"Hacks claim to 'liberate' Canon shooting options"

[swimm3r137]

I read this and was wondering what everyone thought and if anyone had actually attempted to use it.

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9911569-1.html?tag=blog

PS- the comments make me reluctant to give it a try!

[Bynx]

From the comments by those who installed it sounds like a win win situation. It loads on the memory card and doesnt affect the firmware itself. Id give it a try. Remember software that is changed by loading it can always be reversed back to the original either by yourself or by the manufacturer. Its not written in stone.

[griptape]

This has been around for quite a while. Plenty of S3 users use the cdhk firmware so they can shoot RAW instead of being stuck with jpeg. I've never heard of any problems with it.

[JTL]

Works fine. Been using it for months with no issues. Besides allowing you to shoot RAW, it also allows shooting at ISO 50 (the combo creates incredibly noise-free images), adds a battery meter and a load of other useful stuff...

[Bynx]

I see it also allows shutter speeds up to 1/60,000 sec.

[tim11]

There has been lots of happy Canon owners who benefit from HACKS.

[griptape]

I see it also allows shutter speeds up to 1/60,000 sec.

For those of us who need to shoot pictures while on the surface of the sun. ;)

[tim11]

1/60,000 sec .... that will render IS unnecessary; if you can see any image at all. :D

[swimm3r137]

if i were to use this hack, is it true it gets uploaded to ur sd card? I just dont want it to mess up my cam, and if it does, i at least want to be able to revert to the "original" software.

[tim11]

if i were to use this hack, is it true it gets uploaded to ur sd card? I just dont want it to mess up my cam, and if it does, i at least want to be able to revert to the "original" software.
Bynx already answered this in his post.



---- Besides allowing you to shoot RAW, it also allows shooting at ISO 50 (the combo creates incredibly noise-free images), adds a battery meter and a load of other useful stuff...
If some cheap hack software can add a battery meter I just don't understand why Canon stubbornly leaves it out of their cameras? What use is there for the battery signs to pop up when you only have 5 minutes of power left?

[cdifoto]

I don't like the idea of it going on a card and staying there. I format my cards and that'd mean constantly re-copying the hack back over to it.

Unless I'm stupid and you can format subdirectories, I'd rather a hack be applied to the camera's firmware straight up.

As for the battery indicator, what more do you really need than a warning? You ignore it when it's only showing low anyway...

[tim11]

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As for the battery indicator, what more do you really need than a warning? You ignore it when it's only showing low anyway...

Not really. Obviously it shows when you need to recharge even at 1/2 or 3/4 level for the time you are going to do a lot of shooting. Or if you need to carry a spare battery.

The same idea you need a fuel indicator in a car....

[cdifoto]

Not really. Obviously it shows when you need to recharge even at 1/2 or 3/4 level for the time you are going to do a lot of shooting. Or if you need to carry a spare battery.

The same idea you need a fuel indicator in a car....

All I need is a blinking indicator that my batteries are dying and I should swap them out. I then swap them out. Knowing how many shots I have left on a charge, or how much juice I have at any given time, is rather pointless. Then again, I'm smart enough to always carry a spare battery.

The fuel gauge isn't really a valid argument, because if you run out of gas on the highway, you have to walk to the nearest gas station and/or call for a tow truck. You can't keep a tow truck or spare gas tank in your pocket. Spare batteries are light, small, and easy to carry.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying battery meters are a bad thing. I'm saying they're not an essential thing. All my cameras have meters, but I don't really pay them any mind. If a camera has a meter, good. But if it doesn't, and it requires a hack that you have to constantly re-load to your card or the camera itself, it's simply not worth the hassle, IMHO. Neither are the other features for reasons I already mentioned. Again, IMHO.

[griptape]

I agree that I personally don't find the majority of the hacks particularly important (I, too, carry spare batteries), but the ability to shoot raw can be a real life saver. That's the only earth shaking improvement I personally would use.

[Ray Schnoor]

Works fine. Been using it for months with no issues. Besides allowing you to shoot RAW, it also allows shooting at ISO 50 (the combo creates incredibly noise-free images), adds a battery meter and a load of other useful stuff...
It's funny how when Nikon uses ISO designations such as Lo 1(100 ISO) and Hi 1(6400 ISO) on the D300, people tear into them for adding ISO values outside the cameras actual or useful range, but if a "hack" adds it to an already existing camera it is called "useful stuff".

This doesn't mean that I am saying you, JTL, are one of the people tearing into Nikon about this, just that some people did.

