CHDK Compatible Powershot SD series cameras

SD Series The SD series is a slightly higher level version of the A series. They have nice metallic-looking rounded bodies. They have a very pocketable size, and they feel very good in the hand. Their battery life is somewhat a limitation due to their size and their batteries are generally tiny things with external …

CHDK Compatible Powershot S series cameras

S Series The S series is where best buy thinks that the line between point and shoots and SLRs starts to get blurry. These are a bigger form factor, and the are not pocketable. They may look like a dslr from a distance, but the lens is not detachable. This series generally has a nice …

CHDK Compatible Powershot ELPH cameras

Elph Series The ELPH Series are good looking cameras with metal bodies. They are a small form factor camera and easily pocketable. These are a good choice if you are using chdk to get a few more features from your point and shoot, but you don’t want to do any hardware hacking or explore manual …

CHDK Compatible Powershot G series cameras

G series The G series is really the jewel in the powershot line. All of the cameras from the G7 on up have metal bodies, full manual modes, and are built with dials and buttons in order to allow you to use the manual mode without going through any menus. Most of the cameras have …

CHDK Compatible Powershot SX series cameras

SX Series The SX series is pretty similar to the S series. It is too big for a point and shoot, yet lacks a lot of the functionality of a dslr. These cameras can be picked up pretty cheap (*used) because they aren’t the sharpest looking canons on the market. They still can have great …

CHDK Compatible Powershot A series cameras

A Series The A series has the highest number of supported cameras. They generally aren’t all that fashionable, but the 1000 series and above all look pretty slick and are thin. These can make for good, reliable chdk installs in situations where you the camera is in a degree of danger. The lower number / …

How to find the firmware version of your Canon Camera

In order to install CHDK on your memory card you need to know what version of the firmware your camera is running internally. This happens to be blissfully easy due to an app called ACID. ACID stands for Automatic Camera Identifier and Downloader. It was written by Dave Mitchell and is one of three great …