G7 mod to add RAW?

[mdwsta4]

i thought i read a link a while back that allowed users to mod certain cameras like the G-series and S-series in order to add RAW support.
i know the G9 offers RAW support, but 12mp is an overkill for a P&S in my opinion, and the slightly larger screen doesn't add anything for me either. i'd prefer to pick up a G7 to carry around at times when my DSLR is too much. i'd just prefer to have a RAW option when editing pictures.
does anyone remember the mod i'm talking about? has anyone done it and been pleased with the results?

thanks!

[EORI]

No firmware hack (yet!) for the G7.

You're probably thinking of THIS (http://digg.com/mods/Awesome_Canon_Camera_Firmware_Hack_Shoot_RAW_on_yo ur_DIGIC_II_A_series).

[Tee Why]

I think it's call a G9.

[mastertech01]

I can imagine that one day when a G9 firmware is avaliable that someone will figure a way to hack it for use on a G7 if Canon doesnt do it first. Of course that is provided they have the same sized avaliable firmware memory. Otherwise it will have to be used onboard a separate memory chip like the above posted hack.

[mdwsta4]

yeah, that's what i was thinking of.

No firmware hack (yet!) for the G7.

You're probably thinking of THIS (http://digg.com/mods/Awesome_Canon_Camera_Firmware_Hack_Shoot_RAW_on_yo ur_DIGIC_II_A_series).

[DavidW]

The RAW hacks that are around are for DIGIC II based cameras. The G7 is DIGIC III based - the processor is, apparently, quite different.

I can't see anyone bothering, to be honest. Many of those that want RAW will upgrade to a G9.



David