Support
Download the latest version of configuration/upgrade software and Users Manual below.
CAMremote:
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.93 | 29-Jan-2011 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.88 | 03-Oct-2011 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.87 | 29-Sep-2011 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.85 | 13-Sep-2011 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.80 | 05-Aug-2011 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.76 | 25-Jul-2011 |
| Configuration software (CR2/2A only) | Version 2.6.74 | 18-Jul-2011 |
| CAMremote-2/2A Users Manual | Revision 2.1 | 17-Mar-2010 |
| Configuration software | Version 1.3.34 | 08-Feb-2009 |
| CAMremote-1 Users Manual | Revision 1.0 | 23-Mar-2008 |
CHDK scripts:
| CAMremote CHDK-SDM Shoot/Zoom/Focus/Av/Tv Script | USB/CHDK method | 12-Jul-2011 |
| CAMremote CHDK-SDM Shoot/Zoom/Focus/Av/Tv Script | USB/CHDK+ method | 12-Jul-2011 |
| CAMremote CHDK Shoot/Zoom/Focus Script | 29-Jun-2010 | |
| CAMremote CHDK-SDM Dummy Script for debugging (no functional behavior but shows communication between CAMremote and camera) | USB/CHDK method | 29-Jan-2011 |
CHDK-Related Links
Main page of the CHDK:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Supported cameras:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/For_Developers
CHDK Installation Quide:
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100513055511/chdk/images/9/91/CHDK_Installation_Guide.pdf
CHDK User Guide:
http://drop.io/chdk_new_UserGuide_booklet_pdf
CHDK Installation Tool: Automatic Camera Identifier and Downloader:
http://www.zenoshrdlu.com/acid/acid.html
Special firmware builds with USB remote support and script examples:
http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Downloads
http://stereo.jpn.org/eng/sdm/index.htm
Troubleshooters for Canon DSLR cameras
Remote Control using RC-equipment
Remote Control using mechanical swithces
Log:
| 29-Jan-2012 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: HDR mode added; number of shoots at shutter trigger now programmable; updated UART command set; Shutter hold time is now programmable by 'Tv' field in Remote Port control mode; GoPro Hero Remote Control option added |
| 03-Oct-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Shutter release bug of Sony NEX-5 solved |
| 29-Sep-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Shutter release issue with Remote Port cables solved (Nikon, Sony, Pentax); startup issue in mode 'Manual: RC-Receiver (CH0=Shoot, CH1=Zoom, CH2=Alt)' solved |
| 10-Aug-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Issue with 'BUSY' text on Canon 550D solved |
| 05-Aug-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Program selection in configuration software is fixed |
| 25-Jul-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Issue with 'BUSY' text on Canon DSLRs solved; faster USB communication speed. If any issues with version 2.6.77 then please downgrade to 2.6.76 or lower |
| 18-Jul-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: 12-button transmitter support added; liveview mode handling improved on Canon DSLRs |
| 29-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Handling of long shutter speeds (seconds) improved for Canon DSLRs |
| 24-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Default liveview mode on/off (Canon DSLRs) is now configurable using configuration sofrware. Shutter speed value 1/8000 added to selection |
| 18-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Tv/Av settings bug fixed |
| 05-May-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony NEX-5 VIDEO RECORDING support added, 4/8-button radio detection improved (experimental, please downgrade if any issues) |
| 21-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Direction change issue with normal pan servo fixed |
| 16-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Canon DSLRs: Manual focus control is now disabled in non-liveview mode to avoid focus skipping in liveview mode |
| 01-Mar-2011 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Startup issue solved, Zoom servo (belt system) control improvement, servo-zoom "finger" option added for USB/CA1 mode |
| 27-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Sony NEX-5 IR support added, Profiles save/load to file added to configuration software |
| 10-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: 2 step Av/Tv issue using 8-button radio now fixed. |
| 04-Nov-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: HoVer mode update - start/stop of RC control issue fixed |
| 18-Oct-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: HoVer mode update - Total Steps bug fixed, digital zoom (magnify) control for Canon DSLR's added. Manual Focus timing updated. |
