9.1 Canon EOS CHDK 2359 A Look across the FenceThe success of the CHDK seems to have a ripple effect. Owners of othercameras start to ask: why can’t I get something like that for my camera? Infact, quite a few similar projects exist by now—projects that are targetedat cameras other than the compact models from Canon. Some are still intheir infancy, but others already have deliverables.9.1 Canon EOS CHDKCurrently, the CHDK only works on Canon Powershot and Digital Elph (Ixus)cameras. However, some people have started to port the CHDK to CanonEOS cameras such as the EOS 40D. So stay tuned. Information is available athttp://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Category:DSLR.9.2 Canon 5D as a professional movie cameraUsing DSLRs as professional movie cameras is not a bad idea at all. Thesecameras are able to deliver video in HDTV quality with up to 24 frames persecond and more. They have interchangeable lenses, and the standardfocal length is similar to that of traditional movie cameras—so you get thatclassic movie look with its rich tonal range and well-controlled depth offield. For example, close-up shots of actors with a very unsharp and quietbackground (Bokeh) are typical. Last, but not least, DSLRs are a LOT cheaperthan professional movie cameras.One of the cameras suitable for movie work is the Canon 5D Mark II, afull frame (35mm) DSLR. This camera is subject to the project Magic Lantern(hosted at http://magiclantern.wikia.com). The project aims to enhancethe 5D with some missing features required for serious movie work, suchas:f On-screen audiometersf Manual gain control for audio with no AGC, resulting in less audio noiseand less hissf Zebra mode for exposure controlf Crop marks for 16:9, 2.35:1, 4:3 and any other format
