Just found the mfr for sensor socket, Sony and Kodak etc,
Andon Electronics. I've downloaded their catalogue and while they do not have a carrier for the ICX453AQ, they have one for another sensor that is 34 pins, 1" row width, 1.78 pin pitch ...all other specs look same as our sensor.
Mrn is:
IS230-1034-75S-R29-L14. An alternate DIP package is this:
Mrn: IS230-1034-75S-R29-L14-A.
Also they have SIP packages in 1.78 pin pitch, mrn:
416-17-75S-R29-L14, 1.78 pin pitch, 17 pin length, (again with longer throat for longer pins. Looks to me they use a DIP carrier to hold SIP arrays then remove the carrier after soldering the array in to the PCB. Similar method to solder individual pins. This holds the SIP or pins square and flat to the PCB.
I'm trawling the web for this but so far none. I did note they appear to make and sell individual pins that are made for sensors...aka smaller head dia, long throat for longer sensor pins etc.
Looks to me so far...false alarm. It looks as if they are specialist items only available from Framos or Eureca. Both of these places are not cheap!