| 01-Sep-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Apply Time parameters for pan/tilt servos are extended to milliseconds. New aperture and shutter speed values added to Canon DSLRs. Canon Powershot startup issue solved which was introduced in previous version. A/V terminal stays now active after first shot (older Canon Powershots, PTP mode). |
| 20-Aug-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Zoom speed improved using Canon Camcorders in IR mode, record control of the camcorders in IR mode can now started/stopped at 0% position using general RC transmitter on CH0, bug in CH2 RC detection solved (Av/Tv control); video terminal on/off bug of older Canon Powershots (PTP mode) solved. |
| 12-Aug-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Normal and 360° panning servo support added to configuration software. Note: Users Manual doesn't represent latest changes yet. |
| 29-Jun-2010 | CHDK Shoot/Zoom/Focus script updated |
| 13-Jun-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: ISO/Image parameters setup through configuration software added for Canon DSLRs, 4-button radio improvement |
| 08-Jun-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Canon DSLRs stability improvement of video recording, improved servo control using 4/8-button radio(no double step anymore at one button click). |
| 30-May-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Infrared support for Panasonic HDC-SD300 added, PC connection detection added when battery is connected to CR. CHDK-SDM script added for download |
| 27-May-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Canon 500D/550D shoot and movie modes improvement, automatic liveview turn on in shoot mode. Control of Remote Port improved. |
| 15-May-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A: Improved reception of 4/8-button transmitter/receiver, switching issue between Automatic/Manual profiles solved |
| 17-Mar-2010 | User Manual update, Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Manual Switch control mode added, Canon 5D mark II/7D video recording improved |
| 05-Feb-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Canon 5D mark II/7D video recording function added, new control method for Remote Port added, continuous servo driving mode added for automatic modes |
| 14-Jan-2010 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2/2A (beta): Additional channel support for servo finger added; Roll servo control added, Canon 400D control bug fixed |
| 17-Dec-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): USB remote control support for Canon DSLRs (shutter release, shutter speed, aperture, manual focus) |
| 25-Sep-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Some texts are changed in Configuration software |
| 16-Aug-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Olympus and Sanyo Xacti IR support added; new automatic pan/tilt mode added; pause feature added to automatic pan/tilt modes |
| 23-Jun-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Zoom of Canon Camcorder added to IR control mode; camera's list updated; CHDK script updated |
| 22-May-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 (beta): Max 5 tilt position support, incremental mode for pan servo, voltage cutoff control, adjustable default profile, switchableunits of servo parameters: milliseconds or degrees, programmable action startup delay for every profile. Possibility to test servo parameters on real servos during configuration. Note, changes are not represented in the User Manual yet |
| 09-Apr-2009 | Software/Firmware for CAMremote-2 |
| 18-Mar-2009 | Release of CAMremote-2 documentation |
| 08-Feb-2009 | Software/Firmware and CHDK script update: CHDK false triggering bug fixed |
| 28-Jan-2009 | Software/Firmware update: Canon G10 support improved, Nikon dSLR startup bug fixed, Canon dSLR IR bug fixed, durations of CHDK command pulse generation changed, CHDK script released, Users Manual updated. |
| 24-Sep-2008 | Software/Firmware update: USB remote triggering support added for Nikon dSLR's/P&S and Ricoh GX100/200 cameras; Infrared support (record/capture/zoom) added for Panasonic camcorders. Canon dSLR USB support (beta) added. Pan Servo pulse duration option extended to 2500 us. Delay between shooting option extended to 2.5 sec. |
| 24-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Bugfix of Servo 'finger' control |
| 23-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Option to start intervalometer function externally using standard R/C receiver/transmitter |
| 09-May-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Infrared camera/camcorder support added for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, Konica, Minolta. Report of the profile settings improved |
| 25-Apr-2008 | Windows Vista support added. Shoot pulse detection decreased to 1600 us |
| 13-Apr-2008 | Software/Firmware update: Infrared support for Sony camcorders added |
| 23-Mar-2008 | First release |
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