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The Canon '''PowerShot A800''' was released in January 2011. It is based on the Digic 3 platform and features the DryOS.
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== PowerShot A800 ==
  
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{{Attention|A beta version of CHDK for the A800 is available from the [http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Downloads CHDK Autobuild Server].}}
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The Canon PowerShot A800 was released in January 2011. It is based on the Digic 3 platform and features the DryOS.
  
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Follow the latest development on the '''[http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=7409.msg80793#msg80793 A800 porting thread]'''
   
 
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[[File:A800_blk_3q_large.jpg|thumb|PowerShot A800]] [[File:A800_s_back_large.jpg|thumb|PowerShot A800 rear view]]
  
[[File:A800_blk_3q_large.jpg|thumb|PowerShot A800]] [[File:A800_s_back_large.jpg|thumb|PowerShot A800 rear view]]
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== Technical Data ==
  
== Technical Data ==
 
* '''DIGIC 3''' image processor
  
* '''DIGIC 3''' image processor
 
* '''DryOs''' operating system
  
* '''DryOs''' operating system
 
* 10 Megapixel CCD, 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  
* 10 Megapixel CCD, 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
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* Max resolution: 3648 x 2736
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* Focal length (equiv.): 37 – 122 mm
  
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* Shutter speed: 15 - 1/2000 sec. (Canon)
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* Maximum aperture: F3.0 - F5.8,
  
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* ISO range 100 to 1600 (Canon)
 
* Zoom: 3.3 X optical zoom lens
  
* Zoom: 3.3 X optical zoom lens
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* Focal length: 6.6 mm (W) - 21.6 mm (T), (equiv. 37 - 122 mm)
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* Fixed aperture: F3.0 (W) - F5.8 (T)
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* Switchable ND filter
 
* 2.5" LCD display
  
* 2.5" LCD display
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* ISO range 100 to 1600 (Canon)
  
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* Max resolution: 3648 x 2736
  
 
* Can record movies at 640 x 480 (30 frames/second)
  
* Can record movies at 640 x 480 (30 frames/second)
 
* Uses two AA batteries
  
* Uses two AA batteries
 
* Uses SD/SDHC memory cards
  
* Uses SD/SDHC memory cards
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==Firmware info==
  
==Firmware info==
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* The firmware version can be retrieved from the firmware dump or from the EXIF meta data with a tool like [[CameraVersion]] from the [[Software]] section.
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* To load firmware onto camera: Press the PLAY (|>) button when camera is powered OFF, then press MENU then press UP. Do not press the play button after powering the camera ON (if you do the firmware update option will not appear in the menu).
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* When CHDK is loaded, the PLAY button now toggles you in/out of <ALT> mode. Press and hold the play button when powered on in normal camer mode to enter play mode. When card is made bootable and lock is set on SD card, the camera will boot into CHDK and power on in play mode and you can press the cam/movie button to enter normal camera mode.
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==CHDK specialities==
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* FAT32 autoboot support (released 2011, DRYOS 2.3 release #47)
   
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The firmware information cannot be obtained using '''ver.req''' or '''vers.req'''. The version was retrieved from the firmware dump.
  
   
 
==For Developers==
  
==For Developers==
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*'''A800 porting thread: http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=7409.msg80793#msg80793 '''
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The firmware 1.00B was dumped using [[Canon Basic/Scripts/Dumper|Canon basic script]]
  
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===Firmware dumps===
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http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=288.msg70329#msg70329
  
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* firmware '''1.00B''', dumped using the [[Canon Basic/Scripts/Dumper|Canon basic script]]: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=288.msg70329#msg70329]
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* firmware '''1.00C''' by Qanthelas [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=288.msg79813#msg79813]
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{{DL dumps}}
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[[Category:cameras]]
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[[Category:development]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, 21 May 2013

The Canon PowerShot A800 was released in January 2011. It is based on the Digic 3 platform and features the DryOS.

Attention

A beta version of CHDK for the A800 is available from the CHDK Autobuild Server.


Follow the latest development on the A800 porting thread

Reviews and Specifications

A800 blk 3q large

PowerShot A800

A800 s back large

PowerShot A800 rear view

Technical Data

  • DIGIC 3 image processor
  • DryOs operating system
  • 10 Megapixel CCD, 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  • Max resolution: 3648 x 2736
  • Shutter speed: 15 - 1/2000 sec. (Canon)
  • ISO range 100 to 1600 (Canon)
  • Zoom: 3.3 X optical zoom lens
  • Focal length: 6.6 mm (W) - 21.6 mm (T), (equiv. 37 - 122 mm)
  • Fixed aperture: F3.0 (W) - F5.8 (T)
  • Switchable ND filter
  • 2.5" LCD display
  • Can record movies at 640 x 480 (30 frames/second)
  • Uses two AA batteries
  • Uses SD/SDHC memory cards

Firmware info

  • The firmware version can be retrieved from the firmware dump or from the EXIF meta data with a tool like CameraVersion from the Software section.
  • To load firmware onto camera: Press the PLAY (|>) button when camera is powered OFF, then press MENU then press UP. Do not press the play button after powering the camera ON (if you do the firmware update option will not appear in the menu).
  • When CHDK is loaded, the PLAY button now toggles you in/out of <ALT> mode. Press and hold the play button when powered on in normal camer mode to enter play mode. When card is made bootable and lock is set on SD card, the camera will boot into CHDK and power on in play mode and you can press the cam/movie button to enter normal camera mode.

CHDK specialities

  • FAT32 autoboot support (released 2011, DRYOS 2.3 release #47)


For Developers


Firmware dumps

Saveas64

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

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