Hacks for Your Digital Camera

Gadgets like digital cameras are great, but to tell you the truth...not all of us are completely aware of just how to use them and where! Some of your gadgets may have several innovative hacks that you are not aware of and have never used. So, are you fed up of camera manufacturers telling you about the gadget's uses but not explaining how to do it right? But you do not have to worry about the features of your gadgets and how and when the warranties will void! As a result, in a show of rebellion we decided it was time to get around the micro management of gadget companies and we've decided to go all out and void the warranties on every gadget we have! We will not submit to the protectionist policies of large companies and neither do you! Take a look at this quick unlock policies for your favored gadgets.

Adding advanced features to your digital camera - 20 minutes

Digital cameras produce wonderful pictures but if you require a large number of pixels per inch of your picture there are several hacks you can try. For example, newer and better cameras have a RAW format that helps them set manual exposure times, burst mode shots and other tricks to make picture taking easy. But older models do not have the same features and downloading them into the older digital cameras is not possible as they are locked. Hacking them open and installing new code just ensures that your computer is updated and right on track. This hack is great for Canon models. Beginner and experienced photographers will benefit from this too.

Most cameras have a firmware that is used to install features into the SD card. This SD card can be updated and used to override the digital camera's basic features. However, Canon does not have this feature and once the camera is switched off the camera will return back to normal. Check with the CHDK Web site with your camera and your model number to find compatibility.

Run the camera at Play and switch it on. Once it's switched on hold down the Function button and then press down on the Disp button. A new window will pop up to identify your firmware. Then check the number and the letter coming after it. E.g. if your model is a Canon SD870 then it will show the logo 'Firmware Ver GM1.00C'. This will guide you further on what type of CHDK software you will require. Download and then run Card Tricks, to help you insert SD cards. Once the card is in, click the icon and then select the card. Check the card sizes before you use it in the camera; technical specifications have to be the same or the car will not work.

Then select format as Fat > Make Bootable > Download CHDK. A new web page will open where you can select camera model and save the file to your PC without extracting. When you are in Card Tricks choose CHDK Card and then select the firmware folder. The software transfers and the card is loaded. Once this is complete you can open the physical lock and remove the card and put it back in your camera. The first screen will indicate if the process worked or not.

Source: Six Hacks For Your Mobile Gear