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Old 14-10-2008, 08:26 AM
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Questions with regards to the Canon 400d.

I'm in the process of buying a 400d and I see a lot of talk about getting it modded for astro photography. My questions are this.

If I dont get it modded can I still use it for astrophotography?
If I get it modded can I still take still life pictures?
Is it a good camera for astro work?

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Old 14-10-2008, 08:33 AM
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Modification is done ONLY to increase the sensitivity to red (H-alpha hydrogen spectral line).
It is not essential for astro-photography at all.
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Old 15-10-2008, 08:32 AM
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If you want a 400D body I was shopping around and saw these rather cheap ones for $656 Aust:

http://www.shoppingsafari.com.au/p_1...MERA_BODY_ONLY

Also 400D Kits from $759
http://www.shoppingsafari.com.au/c_180_Canon

Probably a grey imports though but that shouldn't really matter.
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Old 15-10-2008, 09:27 AM
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Thanks guys.

I was actully going to buy it off off shopping safari.

Thanks again.
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Old 15-10-2008, 03:51 PM
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Sandy

Please keep in mind that once modded your new DSLR loses it's manufacturer's warranty. I'm sure you knew this but just in case.

Good luck with your purchase. I have one, well my wife "owns" it now, and it is a fantastic camera.

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Old 16-10-2008, 04:52 PM
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Thanks.

Once the mod has been done can it be useed as regular camea?
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Old 16-10-2008, 05:03 PM
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Thanks.

Once the mod has been done can it be useed as regular camea?

i am sure it can however i think i read somewhere on the forums it going to give the pics more of a shade red ?

im sure someone else will jump in

do a search

hope this helps

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Old 17-10-2008, 01:32 PM
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Thanks guys.

Well after much searching for a 400 D I couldnt find any instock, so I sideways graded as aposed to upgraded for a 1000D. Pulled the trigger today.
It's always a funny feeling when you end up getting something a little different from you wanted. I'd have prefered a 400d, but the 1000D does have some nice features that the 400D doesnt but then.

Total cost delivered to my door.
Canon 1000D standard lense not LS=$822

Ka ching.

thank you very muchly.
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