Hello all ! I have posted the spreadsheets in Files folder for synchronisation tests carried-out on some supported cameras. This gives you an idea of what is...
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Damir Vrancic
crunchy_3d
Feb 16, 2008 10:21 am
... Data for A640 has been added (measurements were taken in continuous mode). The file type is ordinary txt file. Damir...
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Werner Bloos
wbloos
Feb 16, 2008 10:41 am
I added some pictures of my remote for SDM (see Photos on this group) - it's a 3xAA battry holder (inside: 3* 1.2V rechargeable battreies), a switch and...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 16, 2008 11:47 am
When the camera is in Tv mode and we enable flash on BOTH cameras, on pressing the USB-remote button the preflash fires on both cameras. Presumably, this...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 16, 2008 12:00 pm
... I forgot to mention, all those scripts are in this group folder 'File\Scripts'. David...
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akdens2
Feb 16, 2008 12:26 pm
... group) ... battreies), ... wide ... Hello Werner, I want to buy the remote with two r.a.adapters. Please send payment information. Oktay...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 17, 2008 12:27 pm
In about a weeks time, we should have the results of synchronisation tests on the ixus55/SD450 and ixus70/SD1000. The person who ported the basic CHDK to the...
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Rick Schneider
rick38odu
Feb 17, 2008 6:26 pm
Wow, that is great news. The SD1000 in particular looks very interesting. This is a 12 megapixel sensor, with larger sensor size (and so, better high-ISO...
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Rick Schneider
rick38odu
Feb 17, 2008 6:48 pm
Doh! Sorry, it is the SD950 IS that has 12 MPx and larger sensor, not the SD1000... sorry. Any plans to do synchro tests on that one...? From:...
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weirdscience2004
weirdscience...
Feb 18, 2008 12:30 am
Iin the "Continuous-shooting synchronised-flash PCB" all 4 pins of the usb connector are used, is there any benefit to this or do you get the same results from...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 10:44 am
... Hi Craig. The connector SV3 on the right-edge of the circuit-board only uses power and ground. Two connections are for the left camera and two are for the...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 10:50 am
... This is the page to keep an eye on (assuming it is up-to-date) :- http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/For_Developers The SD950 reference is coloured black meaning...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 11:09 am
A new folder has been added to scripts for the A570 and A720 cameras. In future, it may apply to other cameras. The Canon software will get or set various...
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JoseCarlos Fernandez ...
josecarlosfe...
Feb 18, 2008 3:46 pm
Do you know if it could be possible to set Exif data in the pictures taken when using SDM? I am thinking in setting the rotation tag for the camera that is...
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The Duke
matrix222
Feb 18, 2008 6:15 pm
I'm currently sitting on the fence (having a difficult time making a decision) whether to buy two A570 or two A720 cameras. As I recall, the A720 had slightly...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 8:11 pm
... It is not officially released yet .. you can always ask for it here. There are owners of A570 and A720 twin-rigs in this Group. A570 synch about 1/2000 sec...
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The Duke
matrix222
Feb 18, 2008 8:27 pm
Thanks, David I have to plead ignorance and ask what a 'one-off' test is. Duke David Sykes <killspammers2@...> wrote: ... It is not officially released...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 8:43 pm
... It is not possible to add information before the picture is saved. ... On my A620, I can get that information from the orientation sensor. Unfortunately,...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 10:34 pm
... Ehhhh .. a test that has only been done once :-) All the CRT synch tests have only been provided by one tester in all cases. It would be useful for other...
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rexlion22
Feb 18, 2008 11:15 pm
Someday when you see the distant wildlife (or whatever) and you want to zoom in as far as possible, the A720's extra zoom will come in handy. Those instances...
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rexlion22
Feb 18, 2008 11:22 pm
Yes, one test with one pair of cameras. Not a statistical sampling by any means. Will a different pair yield the same sync speeds? Time will tell. But I...
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gedburnell
Feb 18, 2008 11:27 pm
Please excuse if this has been answered before, but I've not found any explanation on how the two cameras are synchronised with such precision by using SDM. ...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 18, 2008 11:51 pm
... but the synch then drifts and may not be good the instant unscripted action occurs. ... Shooting an image on detection of button-push provides poor ...
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wbloos@...
wbloos
Feb 19, 2008 12:23 am
Hello duke,
> I see the 710 but not the 720 listed.
the 720 is not listed yet, since there are some minor changes to be done to some scripts - please wait...
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velarpinch
Feb 19, 2008 4:31 am
I have 6.8v going into each of two A570's, but the shutters are only triggered on button-press, not button-release. I imagine my synch would be much better if...
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weirdscience2004
weirdscience...
Feb 19, 2008 4:43 am
6.8 volts may be too high and could damage the cameras USB ports a simple way to bring the voltage down is to connect a diode in line each one will drop about...
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David Sykes
microfunguy
Feb 19, 2008 9:26 am
... Are you in 'sync' mode ? The word 'Synch' should be displayed at the top of the screen. Are you using the simple remote script or Synch.bas ? You should be...
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Rick Schneider
rick38odu
Feb 19, 2008 5:07 pm
David, Assuming the synch tests for ixus55/SD450 and ixus70/SD1000 look acceptable, will the download files for these models be made available on the...
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rexlion22
Feb 19, 2008 5:36 pm
I'm curious... if the voltage is applied across the two USB ports with the switch, but without SDM installed, does anything happen? Mike Galazin...
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velarpinch
Feb 19, 2008 5:42 pm
... Yes. ... Confirmed. ... Used synch.bas. ... Patting self on back. -Joel...
