Changes: G11

Latest revision as of 08:40, 15 August 2012

The Canon Powershot G11 was released on August 19, 2009.

CHDK is available as BETA version for the Powershot G11 with firmware version 1.00F, 1.00J, 1.00K and 1.00L from the Download page
For cameras with firmware version 1.00H use the 1.00J CHDK build!

The G11 CHDK DOES NOT support the manual loading method through the firmware update mechanism!
→ start CHDK from a CHDK-bootable SD card

Reviews

Technical Data

Digic IV image processor
DryOS operating system
Sensor: 10MP, 1/1.7 inch CCD type, 12 bit sensor
Video: 640x480 @ 30fps, 320x240 @ 30fps in Quicktime format (H.264), linear PCM (monaural)
Lens: 28-140mm (35mm equiv), 5x optical zoom, F/2.8 - F/4.5, with lens-shift IS
optical viewfinder
Display: 2.8 inch vari-angle TFT, 461,000 pixels
Storage media: SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Power: rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L
Weight (without batteries): 355g, Dimensions: 112x76x48mm
HDMI mini connector, flash hotshoe

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. Number of shots are not available in GM1.00L. In order to access this information, to verify the firmware version for your camera, the *.req files need to be downloaded to your memory card before they will display the extended information. Otherwise, you only get the default Canon Firmware version. Press FUNCSET and DISP simultaneously (on 2010 May 02 purchased G11 this only works if camera is turned on via the playback button not the power button), it shows the following:

Russian Version Header

subsequent press of DISP (while still holding FUNCSET ) reveals, works if camera is turned on via the playback button:

Canon PowerShot G11
P-ID: 31DF PAL D

Firmware Ver GM1.00L
NoError
Jan 7 2010 13:21:02

European PAL Version Header

Canon PowerShot G11
P-ID: 31DF PAL D

Firmware Version GM1.00F
NoError
Aug 18 2009 09:31:45

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

Canon PowerShot G11
P-ID: 31DF PAL D

Adj. Ver.009.006

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

Canon PowerShot G11
P-ID: 31DF PAL D

SubCPU Ver 0.06
Total Shoot 157
Zoom Retry Count: 0
Mecha Condition: 0x00000000

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

Canon PowerShot G11
P-ID: 31DF PAL D

Driver Info: 0x00000000

Ver.req Second Page Data: After holding down FUNCSET then pressing DISP twice.

Version X.XX

<insert data here>

Ver.req Third Page Data: After holding down FUNCSET then pressing DISP three times:

Version X.XX

<insert data here>

Vers.req Third Page Data: After holding down FUNCSET then pressing DISP three times:

Version X.XX

<insert data here>

CHDK Specialties

This section describes special CHDK-related things...

The G11 is using new / changed PropertyCases (propcase set 3)
manual loading is not supported yet, camera will shutdown with an error message

For Developers

General info

LED addresses

0xC0223030  LED AF
0xC0220128  LED exposure compensation dial
0xC022012C  LED iso dial

Available firmware dumps

G11 firmware 1.00J (8MB dump, blinked out by ERR99, Forum link): [1]
G11 firmware 1.00F (from "my_username", dumped with a modified udumper, Forum link): [2]
G11 firmware 1.00K (8MB, from Kaydat, dumped with a modified 100j CHDK version, Forum link): [3]
G11 firmware 1.00L (8MB, from sam_m, dumped with ERR_99's modified G11 udumper, Forum link): [4]

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

Modified udumper

For new new firmware versions, try this modified diskboot.bin from the Forum link to dump the firmware.

