How to modify nikon

[matt-c]

Sorry if this has already been answered, ive tried the search but no luck.

Im trying to find a site that shows step by step how to mod a nikon making it more sensitive to Ha.

Something like the gary honis site.

Thanks.

[spaceman_spiff]

32 minutes ago, matt-c said:

Sorry if this has already been answered, ive tried the search but no luck.

Im trying to find a site that shows step by step how to mod a nikon making it more sensitive to Ha.

Something like the gary honis site.

Thanks.

Hi matt-c,

Have you looked at this site?

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

It has a range of tutorials for different Canon and Nikon cameras. Be warned though, a DIY conversion is not without risks! I spent hours trying to convert an old Nikon D200 and broke it in the end. Make sure you have a back up camera before you attempt. 

HTH

Dan.

[matt-c]

Thanks for that link, it looks alot more complicated than the canons ive done haha.

[spaceman_spiff]

Yes it is a bit daunting, my Nikon D200 needed the grounding plate desoldered before you could get to the motherboard. The problems really arise when you have to reconnect the ribbon cables. I used tweezers to do this but you need to apply quite a bit of force. I think I kinked one of the cables which broke the camera. You should also try to ground yourself (something I didn't do but regret ).

Dan.