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<big> Canon Powershot G10</big>
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<big>Canon Powershot G10</big>
   
 
''The Powershot G10 with its 14.7 megapixel CCD sensor is the successor to the G9, released in 2008.''
 
''The Powershot G10 with its 14.7 megapixel CCD sensor is the successor to the G9, released in 2008.''
   
 
{{Attention
 
{{Attention
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|1 = '''As of July 2011, there is an active porting process underway for the Powershot G10. Early beta releases are being tested for fw 1.02a 1.03b, 1.04a.}}
|1 = '''The Powershot G10 is NOT ported yet, there's NO CHDK available for this camera.'''
 
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To monitor progress or help with porting CHDK to the G10 go to the "[http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,3661.msg34174.html G10 Porting Process]" thread in the Forum.
 
To monitor progress or help with porting CHDK to the G10 go to the "[http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,3661.msg34174.html G10 Porting Process]" thread in the Forum.
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[[Image:20080917_loRes_g10_front.jpg|thumb|250px|Powershot G10 Front]]
 
[[Image:20080917_loRes_g10_front.jpg|thumb|250px|Powershot G10 Front]]
 
[[Image:20080917_loRes_g10_back.jpg|thumb|250px|Powershot G10 Back]]
 
[[Image:20080917_loRes_g10_back.jpg|thumb|250px|Powershot G10 Back]]
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*1/1.7 sensor size
 
*1/1.7 sensor size
 
*34 MP/cm² pixel density
 
*34 MP/cm² pixel density
*4416 x 3312 max resolution
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*4416 x 3312 max resolution
 
*5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens 28-140mm (35mm equiv), F2.8-4.5
 
*5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens 28-140mm (35mm equiv), F2.8-4.5
 
*dedicated AE compensation dial
 
*dedicated AE compensation dial
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*ISO 80-1600
 
*ISO 80-1600
 
*Power: rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-7L
 
*Power: rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-7L
*Weight (without batteries): 350 g, Dimensions: 109 x 78 x 46 mm
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*Weight (without batteries): 350 g, Dimensions: 109 x 78 x 46 mm
   
 
== Firmware info ==
 
== Firmware info ==
As in other Canon PS case, the '''[http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Ver.req#Q._How_can_I_get_the_original_firmware_version_number_of_my_camera.3F ver.req]''' file works as well in this model. '''vers.req''' does the same job plus it reports the number of shots. Press {{button|FUNCSET}} and {{button|DISP}} simultaneously:
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As in other Canon PS case, the '''[http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Ver.req#Q._How_can_I_get_the_original_firmware_version_number_of_my_camera.3F ver.req]''' file works as well in this model. '''vers.req''' does the same job plus it reports the number of shots. Press {{button|FUNCSET}} and {{button|DISP}} simultaneously:
 
It shows the following:
 
It shows the following:
   

Revision as of 03:26, 21 July 2011

Canon Powershot G10

The Powershot G10 with its 14.7 megapixel CCD sensor is the successor to the G9, released in 2008.

Attention

As of July 2011, there is an active porting process underway for the Powershot G10. Early beta releases are being tested for fw 1.02a 1.03b, 1.04a.


To monitor progress or help with porting CHDK to the G10 go to the "G10 Porting Process" thread in the Forum.

Reviews: DP Review



20080917 loRes g10 front

Powershot G10 Front

20080917 loRes g10 back

Powershot G10 Back

G10controls

Powershot G10 Controls

Technical Data

  • Digic IV image processor
  • DryOS operating system
  • 14.7 megapixel CCD sensor
  • 1/1.7 sensor size
  • 34 MP/cm² pixel density
  • 4416 x 3312 max resolution
  • 5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens 28-140mm (35mm equiv), F2.8-4.5
  • dedicated AE compensation dial
  • RAW image recording
  • 3 inch LCD, high resolution, 461,000 pixels
  • ISO 80-1600
  • Power: rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-7L
  • Weight (without batteries): 350 g, Dimensions: 109 x 78 x 46 mm

Firmware info

As in other Canon PS case, the ver.req file works as well in this model. vers.req does the same job plus it reports the number of shots. Press FUNCSET and DISP simultaneously: It shows the following:

Canon  Powershot G10       
P-ID:318-F  PAL D       
Firmware Ver GM1.00F       
NoError       
Aug 22 2008   10:55:13

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

Adj. Ver.009.006
NoError
Aug 22 2008   10:55:13

and another press of DISP (while still holding FUNCSET) brings up this:

Adj. Ver.009.006
IS Firm Ver.   2.08
IS Param Ver.  2.02

For Developers

LED addresses


0xC02200D0: ISO speed lamp
0xC02200D4: Shortcut/Print lamp/button
0xC02200D8: Exposure compensation lamp
0xC02200DC: Power lamp/button

Firmware dumps

Saveas64

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

Official firmware update

In february 09, canon released a firmware update for the g10, you can find it (and description of what it does) here. It is labeled 1.0.2.0 - the camera reports version GM1.02A after the update. The firmware date is reported as "Dec 2 2008". All other version numbers (Adj, IS) stay the same as in version GM1.00F

There is also a physical mark on the battery cover of G10 cameras with the firmware upgraded to 1.0.2.0 by Canon; details here.