Porting process & links

The 1.00J CHDK version will also work on cameras with fw 1.00H ([5]).
The 1.00K fw is a copy of the identical 1.00J firmware, development takes place in the 1.00J source tree.
G11 Porting thread: forum link (by ERR99, Microfunguy)

News & Development History:

(21-Mar-2010) The 1.00L is in the trunk now, changeset #882, by ERR99.
(14-Mar-2010) First test version for fw 1.00l is available from the forum: link
(26-Jan-2010) First BETA version for fw 1.00f is available from the forum: link
(23-Jan-2010) First version of modified udumper is available from the forum: link
(21-Jan-2010) Second BETA version for fw 1.00j/k is available from the forum: link
(17-Jan-2010) First BETA version for fw 1.00j/k is available from the forum: link
(19-Aug-2009) Canon press release of new camera

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-The '''Canon Powershot G11''' was released on August 19'th, 2009
+The '''Canon Powershot G11''' was released on August 19, 2009.
-{{Attention
-|1 = '''CHDK is NOT available for the Powershot G11. CONTRIBUTE NOW to port CHDK! ;)'''
-}}
+{{Notice|
+|1 = CHDK is available as BETA version for the Powershot '''G11''' with firmware version '''1.00F''', '''1.00J''', '''1.00K''' and '''1.00L''' from the '''[[Downloads|Download page]]'''<br>For cameras with firmware version 1.00'''H''' use the '''1.00J''' CHDK build!}}
+{{Attention|<big>The G11 CHDK '''DOES NOT''' support the manual loading method through the [["firmware update method"|firmware update]] mechanism!</big> <br> {{tagb|'''→'''}} start CHDK from a CHDK-[[Bootable SD card|bootable SD card]]}}
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 [[File:G11_front.jpg|thumb|250px|Front of Powershot G11]]
 [[File:G11_back.jpg|thumb|250px|Back of Powershot G11]]
@@ Line 13: / Line 12: @@
 == Reviews==
 * [http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_g11_review/ PhotographyBLOG]
+* [http://www.dpreview.com/news/0908/09081908canong11.asp DPReview]
+* [http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=4131&review=canon+powershot+g11 DigitalCameraReview.com]
+* [http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/canon/powershot-g11/canon-powershot-g11-review.html Steve's Digicams]
+* [http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_g11-review DCResource]
 ==Technical Data==
 *'''Digic IV''' image processor
 *'''DryOS''' operating system
+* Sensor: 10MP, 1/1.7 inch CCD type, 12 bit sensor
+* Video: 640x480 @ 30fps, 320x240 @ 30fps in Quicktime format (H.264), linear PCM (monaural)
+* Lens: 28-140mm (35mm equiv), 5x optical zoom, F/2.8 - F/4.5, with lens-shift IS
+* optical viewfinder
+* Display: 2.8 inch vari-angle TFT, 461,000 pixels
+* Storage media: SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
+* Power: rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L
+* Weight (without batteries): 355g, Dimensions: 112x76x48mm
+* HDMI mini connector, flash hotshoe
-<!-- EDIT THIS DATA, THIS IS A TEMPLATE
-*12.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 1/2.3 inch (pixel density: 35 MP/cm²), new 12 bit type
-*20x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens 28-560mm (35mm equiv), F/2.8 - F/5.7
-*Image stabilization (lens shift-type)
-*Display: 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD, 230,000 pixels
-*Electronic viewfinder 0.44 inch, 235.000 pixels
-*ISO 80-1600, limited ISO 3200 mode with fixed resolution, auto exposure, white balance, etc.
-*Built-in pop up flash, hot-shoe for external flash
-*Video: 1280 x 720 @ 30fps (720p HP), 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps
-*Storage: SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus
-*Power: 4x AA size
-*Weight (without batteries): 560g, Dimensions: 128 x 88 x 87 mm (5 x 3.5 x 3.4 inch)
-*'''Specifications:''' Canon ([http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=19208 english]), [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_sx20is.asp DPReview Specifications]
--->
 == Firmware info ==
-As in other Canon PS case, the '''[[Ver.req|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}}
