SX30

The Powershot SX 30 IS is the successor to the SX20 IS.

CHDK is available for the Powershot SX30 with firmware versions 1.00E, 1.00H, 1.00L and 1.00N from the Download page. (Cameras with firmware version 1.00M can use the 1.00L version of CHDK.)

Reviews

• dpreview.com
• DigitalphotographyWriter.com
• Steve's Digicams
• Photography Blog
• Cameralabs.com

Technical Data

• Digic IV image processor
• DryOS operating system
• 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 1/2.3 inch
• 35x wide-angle optical zoom lens 24- 840mm, F2.7 - F5.8
• Image stabilization (lens shift-type)
• Display: 2.7 inch vari-angle LCD, 230,000 pixels
• Electronic viewfinder 202.000 pixels
• Built-in pop up flash, hot-shoe for external flash
• Video: 1280 x 720 @30 fps, 640 x 480 @30 fps, 320 x 240 @30 fps, Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
• HDMI output
• Storage: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMCplus, HCMMCplus
• Power: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L (battery and charger included)
• Dimensions: 123 x 92 x 108 mm, Weight: 601g (with battery)

Firmware info

The ver.req file method is used to gather firmware information about this camera model.

Ver.req First Page Data: After holding down FUNCSET then press DISP:

European PAL Version Header

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
P-ID: 3210  NT D
Firmware Ver GM1.00H

Adj Ver.011.001
Mecha Firm Ver 3.03

USA Version Header P-ID: 3210 NT D
Firmware ver GM1.00L
Adj ver.011.001

CHDK Specialities

This section describes special CHDK-related things...

For Developers

LED addresses

0xC0220134 Power LED (green)

Firmware dumps

• SX30 firmware version 1.00H: mediafire DL link
• SX30 firmware version 1.00L: Zshare DL Link
• SX30 firmware version 1.00M: zSHARE DL Link
• SX30 firmware version 1.00N: dropbox link
• SX30 firmware version 1.00P: zSHARE DL Link

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

Porting process & links

• Porting in progress. CHDK booting succesfully. Can create a RAW image file. Some scripts working. Screen redraw/refresh not reliable yet (menus disappear, Canon display not properly refreshed). Forum Link.
• Beta release available for firmware 1.00E, 1.00H and 1.00L. Forum Link