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''The <big>Powershot SX230 HS</big> is the successor to the SX210 IS. It is identical to the SX220 HS except for the added GPS functionality''
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''The <big>Powershot SX230 HS</big> is the successor to the [[SX210]] IS.''
   
   
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{{Attention|1='''CHDK is NOT available for the Powershot SX230 yet.'''
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{{Notice|1=CHDK is available for the '''SX230''' with the firmware versions '''1.00C''', '''1.01A''', '''1.01B''', '''1.01C''' and '''1.01E''' from the [[Downloads| Download page]]'''
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* Please visit the [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=6397.0 Porting Thread] for the current status,
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* Read also the [[SX230#CHDK specialities|"CHDK specialities"]] section below...}}
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Please visit the [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=6397.0 SX230 HS Porting Thread] for the current status.}}
  
   
 
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[[File:Photographyblog-canon_powershot_sx230_hs_review-275x187.jpg|thumb|SX230 marketing image]]
  
   
   
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[[File:Photographyblog-canon_powershot_sx230_hs_review-275x187.jpg|thumb|SX230 marketing image]]
 
== Reviews==
  
== Reviews==
 
* [http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_sx230_hs_review/ Photography Blog]
  
* [http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_sx230_hs_review/ Photography Blog]
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==Technical Data==
  
==Technical Data==
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( copied from [[SX220]] specs )
  
   
 
*'''Digic IV''' image processor
  
*'''Digic IV''' image processor
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== Firmware Dumps ==
  
== Firmware Dumps ==
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* SX230 HS fw '''1.00C''' (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by sylikc): [http://www.box.net/shared/hojm119m1e sylikc's box.net dl link]
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* SX230 HS fw 1.00c (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by sylikc): [http://www.box.net/shared/hojm119m1e sylikc's box.net dl link], [http://www.box.net/chdk/1/55272271/750249850 fe50's CHDK repo link]
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* SX230 HS fw '''1.01A''' (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by aquilla): [http://www.box.net/shared/o44eni8nfh aquilla's box.net dl link]
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* SX230 HS fw '''1.01B''' (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by andyroo): [http://www.box.net/shared/en4vymkb1efue34o5iex box.net dl link]
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Firmware Ver GM1.00C (1.0.0.0)
  
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* SX230 HS fw '''1.01C''' (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by accolon): [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2238964/SX230_GM101C.zip dropbox dl link]
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Adj Ver.010.010
  
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* <span style="font-style: normal; ">SX230 HS fw </span>'''1.01E'''<span style="font-style: normal; "> (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by GreedyRogue): </span>[http://www.box.com/s/63tdgu5970dq56xkdeyg box.net dl link]
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* SX230 HS fw 1.01a (16mb, dumped with cBasic udumper by aquilla): [http://www.box.net/shared/o44eni8nfh aquilla's box.net dl link]
  
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Firmware Ver GM1.01A (1.0.1.0)
  
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Adj ver.010.010
  
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{{DL_dumps}}
  
{{DL_dumps}}
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==CHDK Specialties==
  
==CHDK Specialties==
 
''This section describes special CHDK-related things...''
  
''This section describes special CHDK-related things...''
   
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* Combination to show firmware information (after copying the needed files to the SD card):
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* <insert data here once CHDK is ported to this camera>
  
