ELPH300

The Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS (IXUS 220 HS in europe, IXY DIGITAL 410F in japan) was released on March 2011

Since 29.11.2011 CHDK for the Powershot ELPH 300 is available as ALPHA version from the CHDK Autobuild Server.

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→ Camera Specifications: Canon USA

DIGIC 4 image processor with iSAPS technology
DryOS operating system
12.1 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS, 1/2.3 inch (pixel density: 43 MP/cm²)
Lens: 24-120mm (35mm equiv), 5x optical zoom, F2.7-5.9
Face Detection / 9-point AiAF
Image stabilization (lens shift type)
Display: 2.7 inch LCD, 230,000 pixels
ISO: 100-3200
Built-in flash
Video: Yes 1920 x 1080 @ 24fps, 1280 x 720 @ 30fps, 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 640 x 480 @ 120 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x240 @ 240 fps
Video format: MOV (H.264 + Linear PCM (Stereo))
HDMI mini connector
Storage: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Power: Canon Li-ion Battery NB-4L
Weight (without battery): 123g
Weight (with battery): 141g
Dimensions: 92.2 x 56 x 20 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.79 inch)
Release Date: 2011

The "ver.req" trick (see FAQ, "How can I get the original firmware version number of my camera") does not appear to work with this camera. Use ACID or CameraVersion. (See here in the porting thread.)

This section describes special CHDK-related things...

The <Alt> mode is bound to this button: Video(latest alpha version, 26-Nov-2011)
A short press of Video button will toggle <ALT> mode.
A long Press of video button will restore original Canon functionality...
ISO ranges accepted by the camera (marketing ISO) are ISO 50 to ISO 8000. CHDK ISOs (Real ISOs) are about 1/3 to 2/3 slower. Note that the camera does not have icons for ISO 50 - 80 and above 6400 when shooting, but image review will show the (marketing) ISO.

#define LED_GREEN      0xC0220130 //LED on the back of the camera
#define LED_AF         0xC0223030 //Autofocus LED

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