Camera mod advice

[ScopeDog]

Hi
I have a Canon 700D and a Canon 6D Mk1, both of which I'm considering getting astromodified for wide field work on static and tracking mounts. I'd also be able to use both for daytime photography after modding too.
Any recommendations on modding services in the UK and should I worry about replacement or Baader BCF filters, anti-aliasing filters etc after removal of the cut filter? Thanks!

[adyj1]

Let me be the first to recommend Juan at cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk. Have used him a couple of times. 

Unless you still want to use the camera in the daytime without post-processing the white balance (which would mean the more expensive Baader), the standard IR filter removal service is all that is required. 

[ScopeDog]

1 hour ago, adyj1 said:

Let me be the first to recommend Juan at cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk. Have used him a couple of times. 

Unless you still want to use the camera in the daytime without post-processing the white balance (which would mean the more expensive Baader), the standard IR filter removal service is all that is required. 

Thanks. I don't see anything on his website to indicate that he mods 6D's. Do you know if this is the case?

[adyj1]

1 hour ago, ScopeDog said:

Thanks. I don't see anything on his website to indicate that he mods 6D's. Do you know if this is the case?

Drop him an email - my 200d wasn't listed either. 

He's showing a modified 6d for sale, so I don't think you'll have a problem. 

Edited May 29, 2019 by adyj1

[Alien 13]

I might get shot down in flames but astro modded cameras are useless for daytime use unless you find a way of putting all the required filters in the image train.

Alan

[Paul73]

Yes. Fully Astro modded DSLR don’t work well for daylight. I believe that you can add filters back into the train, but the hassle factor would put me off.

Paul

Edited May 29, 2019 by Paul73

[Paul73]

Given the low price of modded DSLR, buy, try against unmodded, sell on if not to your taste.

Paul

[ScopeDog]

On 29/05/2019 at 18:56, adyj1 said:

Drop him an email - my 200d wasn't listed either. 

He's showing a modified 6d for sale, so I don't think you'll have a problem. 

Thanks, I'll do that

[adyj1]

9 minutes ago, ScopeDog said:

Thanks, I'll do that

I sort of missed your point about wanting to use it in daytime... The Baader IR mod is supposed to be as good as you can get for HA at night and normal white balance during the day. A bit more expensive, but compared to the price of a 6d seems like a good investment.

But even the cheaper IR mod is supposed to be able to produce good daytime results if you calibrate the auto white balance (although I guess this needs doing every time you use the camera). Awkward, but better than useless...