PowerShot A640[]
The Canon PowerShot A640 was released in September 2006. It is based on the Digic II platform and features the VxWorks OS.
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CHDK is available for the Powershot A640 with firmware version 1.00B from the Download page |

Reviews and Specifications[]
Technical Data[]
- DIGIC II image processor
- VxWorks operating system
- 10 Megapixel CCD, 1/1.8 inch CCD type sensor
- F2.8-4.1, 4X optical zoom lens, 35-140mm (equiv.)
- Flip-out, rotating 2.5" LCD display
- ISO range 80 to 800 (Canon)
- Max resolution: 3648 x 2736
- 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/SDHC/MMC memory cards
For Developers[]
Firmware dumps[]
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Download location for firmware dumps: |