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<big>Powershot A580</big>
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==Camera technical data==
  
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{{Notice|'''CHDK is available for the A580 with firmware version 1.01B and 1.00C from the [[Downloads|Download page]]}}
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<tr><td>Release date:</td><td></td></tr>
  
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<tr><td>Sensor CCD size:</td><td>8.0 MP 1/2.5"</td></tr>
  
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<tr><td>Lens (35mm equiv) zoom</td><td>35-140, 4x</td></tr>
  
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<tr><td>LCD size</td><td>2.5" fixed</td></tr>
  
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<tr><td>Card</td><td>SD / SDHC / MMC</td></tr>
  
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<tr><td>Size (mm)</td><td>94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8</td></tr>
  
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[[Image:20080123_loRes_a580_front.jpg|thumb|250px|Powershot A580 Front]]
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<tr><td>Weight (body)</td><td>175 g</td></tr>
  
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[[Image:20080123_loRes_a580_back.jpg|thumb|250px|Powershot A580 Back]]
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</table>
  
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'''Reviews:'''
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* [http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/canon_a580.html Steve's DigiCams]
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* [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A580/A580A.HTM Imagins Resource]
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* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012401canona470a580a590is.asp DPReview]
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==Technical data==
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*'''Digic III''' image processor
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*'''DryOS''' operating system
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*Sensor: 8.0 MP, 1/2.5 inch CCD type
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*Lens: 5.8 - 23.2mm, F/2.6 - F/5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm), 4x optical zoom
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*Display: 2.5 inch fixed, 115,000 pixels
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*Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
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*Storage: SD / SDHC / MMC
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*Movie recording: 640x480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320x240 (30 fps), up to 4GB or 60 minutes
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*Power: 2 x AA size batteries
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*Dimensions: 3.71 x 2.55 x 1.61 inch (94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8 mm), Weight: 175g (6.17 oz.)
   
 
==Firmware info==
  
==Firmware info==
 
Firmware information is given if '''vers.req''' exists on the SD.
  
Firmware information is given if '''vers.req''' exists on the SD.
   
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In PLAY mode (with '''vers.req''') press {{button|FUNCSET}} and {{button|DISP}} simultaneously:
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In PLAY mode (with '''vers.req''') press {{button|FUNCSET}} and {{button|DISP}} simultaneously:
 
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Canon PowerShot A580
  
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==Firmware Dump==
  
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A dump for the A580 now is available: [http://militech.abajt.pl/chdk/a580_100c.zip] (dumped with CardTricks v1.41) using 'NewDryOS'
  
   
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==Current Status==
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==CHDK specialities==
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* Extra long exposures >64s are supported
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* The <ALT> button is adjustable from the CHDK menu
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*Some shortcut keys:<tt> </tt>
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:<tt>Half Shutter + Left - Sets AFL<br />Half Shutter + Right - Show OSD (On / Off)<br />Half Shutter + Up - Sets AEL<br />Half Shutter + Down - Disable overrides (Yes / No)<br />Half Shutter + Menu - Show Live Histogram (Don't / Always / Shoot)<br />Half Shutter + Display - Draw Zebra (On / Off)</tt>
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*In <ALT> mode:<tt> </tt>
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:<tt>Display - Save RAW (DNG /Off)<br />Up - Manual Focus (On / Off)</tt>
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*In <ALT> + Manual mode:<tt> </tt>
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:<tt>Display - Sets Infinity Focus<br />Down - Sets HyperFocal Focus</tt>
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==For developers==
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* The A580 uses the d3enc diskboot encoding flavour
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===Firmware dumps===
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* '''1.00C:''' [http://militech.abajt.pl/chdk/a580_100c.zip], [http://www.filedropper.com/a580100c [second link]]
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* '''1.01B:''' [http://www.definethis.org/temp/chdk/A580.rar]
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Both firmwares were dumped using CardTricks 1.41 with "NewDryOs" method
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{{DL_dumps}}
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===LED addresses===
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0xC02200C4 // Direct Print (blue)
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===Porting process===
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Is somebody currently working on a Port for the Powershot A580 ?
  
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* '''A580 porting thread:''' http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,2900.0.html
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* (24-Sept-2011): A580 1.01B beta version: http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=2900.msg72192#msg72192
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* '''The latest A580 1.01B alpha/beta CHDK package is also available from the '''german CHDKDE [http://forum.chdk-treff.de/download.php Autobuild server]
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[[Category:Cameras]]
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[[Category:Development]]

Latest revision as of 11:20, 25 April 2013

Powershot A580

Notice

CHDK is available for the A580 with firmware version 1.01B and 1.00C from the Download page


20080123 loRes a580 front

Powershot A580 Front

20080123 loRes a580 back

Powershot A580 Back

Reviews:

Technical data

  • Digic III image processor
  • DryOS operating system
  • Sensor: 8.0 MP, 1/2.5 inch CCD type
  • Lens: 5.8 - 23.2mm, F/2.6 - F/5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm), 4x optical zoom
  • Display: 2.5 inch fixed, 115,000 pixels
  • Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
  • Storage: SD / SDHC / MMC
  • Movie recording: 640x480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320x240 (30 fps), up to 4GB or 60 minutes
  • Power: 2 x AA size batteries
  • Dimensions: 3.71 x 2.55 x 1.61 inch (94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8 mm), Weight: 175g (6.17 oz.)

Firmware info

Firmware information is given if vers.req exists on the SD.

In PLAY mode (with vers.req) press FUNCSET and DISP simultaneously: 

 Canon PowerShot A580
 P-ID:3177  PAL D
 
 Firmware Ver GM1.00C
 E16
 Jan  8 2008   17:01:40

subsequent press of DISP (while still holding FUNCSET) reveals: 

 Canon PowerShot A580
 P-ID:3177 PAL D
 
 Adj Ver.011.001
 CcdFifo
 2008.10.16 21:56:10

subsequent press of DISP (while still holding FUNCSET) reveals: 

 Canon PowerShot A580
 P-ID:3177 PAL D
 
 Adj Ver.011.001
 Total Shoot  :49
 Open Shutter :0
 Close Shutter:0


CHDK specialities

  • Extra long exposures >64s are supported
  • The <ALT> button is adjustable from the CHDK menu
  • Some shortcut keys:
Half Shutter + Left - Sets AFL
Half Shutter + Right - Show OSD (On / Off)
Half Shutter + Up - Sets AEL
Half Shutter + Down - Disable overrides (Yes / No)
Half Shutter + Menu - Show Live Histogram (Don't / Always / Shoot)
Half Shutter + Display - Draw Zebra (On / Off)
  • In <ALT> mode:
Display - Save RAW (DNG /Off)
Up - Manual Focus (On / Off)
  • In <ALT> + Manual mode:
Display - Sets Infinity Focus
Down - Sets HyperFocal Focus

For developers

  • The A580 uses the d3enc diskboot encoding flavour

Firmware dumps

Both firmwares were dumped using CardTricks 1.41 with "NewDryOs" method

Saveas64

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

LED addresses

0xC02200C4  // Direct Print (blue)


Porting process

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