Ray.

[JTL]

It's funny how when Nikon uses ISO designations such as Lo 1(100 ISO) and Hi 1(6400 ISO) on the D300, people tear into them for adding ISO values outside the cameras actual or useful range, but if a "hack" adds it to an already existing camera it is called "useful stuff".

This doesn't mean that I am saying you, JTL, are one of the people tearing into Nikon about this, just that some people did.

Ray.You're right...I never said any such thing, nor would I. So, why use my quote in your example...and connection with a put down on your part? I don't appreciate your use of my post in that way. It seems rather under-handed and trollish at best.

If you wanted to express your opinion on the subject, you could easily done so without including my post and unfairly tying me to your assertion. So, if you want to start throwing your poo around, 1) Don't use me to do it. 2) Make sure none of it lands on me.

Got it? Good.

[tim11]

---If a camera has a meter, good. But if it doesn't, and it requires a hack that you have to constantly re-load to your card or the camera itself, it's simply not worth the hassle, IMHO. .....

Nahhh.... I wouldn't get the hack just for the meter either.


Wow JTL! Take it ez mate.

[Bynx]

I fail to see what the debate is over here. The hack offers some additional features to an already good camera. Its for those who want it. If you dont want the hack dont use it. Its pretty simple.

[Ray Schnoor]

You're right...I never said any such thing, nor would I. So, why use my quote in your example...and connection with a put down on your part? I don't appreciate your use of my post in that way. It seems rather under-handed and trollish at best.

If you wanted to express your opinion on the subject, you could easily done so without including my post and unfairly tying me to your assertion. So, if you want to start throwing your poo around, 1) Don't use me to do it. 2) Make sure none of it lands on me.

Got it? Good.
I'm not exactly sure what you are all hot and bothered about.

I did not "unfairly tie you to my assertion." In fact, I specifically singled you out as not being one of the people making this assertion.

By using your quote, I was demonstrating that some people tend to think that these "hacks" or in Nikon's case, features are "useful".

If you do not want people using your post to make a point, don't post.

Got it? Great.:rolleyes:

Ray.

Ray.

[JTL]

And here I was half-expecting some form of apology. I guess the half that wasn't expecting one right! ;)

I would like all who read this to take note how Ray took a thread that was about a Canon hack and tried to turn it into some kind of Canon vs. Nikon piss fight. What is that about? Why would someone go so far out of their way to post something like that out of left field? Where does that kind of malevolent intent come from??? :confused::confused::confused:

I guess some people are always looking for a fight where none exists. :rolleyes:

[JTL]

Wow JTL! Take it ez mate.All I asked is that Ray leave me out of his bull$hit. Is that really too much to ask?

[Ray Schnoor]

And here I was half-expecting some form of apology. I guess the half that wasn't expecting one right! ;)

I would like all who read this to take note how Ray took a thread that was about a Canon hack and tried to turn it into some kind of Canon vs. Nikon piss fight. What is that about? Why would someone go so far out of their way to post something like that out of left field? Where does that kind of malevolent intent come from??? :confused::confused::confused:

I guess some people are always looking for a fight where none exists. :rolleyes:
I did not bash you, I did not bash Canon, I did not bash the "hack" that this thread was about and I certainly did not say anything about "Nikon vs Canon". That was not my intent and if you think that it was, you are mistaken. I didn't even state an opinion as you originally claim I did except to say that it was "funny".

I just made an observation, which was true. You then jump all over me and you want me to apologise? As a matter of fact, my original statement would still be true regardless of the camera manufacturer. Does this mean that I am now bashing all other camera manufacturers?

You are correct about one thing anyway, that some people are always looking for a fight where none exist.

Ray.

[JTL]

I did not bash you, I did not bash Canon, I did not bash the "hack" that this thread was about and I certainly did not say anything about "Nikon vs Canon". That was not my intent and if you think that it was, you are mistaken. I didn't even state an opinion as you originally claim I did except to say that it was "funny".

I just made an observation, which was true. You then jump all over me and you want me to apologise? As a matter of fact, my original statement would still be true regardless of the camera manufacturer. Does this mean that I am now bashing all other camera manufacturers?

You are correct about one thing anyway, that some people are always looking for a fight where none exist.

Ray.The thread was about a Canon hack.

Do you have experience with the hack and can you offer any insight to its use for the OP? No? Case closed. :rolleyes:

And, I said that I was only half expecting an apology...I think you missed that part while you were busy flattering yourself! :D:p:D