Canon modifications

[Montana]

I'd like to buy a Canon 450D to do some deep sky stuff and also view a solar eclipse with. I'd like it modified to remove the IR filter. Does anyone recommend a good place to send it to for the modification as I have heard horror stories about dust? or is it best to by one already modded for eg from here http://cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk/

Not sure what is best to do, any help would be very much appreciated 

Alexandra

[Dr_Ju_ju]

I've had two of my cameras modified by Juan @Cheap Astrophotography, both of which perform well, and as he also sells new\second-hand ones at reasonable prices, I highly recommend him...

[Steve Ward]

Andy Ellis at "Astronomiser" would be the first port of call for me ... http://www.astronomiser.co.uk/eosmod.htm

Will either mod your camera or supply a pre-modded one ...

[Singlin]

Quite a few pop up already modified second hand.

[Merlin66]

+1 for Andy....he did my mods.

100% satisfaction.

 

[Tiny Small]

It's an easy job to do yourself with little more than a couple of torx screwdrivers and a Stanley blade. It took me about 30 minutes to do my 500D. Instructions can be found online.

[barkis]

I did  my 1000D too. It is not a difficult job,  and the are step step guides to doing  it.   However,  I stress that extreme care is essential,  a pill tray to place the screws removed in marked compartments will ensure the procedure to reverse the dismantling process is simplified.  Take great care disconnecting the several ribbon cables,  and even more care re fitting them.   If you are in any doubt about tackling the job,  then don't.   Get an expert such as Andy at Astronomiser set to do it for you. 

[Demon Barber]

+1 For Juan @Cheap Astrophotography

I have had a couple of jobs, done very good communication and sound advice,,the prices charged are very reasonable,last camera still going strong on 21,000 shutter actuation's.

Regards

Mike

[Stub Mandrel]

If you DIY you friend is a biro and a sheet of A4 on a flat surface. as you do each stage, write down the action in a box drawn on the paper - and put the screws in the box.

That way you won't end up with left over/missing screws or swapping short ones for long ones etc.