* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=23308274 GrAnd says] that CHDK's code will not modify the firmware, but this does not rule out ''accidental'' modification due to a bug. Further research is required.
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=23308274 GrAnd says] that CHDK's code will not modify the firmware, but this does not rule out ''accidental'' modification due to a bug. Further research is required.
* The native OS may contain safety features that prevent the camera from damaging itself. CHDK has the potential to remove these safeguards.
* The native OS may contain safety features that prevent the camera from damaging itself. CHDK has the potential to remove these safeguards.
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Latest revision as of 22:29, September 24, 2008
Overall, CHDK is safe to use on your camera. There are a few caveats, however:
GrAnd says that CHDK's code will not modify the firmware, but this does not rule out accidental modification due to a bug. Further research is required.
The native OS may contain safety features that prevent the camera from damaging itself. CHDK has the potential to remove these safeguards.