Canon digital camera users ... do you use the CHDK utility on your camera?

[dud]

I REALLY want to get back into time-lapse photograpy. I like the idea of being able to take video of events that happen over a long period of time. My search for a camera that would allow me to do time-lapse has been relatively fruitless, with most cameras being in what I would call the "expensive" range (ie $500+).

Just recently I (literally) stumbled across a wiki for the Canon Hacker's Development Kit (CHDK) that "unlocks" many features of the camera ... including time-lapse:


http://lifehacker.com/387380/turn-your-point+and+shoot-into-a-super+camera

and ...

http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK


I was wondering if anyone here has loaded the kit on their Canon camera and if they had any good or bad experiences to share.

A recommendation of a camera to buy for this purpose would be great as well.

Thanks ...

 

[Gooberlx2]

If I had a Canon P&S I certainly would, especially with something like the SX30is. It's a little less useful in relation to the S9x and G-series, since they already do RAW and a few other advanced features.

 

[weez82]

I used it when I had my s3is. Great utility and safe to use.

 

[sixone]

I use it on my SX30. Love it.

Used it last summer on my SX10, to get pics of hummingbirds at the feeder. :thumbsup:

Not sure what the battery life will be like on the 30, but I had the 10 on and snapping a new pic every four seconds for about four hours before the batteries died.

 

[Scooby Doo]

Used it on my SX120, it made the camera worth a lot more than it originally was worth. RAW and HDR plus you can customize the screen layout.

 

[dud]

Used it on my SX120, it made the camera worth a lot more than it originally was worth. RAW and HDR plus you can customize the screen layout.

That may explain why I cannot find a good deal on one of the cameras listed on the Wiki.

Also, I find it intersting that the SX120 is supported as it is not on the listed of cameras that supports it (the SX10 and 30 are).

 

[Scooby Doo]

That may explain why I cannot find a good deal on one of the cameras listed on the Wiki.

Also, I find it intersting that the SX120 is supported as it is not on the listed of cameras that supports it (the SX10 and 30 are).

Here: http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4284.0.html