Sorry for the newbie question
I have my cardboard/duct tape scanner set up
set up lighting
and have installed CHDK on to the camera
My question now is what next:
I read through the CHDK manual - but not sure what to do in regards to aquiring the image(s)
Does the software allow the images to save directly to the computer's hard drive - if so how (or do I need to save to the camera's memory card first?)
Secondly - re: a trigger - do they require soldering or expertise to make? Can I buy one?
thx
Newbie - needs help w/getting started with software
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Re: Newbie - needs help w/getting started with software
I save my images to the camera's memory card, and upload them to the computer after I've finished a book (or several).
The electronic switches I've seen do require soldering, but I think some people are experimenting with mechanical switches which wouldn't. If you have CHDK installed, you can use a timer script without a switch to take the pictures. Take a look at the "Camera Triggering" thread in the Hardware section for the script I use and other ideas on firing the cameras.
The electronic switches I've seen do require soldering, but I think some people are experimenting with mechanical switches which wouldn't. If you have CHDK installed, you can use a timer script without a switch to take the pictures. Take a look at the "Camera Triggering" thread in the Hardware section for the script I use and other ideas on firing the cameras.
Re: Newbie - needs help w/getting started with software
OK - I'll use my SD card
Can it show the images on the PC screen?
Where do I find scripts to use for CHDK that do this (i.e can you send me a link)
and info on how to compile or whatever needs to be done to the camera to run the scripts
thx
Can it show the images on the PC screen?
Where do I find scripts to use for CHDK that do this (i.e can you send me a link)
and info on how to compile or whatever needs to be done to the camera to run the scripts
thx