DSLR filter removal

[szymon]

Does anyone have a link to a set of instructions for removing the IR filter from a Canon 50D?  I want to see how complicated it is before deciding whether to pay someone to do it for me :-).  I'm not afraid of electronics and soldering, but a description of the process or some instructions would be great, so that I can see and decide.

Note I'm going to dedicate this camera to astro-photography so all I plan is removal, not replacement.

Cheers,

-simon

[Cornelius Varley]

http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials/infrared-diy-tutorials/canon-50d-ir

[szymon]

Wonderful, my google-fu is weaker than I recall; I must withdraw from public life and meditate.  My thanks.

[uhb1966]

Be warned , if you dont put in a placeholder you might get into big trouble focusing!

[SnakeyJ]

Gary Honis does a series of excellent guides for Canon DSLR modification @ http://dslrmodifications.com/ though not sure if he covers the 50D specifically.

[szymon]

Be warned , if you dont put in a placeholder you might get into big trouble focusing!

It seems that's only a problem if I want to keep using the camera with normal lenses for autofocus, but I should be fine using manual focus -- is that incorrect?

This camera will be dedicated to astro-photography and all focussing will be done using the telescope...

[Merlin66]

The removal of the filter only affects the focus of fitted lenses.

If you use the camera body with the telescope, you're OK

[Nathan_Pembs]

I followed the lifepixel tutorial yesterday, modded my 450d fine and I'm not that "techy"