Well who would have thought after all this time struggling with flats, processing etc, that I, yes me was the one causing all the problems.
I would always convert my Raws to Tiff's in another program, and then bring then across to Image Plus, where I would process then, and end up with the results that have been bugging me for ages.
I have just realised ( with help from some of you good people) that I can convert my Raws to Tiff's in Image Plus, and boy has that made a difference, the problem is solved, and the vignetting is gone.
So that crappy short exposure I did, with the Modded 5D for a test run has come out reasonably well, it has been stretched plenty, and played around with so it probably isn't of the highest quality, but the future looks promising.
Glad to hear it Leon, as I said, I thought it was strange that you converted to tiff first.
I always use the RAWs and calibrate them in IP.
Hopefully that advice will solve your problems now.
Also when I take flats I expose them so that I have the histogram around a third of the way along.
Thanks guys, you would not believe how many hours of reading, trying, and trying again, listening to tips from you guys, and then putting those tips into place, many thanks, it can only get better from here, it has paid off, Ah, this is a great forum.
Thanks Lester, no mate, I'm not either, but there is not much I wont do.
I do believe that any one who is fairly hand with most things could do it.
Be organized, and follow the procedure to a T, it really isn't that hard, but you do have to accept that there is risk of failure, and permanent damage to your camera.
If you are aware of the risk and accept that, than go for it.
its nice to have those moments of clarity when it all comes together. this should make future projects more fun..... plus you can revisit a few oldies and redo
where would one find the details on such a mod. I have a 400D myself but I'm guessing the details are all to be found in the same location
Cheers,
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Originally Posted by leon
Thanks Lester, no mate, I'm not either, but there is not much I wont do.
I do believe that any one who is fairly hand with most things could do it.
Be organized, and follow the procedure to a T, it really isn't that hard, but you do have to accept that there is risk of failure, and permanent damage to your camera.
If you are aware of the risk and accept that, than go for it.
It's great when you get a problem sorted out Leon. Such a great forum as you say just simply put your problem out there and someone with the solution is alway willing to help.
Congrats on your DIY modded 5D it sure looks like a winner with the results so far
Now we need clear skies for the next new moon. It's about six weeks since we've been able to image. So frustrating
and boy has that made a difference, the problem is solved, and the vignetting is gone. 
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Great to hear Leon. Looks great! 
