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<big>Canon Powershot A1200</big> |
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== Reviews and Specifications == |
== Reviews and Specifications == |
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* [http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_A1200/ Camera Labs review] |
* [http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_A1200/ Camera Labs review] |
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*Video: H.264 MOV (QuickTime), max. 4GB filesize or 10 minutes with 1280x720, linear PCM audio (monaural) |
*Video: H.264 MOV (QuickTime), max. 4GB filesize or 10 minutes with 1280x720, linear PCM audio (monaural) |
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*Video formats: 1280x720 @24 fps (HD), 640x480 @30 fps, 320x240 @30 fps |
*Video formats: 1280x720 @24 fps (HD), 640x480 @30 fps, 320x240 @30 fps |
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− | *Interfaces: Hi-speed USB, analog audio out (monaural), |
+ | *Interfaces: Hi-speed USB, analog audio out (monaural), analog video out (NTSC/PAL) (video & audio cable not included) |
*Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus |
*Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus |
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*Power: Two AA type batteries |
*Power: Two AA type batteries |
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*Weight (with batteries): 185 g (0.41lb / 6.53oz) |
*Weight (with batteries): 185 g (0.41lb / 6.53oz) |
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*Dimensions: 98x63x31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22 inch) |
*Dimensions: 98x63x31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22 inch) |
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+ | == User Notes == |
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+ | To enter CHDK <Alt> mode use the Playback button. This port support the use of the Face or DISP button as alternative ALT buttoms |
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+ | ===Notes on SD Override for the A1200=== |
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+ | SD overrides will only work when the camera is in AFL mode ( auto focus lock ). To activate AFL : |
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+ | #The camera must be in P mode (on the upper dial) rather than AUTO or SCN. |
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+ | #You must be in normal Canon shooting mode (not CHDK <ALT> mode) |
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+ | #Press the "left/flower" button after first "half pressing & holding" the shutter release button. |
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+ | If you complete the above 3 steps correctly, you should see the Canon software put the letters AFL on the upper right edge of the LCD. |
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+ | ===Notes on Exposure Override for the A1200=== |
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+ | Exposure overrides (including USB Bracketing mode) will only work if the Canon "Servo AF" mode is disabled. Do this from the Canon shooting menu. |
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== Firmware info == |
== Firmware info == |
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==For Developers== |
==For Developers== |
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===LED addresses=== |
===LED addresses=== |
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+ | AF led : 0xC022000C |
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+ | Orange LED : 0xC0220010 |
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+ | Green LED : 0xC0220014 |
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+ | ===Firmware Dumps=== |
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+ | *Firmware 1.00B (by photongraph) |
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===Porting process & links=== |
===Porting process & links=== |
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+ | *[http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=6318.0 Main porting thread] |
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+ | *[http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=7592.0 Early porting thread for f/w 1.00A] |
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[[Category:Development]] |
[[Category:Development]] |
Latest revision as of 08:23, 22 March 2014
Canon Powershot A1200
CHDK for A1200 firmware 1.00a, 1.00b and 1.00c is available from the Download page. |
The Powershot A1200 is the successor to the A1100 and was released in spring of 2011
Reviews and Specifications
- Camera Labs review
- DPReview link
- Imaging Resource review & specs
- Canon A1200 page
- Canon A1200 page, german
Technical Data
- Digic IV image processor
- DryOS operating system
- Sensor: 12.1 million effective pixels, 1/2.3 CCD (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
- Max image size: 4000 x 3000
- 4x optical zoom lens, F2.8 - F5.9
- Optical viewfinder
- No Image stabilization !
- Fixed 2.7 inch LCD, 2300,000 pixels
- Video: H.264 MOV (QuickTime), max. 4GB filesize or 10 minutes with 1280x720, linear PCM audio (monaural)
- Video formats: 1280x720 @24 fps (HD), 640x480 @30 fps, 320x240 @30 fps
- Interfaces: Hi-speed USB, analog audio out (monaural), analog video out (NTSC/PAL) (video & audio cable not included)
- Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
- Power: Two AA type batteries
- Weight (with batteries): 185 g (0.41lb / 6.53oz)
- Dimensions: 98x63x31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22 inch)
User Notes
To enter CHDK <Alt> mode use the Playback button. This port support the use of the Face or DISP button as alternative ALT buttoms
Notes on SD Override for the A1200
SD overrides will only work when the camera is in AFL mode ( auto focus lock ). To activate AFL :
- The camera must be in P mode (on the upper dial) rather than AUTO or SCN.
- You must be in normal Canon shooting mode (not CHDK <ALT> mode)
- Press the "left/flower" button after first "half pressing & holding" the shutter release button.
If you complete the above 3 steps correctly, you should see the Canon software put the letters AFL on the upper right edge of the LCD.
Notes on Exposure Override for the A1200
Exposure overrides (including USB Bracketing mode) will only work if the Canon "Servo AF" mode is disabled. Do this from the Canon shooting menu.
Firmware info
The ver.req file is used to retrieve firmware information from the camera.
From playback mode, press and hold down the button FUNCSET and press DISP.
First Page:
Canon Powershot A1200 P-ID:322B PAL D
Firmware Ver GM1.00A (1.0.0.0) Adj Ver.005.006 Serial No. 23806000xxxx
Second Page:
Canon Powershot A1200 P-ID:322B PAL D Build:Dec 16 2010 13:45:51 No Error
Alt version: Page 1
Canon Powershot A1200 P-ID:322B PAL D
Firmware Ver GM1.00C (1.0.0.0) Adj Ver.005.007 Serial No. 28806201xxxx
Alt version: Page 2
Canon Powershot A1200 P-ID:322B PAL D
Build: Jun 10 2011 14:56:46 NoError
For Developers
LED addresses
AF led : 0xC022000C Orange LED : 0xC0220010 Green LED : 0xC0220014
Firmware Dumps
Download location for firmware dumps: |
- Firmware 1.00A (by praveen_sb, dumped with CBasic udumper)
- Firmware 1.00B (by photongraph)
- Firmware 1.00C (by zachalope, dumped with Universal dumper script)[1]
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