Modified Cameras

[Nebulator2570]

Hi all..:hi:

I would like to know if anyone knows where i can purchase a ready to go modified camera? :shrug: Or if anyone knows who is selling one..

Looking into getting a astro camera, i have a 300D but i have no idea how to modify it myself and have looked on youtube to see people do it.. Im not keen to do that myself, just yet..:question:

So if anyone knows where or who, please let me know by email or here :thanx:

thanks all

happy sky hunting:thumbsup:

claude:D

[graham.hobart]

CENTRALDS in South Korea do mods and sell pre modded cameras http://http://www.centralds.net/cam/

I really like the look of the 5 D mod!!
I have a cooled Canon 60Da which I am very happy with- the cooling can go 10-15'c below ambient and the service is excellent.
Cheers
Graham

[Nebulator2570]

HI steven.

There a bit pricey if you take it into consideration that it would be about $1200 for just a 40D canon...

Any others that could do it a bit cheaper..??

thanks

claude

[traveller]

If you are handy with a screw driver and a soldiering iron, you can do it in one evening (with a few drinks in between ;))
http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials/infrared-diy-tutorials/canon-rebel-300d
Bo

[Nebulator2570]

Hi Bo

not to bad with those things even the drink im ok with but just worried i might stuff it up along the way..
Also where can you get the astro glass to replace the ir filter thats already in there with a clear one.. Is that possible??

I seen it done on youtube..

hope someone can help me with this little problem..

claude

[traveller]

A couple more things for you to consider:
1. Will do use the camera exclusively for AP work? If so, you don't need a replacement glass. That is only done to preserve the refractive index and therefore the autofocusing on your lenses. As you will be manually focusing in AP, it is not vital to replace the glass in front of the sensor.
2. If you still want to use the camera for daytime work, you need to replace the glass (and re-calibrate for WB).
Peter Tan is a reputable supplier of replacement filters http://www.tan14.com/gears.htm
I done two mods myself, a Baader BCF filter replacement for 40D, I got the Baader BCF replacement filter from Peter.
I recently did a full spectrum mod of a 1100D (removing the front filters but not replacing them with a clear glass or a BCF filter, therefore the autofocus is "out of focus" with EF lenses, but works fine in prime focus). If you go down this path, get a EOS clip in UV/IR filter to minimise star bloat.
Hope that helps!
Bo

[cometcatcher]

There's a fellow on ebay from the Russian Federation that sells many modified cameras. http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/kostarus