Changes: A620

Latest revision as of 05:14, 6 January 2013

CHDK for the Powershot A620 with firmware version 1.00f is available from the Autobuild Server

The Canon Powershot A620 is a 7.1 MP camera with a Digic II image processor, based on VxWorks operating system.

CHDK firmware will only run on A620 cameras running firmware version 1.00f. If you require a firmware update to 1.00f then a firmware update file can be downloaded at this link. Follow the instructions posted here.

Reviews and Specifications

Technical Data

7.1 Megapixel CCD
F2.8-4.1, 4X optical zoom lens (35-140mm)
Flip-out, rotating 2.0" LCD display
DIGIC II processor
AF-assist lamp
Full manual controls
Can record movies at 640 x 480 (30 frames/second)
Support for conversion lenses, external slave flash, and underwater case
Uses four AA batteries
Uses SD / MMC memory cards (no SDHC support !)

For developers

Firmware dumps

Download location for firmware dumps:
→ P&S firmware dumps mirror

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-''If you are here looking for the files related to the A620, see the [[Downloads]] page.''
+{{Notice|CHDK for the '''Powershot A620''' with firmware version 1.00f is available from the [[Downloads |Autobuild Server]]}}
-The [[Wikipedia:Canon Powershot A620]] is a 7.1MP camera with a Digic II image processor, based on VxWorks operating system.
+The Canon Powershot A620 is a 7.1 MP camera with a Digic II image processor, based on VxWorks operating system.
+CHDK firmware will only run on A620 cameras running firmware version 1.00f. If you require a firmware update to 1.00f then a firmware update file can be downloaded at [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B08pqRtyrObjaFdIREk4bWhnclk/edit?pli=1 this link]. Follow the instructions posted [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/23001808 here].
-The CHDK firmware add-on is available for the Canon PowerShot A620 digital camera.
+{| align="right" style="border-collapse:collapse; font-size: x-small;"
-(dpreview review: [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a620.asp])
+| __TOC__
+|}
+== Reviews and Specifications ==
+* [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/dcc/data/2005-2006/2005_ps-a620.html?lang=us&categ=crn&page=2005-2006&p=2 Canon]
+* [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/ DPR]
+* [http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a620-review/index.shtml DCRC]
+* [http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/a620.html Steve's DigiCams]
+* [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A620/A620A.HTM Imaging Resource]
+* [http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_canon_powershot_a620.php PhotographyBLOG]
+* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_PowerShot_A WikipediA]
+== Technical Data ==
-== Specifications ==
 * 7.1 Megapixel CCD
-* F2.8-4.1, 4X optical zoom lens
+* F2.8-4.1, 4X optical zoom lens (35-140mm)
 * Flip-out, rotating 2.0" LCD display
 * DIGIC II processor
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 * Support for conversion lenses, external slave flash, and underwater case
 * Uses four AA batteries
-* Uses SD/MMC memory cards
+* Uses '''SD / MMC''' memory cards (no SDHC support !)
+== For developers ==
+=== Firmware dumps ===
+{{DL dumps}}
 [[Category:Cameras]]
+[[Category:Development]]