+As in other Canon PS case, the '''[[Ver.req|ver.req]]''' file works as well in this model. '''vers.req''' does the same job plus it reports the number of shots. Number of shots are not available in GM1.00L. In order to access this information, to verify the firmware version for your camera, the *.req files need to be downloaded to your memory card before they will display the extended information. Otherwise, you only get the default Canon Firmware version. Press {{button|FUNCSET}} and {{button|DISP}} simultaneously (on 2010 May 02 purchased G11 this only works if camera is turned on via the playback button not the power button), it shows the following:
+'''Russian Version Header'''
- simultaneously: It shows the following:
-'''US & Japan NTSC Version Header'''
- &lt;insert data here&gt;
+subsequent press of {{button|DISP}} (while still holding {{button|FUNCSET}} ) reveals, works if camera is turned on via the playback button:
+ Canon PowerShot G11
+ P-ID: 31DF PAL D
+ Firmware Ver GM1.00L
+ NoError
+ Jan 7 2010 13:21:02
 '''European PAL Version Header'''
  Canon PowerShot G11
@@ Line 86: / Line 87: @@
 ==CHDK Specialties==
 ''This section describes special CHDK-related things...''
+* The G11 is using new / changed [[PropertyCase]]s (propcase set 3)
+* manual loading is not supported yet, camera will shutdown with an error message
-* &lt;insert data here once CHDK is ported to this camera&gt;
 ==For Developers==
-===General info:===
+===General info===
- &lt;insert firmware \ code data here&gt;
 ===LED addresses===
+xC0223030  LED AF
-<pre>
+xC0220128  LED exposure compensation dial
-<insert data here>
+xC022012C  LED iso dial
-</pre>
 ===Available firmware dumps===
+*G11 firmware '''1.00J''' (8MB dump, blinked out by ERR99, [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg45319.html#msg45319 Forum link]): [http://www.zshare.net/download/70595027e5bb4b30/]
-* There are NO firmware dumps available for this camera
+*G11 firmware '''1.00F''' (from "my_username", dumped with a modified udumper, [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46189.html#msg46189 Forum link]): [http://www.zshare.net/download/716207431e79c7a6/]
-* &lt;Insert firmware dump link here once available&gt;
+*G11 firmware '''1.00K''' (8MB, from Kaydat, dumped with a modified 100j CHDK version, [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46197.html#msg46197 Forum link]): [http://drop.io/chdkdumps2/asset/g11-100k-7z]
+*G11 firmware '''1.00L''' (8MB, from sam_m, dumped with ERR_99's modified G11 udumper, [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg47410.html#msg47410 Forum link]): [http://drop.io/chdkdumps2/asset/g11-100l-7z]
 {{DL_dumps}}
+===Modified udumper ===
+* For new new firmware versions, try this modified diskboot.bin from the [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46175.html#msg46175 Forum link] to dump the firmware.
 ===Porting process & links===
+* The '''1.00J''' CHDK version will also work on cameras with fw '''1.00H''' ([http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46833.html#msg46833]).
-* &lt;Insert forum link here once porting has begun&gt;
+* The '''1.00K''' fw is a copy of the identical '''1.00J''' firmware, development takes place in the 1.00J source tree.
+* G11 Porting thread: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.0.html '''forum link'''] ''(by ERR99, Microfunguy)''
 == News & Development History: ==
+*(21-Mar-2010) The 1.00L is in the trunk now, changeset #882, by ERR99.
+*(14-Mar-2010) First test version for fw 1.00l is available from the forum: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg47475.html#msg47475 link]
+*(26-Jan-2010) First BETA version for fw 1.00f is available from the forum: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46250.html#msg46250 link]
+*(23-Jan-2010) First version of modified udumper is available from the forum: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46175.html#msg46175 link]
+*(21-Jan-2010) Second BETA version for fw 1.00j/k is available from the forum: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg46119.html#msg46119 link]
+*(17-Jan-2010) First BETA version for fw 1.00j/k is available from the forum: [http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php/topic,4647.msg45949.html#msg45949 link]
 *(19-Aug-2009) Canon press release of new camera
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