Modification of Canon 450D or 1000D DSLR Camera for Astro Imaging and Infrared Photography

Video of modification process of the Canon 450D or 1000D DSLR cameras for astro or infrared imaging. The video speed was increased to keep it under ten minutes. For complete detailed modification instructions online, see: http://ghonis2.ho8.com/rebelmod450d1.html

Opening your camera will void the Canon warranty.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Canon
• 450D
• 500D
• 1000D
• DSLR
• Camera
• Modification
• Astro
• Imaging
• Infrared
• Photography
• Astrophotography

[dustcost]

this is amazing. i am new to astro and ive had a canon eos t1i 500d for quite some time. i am soon to acquire all the expensive equipment for shooting deepsky. ive done a lot of research about everything being a stargazer but i wanted to ask since im moving into photos what is the baader and full spectrum, which should i choose and why are they necessary to mod the camera? this looks really fun haha and seems needed. sry i didnt get lucky enough finding your email.

[ghonis]

@dustcost

Either a "Baader" or "Full Spectrum" modification will pass the important h-alpha wavength at nearly 100% for astro imaging. I'm working on a YouTube video to explain the advantages of each. You can find my email address on my modification web site as a graphic. If you email me, I can send more information.

[OK2BCK]

hmm  ..searching for a clear glass replacement...

[ghonis]

@OK2BCK

For Astronomik MC Clear Glass replacements see: ghonis2.ho8.com/rebelmod450d18­.html

[galaxy45]

Hello, I got a question. After removing the IR filter.. Do you return the filter to the customer? or you recycle it.

[ghonis]

When the original IR cut filter (LPF#2) is removed in a "Baader" modification, it quite often breaks while prying it loose from being glued in it's plastic frame. Even if it comes out in one piece, it has been stressed and should not be reused. When the front piezoelectric filter (LPF#1) filter is removed for a "Full Spectrum" mod, it is held in with a metal clip and can be reused, especially for those that have damaged their front filter or to replace a very dirty one.

[FirebrandNIRE]

Narration by Robocop :)

[45comando]

he make's it look simple

i don't think i'll bother

[evomination]

Ah so much work. I'm scared to even attempt this. If I screw up, I'm out $800 lol

[OceanTango1]

die gute kamera. kommen dir da nicht die tränen ;-( ?

meine gute eos !

[Roaningdotcom]

anyone else think he sounds like stephen hawking> got that computery sounding voice