Who does the 300D mod?

[[1ponders]]

After seeing Tony's results with the 20Da I'm seriously considering getting my 300D modded. I'm aware that it won't be quite the same and that there will be difficulties with white balance and autofocus but this camera is pretty much strictly for astrophotography.

So the big question is....does anyone know of a modifier in the SE-Qld area?

[gbeal]

Uh Oh, oh boy.
A couple of those Taupo Rums and you should be able to do it yerself mate.

[[1ponders]]

:lol: Not a chance Gary. I'm flat out soldering two wires together :lol:

[Robby]

I'll do it for you!! I need one to practice on before I do it to mine!!... No guarantees though! :P
There is a fellow here in Gissy that did it, and said it was "easy bro". And it probably is fairly easy, just I can't afford to bugger mine up, so haven't bothered yet...
Cheers

[[1ponders]]

Well after you get the chance to practice give me a call :rofl:

[[1ponders]]

Seriously though, how do you think you would go. You know my technical abilities :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl ::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rof l::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::ro fl: so I'll have to take your word for it.

[Robby]

I'd give myself 99% chance of success. There are good instructions here http://ghonis2.ho8.com/rebelmod.html
But it is the 1% chance of f'ing it up that worries me... :P
I said I'd do in after the warrantee on the camera expired... Well that was in March!... Still taking good shots with the filter in, so still plenty out there to shoot with the camera as is...
Cheers

[[1ponders]]

G'wan Robby, give it a go:D

[Robby]

Ok, will you insure the procedure? If I do it ok, then I'll do yours for free... If not you buy me a new camera :D
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I thought not.... My point exactly! :nerd:

[[1ponders]]

:lol:

[[1ponders]]

I tell you what. If anyone else answers the thread that knows how to do it, you come over here and watch how its done and then I'll send mine down for you to practice on :D

[beren]

http://www.hapg.org/astrocables.htm

http://www.sciencecenter.net/hutech/newprod.htm

[[1ponders]]

Thanks for te links Stuart. I would really like to find someone in Aus/SE-Qld preferably. The cost of shipping OS and Back agin is a killer at times. Plus it would be nice to have someone local if I needed o send it back for any reason.

[cventer]

Ive done it to 2 cameras now and its not too bad so logn as you follow all isntructions in ghonis post earlier.

Real tricky part is the ribon cables. First go both times I did it I got the dreaded blank screen, but then went back and re seated the cables and all was well.

Plan a whole night with a white sheet on the table and go slow!!!!!

Regards
Chris Venter

[[1ponders]]

thanks for that Chris.

Robby are you listening to this. :D

There is no way I would be game Chris. I'm more used to working with powersaws. chainsaws, tractors, brushcutters, nailing guns etc. I shudder to think of the mess I would make of it :lol:

[beren]

I reckon postage would be around 80au one way , expensive yes but least your getting it done by people who probably have insurance and the experience to get it done properly without the risk of potentially wrecking a friendship etc .

[gbeal]

Friendship? This is Ponders we are talking about.
My money is get Robby to do it, he is a whizz.

[[1ponders]]

What, what what???? Friends. What friends? Oh its you Gary. Understandable then :rofl:

[gbeal]

All jokes aside.
I agree with Beren.
The cost of friendship, even remote, pales when you can get it done professionally.
I doubt postage to the US would be as much as that even,
I reckon about AU$80 return.

[[1ponders]]

I have had a look at the Hutech site, but its a bit steep unfortunately. $500 US plus postage makes it a very pricey option. Especially when a new Modded 350D camera from them is only $1350 US. Hell I could get a modded 20D for $2000. ......Ahhhh I see now Gary. You want me to put my Camera up for sale to fund a new one and you snap up my old one. Ha! Won't work mate. :lol: Either that or you like seeing mates going into bankruptcy :(

[Robby]

Hey Gary,
You find a 300D 2nd hand on Astromat/Ebay, we spit the cost.. I'll do the mod then we can fight over who gets to use it first.... It I screw it up, then we both lose out...
... If success we have a play & sell it off after I do mine!
Hmmm this doesn't help Paul, but with one (or two) under my belt I might be able to stretch the friendship, or live without it :P.... :rofl: :rofl:
Cheers

[gbeal]

Done.
As Rachael said, "It won't happen overnight, but it will happen".
I'll let you know when your half of the acquisition cost is due, or is this a loose wedding pressie?

[Striker]

Isn't David Westsky getting his 350D modded.

Ask him...even if he is getting his done overseas....maybe do something together.

Remember there is a few options getting the mod done..you can get the one that only needs a filter on to be used for daytime pics.

Otherwise I dont know anyone...everyone seems to do it themsleves...something I wouldn't even consider if it was me.

[[1ponders]]

Good onya guys. I"ll put the offer in to go thirds if you need it. I'll happily be a part of research and development and any after sales profits :D

I forgot David, Tony. I'll drop him a line and see if he has any contacts

[Robby]

Sounds good guys!.... I was kinda half joking, but if your keen then I'm up to the challenge...
Wedding pressie Gary. Sounds good, but not sure how it'll go down with Kath though. :D.. I've only just coinvinced her that a 22mm Nagler is a good Xmas pressie for me!
Cheers

[gbeal]

Time to stamp your authority Rob, otherwise it will be too late.
If one pops up, you will be the first to know, now what was your PayPal address??????????