[quote=chicaman,May 16 2007, 03:58 AM]
The firmware is temporary, it wont harm / replace the original firmware, just that everytime u want to shoot in raw, just start the camera with the hacked firmware. Once u switch it off, it will roll back to the original firmware.

The file size is around 8.5-9.5MB

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[quote=kelvinyam,May 16 2007, 09:25 AM]
The firm ware will have to be loaded into the SD card. If you have more than a SD card, you will have to copy it to each one. Another disadvantage is that it increase the start up time of the cam.[/quote]

Oh. So thats how it works. Sounds more like a hack. A 3rd party software running over the original one eh?

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Added on May 16, 2007, 9:27 am
I wouldn't agree that it's the only way to get good photos. It's only a way to have more control, that's all. Taking a good photo still depends on lot of factors including composition.

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Exactly. Definetly depends on composition. I meant the control part.......

Ya, it is a hack firmware, but very impressive

Edit : Thanks to chicaman for the tips on the RAW file conversion.

This post has been edited by bloodsucker: May 16 2007, 11:09 AM

anyone selling their s3 ??

Thought of selling. Not sure now. It still makes a great camera as a sidekick to DSLR. Plus now if can shoot at RAW. Gao Lat..... Become more keng already. You wanna buy 2nd hand camera is it?

[quote=kelvinyam,May 16 2007, 09:25 AM]
The firm ware will have to be loaded into the SD card. If you have more than a SD card, you will have to copy it to each one. Another disadvantage is that it increase the start up time of the cam.

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Added on May 16, 2007, 9:27 am
I wouldn't agree that it's the only way to get good photos. It's only a way to have more control, that's all. Taking a good photo still depends on lot of factors including composition.

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U just have to copy to the main directory of the SD card thats all...it doent affect the start up time at all....no difference......


[quote=julchin_09,May 16 2007, 10:25 AM]
Oh. So thats how it works. Sounds more like a hack. A 3rd party software running over the original one eh?

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Added on May 16, 2007, 9:27 am
I wouldn't agree that it's the only way to get good photos. It's only a way to have more control, that's all. Taking a good photo still depends on lot of factors including composition.

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Exactly. Definetly depends on composition. I meant the control part.......

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Yeap , it runs over the original one temporary without affecting the original one, no harm....


[quote=bloodsucker,May 16 2007, 11:08 AM]
Ya, it is a hack firmware, but very impressive

Edit : Thanks to chicaman for the tips on the RAW file conversion.

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no problem, post up some shots

This post has been edited by chicaman: May 16 2007, 11:43 AM

Hmmm, well, how much is the 2nd hand Canon S3 IS cost?

What is the the ultimate choice users choose a DSLR against a prosumer/compact camera? What are the thoughts behind it...

Believe some sifu's could answer it... hehe...

yea
am looking for a good prosumer dc
do let me know if u r letting go urs

Actually wht's the use of the lens hood ah??
Block the sun light?

http://www.canon.co.jp
based on the sample pictures found above, i'm rather disappointed by the image quality of the s5is. it seems that both the G7 and A640 beats it flat
well..

Me no japo, cant understand what is the website is all about - except for its a canon website. Do you have the link to the direct pictures?

here u go
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/pss5is/index-rtn-e.html

Yup...thats the website.
just click on the sample image on the right.

OMG Sherren.. You're making me drool all over my desk, sadly I can't find a shop which sell the LAH Dc-20 now.. Still hunting..

Hey Chicaman.. That's tempting me to install the firmware too.. To take raw images.. But what are the average size of a raw image? Care to share a lil more bout raw images? and if I'm using a normal SD (non-high speed) will it be much slower to capture raw images?

Btw guyz.. before I proceed to upgrade any part of the camera.. Few hours ago, I dropped my S3is from a height of approximately 1metre.. Found some metal piece stucking out of the joint near the JOG DIAL.. Should I send it for service or what should I do?







Sorry for the lousy quality pictures, was taken by my old 3.2megapixel olympus camedia..

send it in to the service division.

Thanks man...

[quote=kinz_11,May 17 2007, 01:51 AM]
OMG Sherren.. You're making me drool all over my desk, sadly I can't find a shop which sell the LAH Dc-20 now.. Still hunting..


check this out
http://www.moresales.com.my/catalog/entry/lqzhnamd.shtml

maybe u can get it there

To block sun glare.

crap
they have tc-dc58b as well

This post has been edited by driftmeister: May 17 2007, 12:36 PM

yeah....i think the price is quite reasonable as well

@kinz_11

Have you tried using a pen/screwdriver to press it in? Do it gently cos I think its one of the latches which should snap back in.

But be carefull.....