Look Across The Fence; Canon Eos Chdk; Canon 5D As A Professional Movie Camera - Canon Camera Hackers Manual

9 A Look across the Fence
The success of the CHDK seems to have a ripple effect. Owners of other
cameras start to ask: w hy can't I get something like that for my camera? In
fact, quite a few similar projects exist by now—projects that are targeted
at cameras other than the compact models from Canon. Some are still in
their infancy, but others already have deliverables.
9.1

Canon EOS CHDK

Currently, the CHDK only works on Canon Powershot and Digital Elph (Ixus)
cameras. However, some people have started to port the CHDK to Canon
EOS cameras such as the EOS 40D. So stay tuned. Information is available at
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Category:DSLR.
9.2

Canon 5D as a professional movie camera

Using DSLRs as professional movie cameras is not a bad idea at all. These
came ras are able to deliver video in HDTV quality with up to 24 frames per
second and more. They have interchangeable lenses, and the standard
focal length is similar to that of traditional movie cameras—so you get that
classic movie look with its rich tonal range and well-controlled depth of
field. For example, close-up shots of actors with a very unsharp and quiet
background (Bokeh) are typical. Last, but not least, DSLRs are a LOT cheaper
than professional movie cameras.
One of the cameras suitable for movie work is the Canon 5D Mark II, a
full frame (35mm) DSLR. This camera is subject to the project Magic Lantern
(hosted at http://magiclantern.wikia.com). The project aims to enhance
the 5D with some missing features required for serious movie work, such
as:
On-screen audiometers
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Manual gain control for audio with no AGC, resulting in less audio noise
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and less hiss
Zebra mode for exposure control
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Crop marks for 16:9, 2.35:1, 4:3 and any other format
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9.1 Canon EOS CHDK
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