where do i get modded,

[tonylumley]

anyone have a contact for getting DSLR's modified for astro photograpy in the UK please, and what is involved, is it a DIY job,

[glowingturnip]

http://cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk/

I bought a new one from him and very pleased with it, others have had exisiting cameras done

[ronin]

Can be DIY, think there are guides on SGL if you search or ask. Someone will have an idea.

But easier for someone else to do it as in the earlier post.

[leemanley]

What camera are you planning on having molded, I did a 3rd Canon last week. Relatively straight forward if you stick to unstrucions and work carefully.

Lee

[leemanley]

Sorry 350d, predictive text !

[Steve Ward]

http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/eosmod.htm

[tonylumley]

thanks for the replies, will now look for a canon as these seem to be the favourites. not too sure which model as I need to convince  a certain lady that I require another camera to go with my two Olympus's, not wanting to have these modified, as I don't think the sensors  are good as the Canon.

[leemanley]

Canon is the most popular way to go, lots of support with software and the different methods of modding are well documented on within the lounge. 
From the 450d up you have liveview which is a great bonus when it comes to focussing, lots available via Ebay.
Lee

[Stargazer33]

+1 for Cheap Astrophotography. I got a reasonably cheap 1100D off of Ebay and sent it to Juan and even though he was going out of the country in a few days time he turned my camera around very quickly and everything works perfectly with no signs that the camera has ever been opened. He even sent the IR filter window back with the camera - I suppose in case I ever wanted to return it to its unmodified state.

[laser_jock99]

DIY guide here:

http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials/infrared-diy-tutorials/canon-rebel-xt-350d

You don't need to install the IR filter at the end.

Other makes & models

http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials/infrared-diy-tutorials

Make sure to pick a camera with liveview- it is invaluable.

[Jammy]

I bought a Canon 600D on eBay and modded it myself.  There were a few fiddly bits, but generally it was very straight forward.  I just followed Gary Honis' website instructions www.dslrmodifications.com

Don't get a 350D if you are doing it yourself - involves soldering!  I checked how easy it is to mod the camera before I decided which model to buy.

[Astroboffin]

+1 for Cheap Astrophotography, I recently had my Canon 1100D modded by them and a superb service all round, would highly recommend them

AB

[brantuk]

I've had good cameras at great prices from these guys:  http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-digital-slr-cameras/

And I've had good mods from Astronomiser. But there are plenty of other sources too where you can get pre-modded Canons - Astro Buy/Sell UK is usually pretty reliable for astro related classifieds. Hth

[laser_jock99]

I bought a s/h Canon 40D- took me about 40 minutes to mod. 

Having started using the Canon 40D in anger last weekend though I found it incredibly 'noisy' compared to my Fuji cameras.

Based on that I would seriously look at getting a used Fuji S5 Pro and mod that. I think they are in different league.......

EDIT- I assume modding an S5 Pro would be the same as a Nikon D200 since they are based on the same camera body, only the CCD's are different.

http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials/infrared-diy-tutorials/nikon-d200-ir

Maybe I should sell the 40D and buy an S5 Pro to mod......?