Before I go out and buy a Canon camera, I was wondering if somebody could give me an idea if CHDK can do what I want.
I intend to write a script that speeds up the grab-to-photo time (time time between when I notice something and grab the camera to the time the photo is taken).
I'm taking data-collection photos of signs and LCD displays in a specific environment and don't care much about photo quality as long as the text is readable, so I intend to write a script that:
1) disables the auto-off feature
2) turns off the flash
3) sets the focus to 5 feet
4) sets the shutter speed to a medium value
Can this script be written with CHDK and will it result in the quick-taking photos I desire? It seems to me the camera doesn't have much work to do before taking a photo if the above three steps are already taken care of.
Is battery life going to be an issue because of disabling auto-off? I can add an external battery pack if I have to.
--Bob
