 / December / 2008, 23:49:14
I just learned about CHDK and installed SDM on my A710IS right away.  :)
I want to save battery power by switching off the LCD  BUT  the camera reverts to autofocus if I do

SDM 1.76 (not yet released) includes some new uBasic time-lapse commands and other 'plain English' commands.

It also has enhanced bracketing features for Tv and focus.

One is 'lcd_on_off' that toggles the on/off state of the LCD screen.

If you would like to test it, send me a personal message.


David
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