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** Press and hold {{Button|FUNC. SET}} button.
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** Now quickly press the {{Button|DISP}} button (while holding the {{Button|FUNC. SET}} button).
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** If you press the {{Button|DISP}} button not fast enough, a animated clock will appear.
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* access <ALT> mode by pressing {{Button|PLAYBACK}} button.
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** short press ALT mode, long press original playback mode
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* to start directly in Record mode, hold down the Power {{Button|ON/OFF}} button ~ 1-2 seconds
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*no dual partitioning required, the camera supports booting from FAT32(4GB+) formatted SD cards.
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*For 4GB+ SD cards follow this steps:
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**format the SD card from the original camera options menu
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**copy DISKBOOT.BIN, PS.FI2 and the CHDK folder on SD card
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**start the camera by holding the {{Button|PLAYBACK}}button for ~ 1-2 seconds
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**select Firm Update...-> OK
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**go into <ALT> mode -> Menu -> Miscellaneous stuff -> Make card bootable...
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**lock the SD card to boot directly into CHDK
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===Shortcuts:===
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*histogram on/off -> half pressed shutter + down
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*zebra mode on/off -> half pressed shutter + MENU
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*CHDK-OSD on/off -> half pressed shutter + right
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*override on/off -> half pressed shutter + left
   
 
==For Developers==
  
==For Developers==
   
 
===General info:===
  
===General info:===
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(copied from SX220 wiki info, assumed the same)
  
 
* DyrOS v2.3, release #0047
  
* DyrOS v2.3, release #0047
 
* FW start address: 0xFF000000
  
* FW start address: 0xFF000000

Latest revision as of 12:28, 17 November 2012

The Powershot SX230 HS is the successor to the SX210 IS.


Notice

CHDK is available for the SX230 with the firmware versions 1.00C, 1.01A, 1.01B, 1.01C and 1.01E from the Download page



Photographyblog-canon powershot sx230 hs review-275x187

SX230 marketing image

Reviews

Technical Data

  • Digic IV image processor
  • DryOS operating system
  • 12.1 megapixels, 1/2.3" back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 14x optical zoom lens
  • lens: 28-392mm (35mm equiv), F/3.1 - F/5.9
  • Image stabilization (lens shift-type), "Dynamic IS" in movie mode
  • Display: 3.0 inch TFT, 461,000 pixels
  • Video: 1920x1080 @24 fps HD, 1280x720 @30 fps HD, 640x480 @30 fps, 320x240 @30 fps
  • Super Slow Motion movie mode: 640x480 @120fps, 320x240 @240 fps
  • Miniature effect mode: 1280x720 or 640x480 @6, 3, or 1.5 fps
  • Movie format: Quicktime (MOV / H.264), linear PCM stereo
  • HDMI A/V out connector
  • Storage: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
  • Power: Li-ion battery NB-5L
  • Weight (including battery): 215g, Dimensions: 106 x 59 x 33 mm
  • GPS


Specifications Links

Firmware info

The ver.req file method is used to gather firmware information about this camera model.

US & Japan NTSC Version Header 

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
P-ID:3228  NT D

Firmware Dumps

Saveas64

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

CHDK Specialties

This section describes special CHDK-related things...

  • Combination to show firmware information (after copying the needed files to the SD card):
    • Press and hold FUNC. SET button.
    • Now quickly press the DISP button (while holding the FUNC. SET button).
    • If you press the DISP button not fast enough, a animated clock will appear.
  • access <ALT> mode by pressing PLAYBACK button.
    • short press ALT mode, long press original playback mode
  • to start directly in Record mode, hold down the Power ON/OFF button ~ 1-2 seconds
  • no dual partitioning required, the camera supports booting from FAT32(4GB+) formatted SD cards.
  • For 4GB+ SD cards follow this steps:
    • format the SD card from the original camera options menu
    • copy DISKBOOT.BIN, PS.FI2 and the CHDK folder on SD card
    • start the camera by holding the PLAYBACKbutton for ~ 1-2 seconds
    • select Firm Update...-> OK
    • go into <ALT> mode -> Menu -> Miscellaneous stuff -> Make card bootable...
    • lock the SD card to boot directly into CHDK

Shortcuts:

  • histogram on/off -> half pressed shutter + down
  • zebra mode on/off -> half pressed shutter + MENU
  • CHDK-OSD on/off -> half pressed shutter + right
  • override on/off -> half pressed shutter + left

For Developers

General info:

  • DyrOS v2.3, release #0047
  • FW start address: 0xFF000000


LED addresses

Porting process & links

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