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I'm indeed aware that it's an embedded computer too, but it's an embedded computer that doesn't have a network stack, doesn't need to do very fancy GUI things,

I'm indeed aware that it's an embedded computer too, but it's an embedded computer that doesn't have a network stack, doesn't need to do very fancy GUI things, doesn't have user-installable applications, et cetera. It's very special-purpose ⇒ minimalistic ⇒ more likely to be stable/safe. But indeed, i hope that professionals don't start wanting a functionality like "download and install custom applications for your camera" :p (but i would be surprised, i admit). This niche doesn't seem to exist as clearly in the mobile phone market: my very minimalistic Nokia does precisely what i want, but is rather low-quality and crashes occasionally. If only there was a "professional dumb phone".... :p </ severely off-topic >

coldtea 12y ago
>But indeed, i hope that professionals don't start wanting a functionality like "download and install custom applications for your camera" :p (but i would be surprised, i admit). Why not? It would an absolute godsend if it was allowed to happen. Speaking as a DSLR film-maker and photographer, there are TONS of applications that this would enable. From customized timelapses to custom complex follow-focus sequences, to DoP calculation, and tons more besides.
- semi-extrinsic 12y ago
  Have a look at Lua scripting for CHDK. Get a Powershot SX50 and a handheld stabilizer. Then make something magic.