CHDK Alternatives

CHDK is described as 'What is CHDK? Canon Hack Development Kit Temporary – No permanent changes are made to the camera. Experimental - No warranty. Read about the risks in the FAQ Free – free to use and modify, released under the GPL. Features Professional control - RAW files, bracketing, full manual' and is an app. There are 2 alternatives to CHDK for Windows and Web-based. The best CHDK alternative is Magic Lantern, which is both free and Open Source.

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    Magic Lantern

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    Magic Lantern is a free software add-on that runs from the SD/CF card and adds a host of new features to Canon EOS cameras that weren't included from the factory by Canon.

    2 Magic Lantern alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Magic Lantern is the most popular Web-based alternative to CHDK.

    • Magic Lantern is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CHDK.

    • Magic Lantern is Free and Open SourceCHDK is also Free and Open Source
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    400Plus

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    This is an alternative firmware for Canon 400D cameras. Like Magic Lantern, it adds new functions to the camera and let you tweak some settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • 400Plus is the most popular Windows alternative to CHDK.

    • 400Plus is Free and Open SourceCHDK is also Free and Open Source
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