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Digital Camera control via USB?

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Hi, folks- I have a Canon Powershot G5 digital camera, c. 2004 vintage.
It has a USB port on it, and I am wondering if anyone knows if the shutter can be controlled via a serial command sent up through that port? If so, can you help me find the USB communication protocol document?
The task is to build a USB host onto an Arduino platform and use it to trigger the camera.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.

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Re: Digital Camera control via USB?

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There are a few projects along those lines on the web. Here is one: http://www.circuitsathome.com/camera-co ... controller

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Re: Digital Camera control via USB?

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You might find some info about CHDK and your camera.

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Re: Digital Camera control via USB?

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Thanks, adafruit,
Looks like some great links. This should keep me busy for a while!

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