Modify your Canon Rebel T3 1100D for Astrophotography or Infrared
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- I bought a cheap non-working camera on eBay and turned it into a full spectrum naked sensor Astro and Infrared monster.
Warning - Only attempt to modify your own camera if you understand and accept the risks involved. D.i.y on your camera will invalidate your warranty and may leave the camera inoperative. This (naked sensor) modification will adversely affect the camera's ability to achieve correct autofocus.
00:00 Intro
00:17 Filters
02:45 Background
03:55 Health & Safety
04:38 Tools
06:15 Warning - Autofocus
07:50 Bit more Health & Safety
08:30 Preparation
09:42 Stripdown
23:50 Sensor Mod
29:40 Re-assembly
34:28 Outcome
36:08 Testing
37:50 Photo's
Thanks for watching
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My Gear -
Nikon D500 DSLR - 20.9MP, DX Sensor, ISO 100-51,200, 4K UHD @ 30fps
Canon EOS 600D DSLR - Astro Modified -18MP, APS-C, ISO 100-6,400, 1080p @ 30fps
William Optics GT81 IV Refractor with 0.8x 6A 111 adjustable flattener/reducer
William Optics 32mm Slidebase guidescope
ZWO ASI 120 MM-S guide camera
Sky Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount
Star Watcher Star-Adventurer 2i Wifi
MeLE Quieter2Q Mini PC
Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f3.5-6.3G ED VR
Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f2.8-4E ED VR
Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f1.8G
Nikkor AF-P DX 10-20mm f4.5-5.6G
Nikon TC-14E Mk3 Teleconverter
iPhone 11 - 12MP Ultra Wide & Wide - 4K Video @ 60fps - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Absolutely magnificent job!
Was given a 1100D for free today, has a faulty sensor, images are all pinks lines or made of multiple boxes of pink lines.
After watching this, I think I'll buy a new sensor and give it after watching this video. Thanks
You may find the cost of a new sensor prohibitively expensive. If you can find another cheap donor, that would be the way to go.
@@photonbucket Found one for £20 inc pnp taken from a 2nd hand camera.
Before ordering im going to take the camera apart so i Know I can tear it down and put back fine and not waste £20 on something I cant install. I love to tinker, but never have with a camera. Your video was very informative on how to do so!
@@Doyle69 Excellent. Good luck with it.
@@photonbucket Thank you, if I get stuck, I know which video to come back too 🤗
You have the patience of a saint doing that. I wouldn't have the dexterity to do it, but very interesting to actually see how it's done. Great images. Side question, is it easier to get clip on filters for a Canon or Nikon dslr? I have an old Nikon D3300 that I have started messing around with, hope to get a star adventurer gti in the new year. Just wondering if it's better to try and pick up a good second hand Canon instead? Thanks
Hi Jay. As far as I’m aware, they do not make clip filters for Nikon cameras. That’s why the Canon is the better all round dslr for Astro. I shoot Nikon for everyday photography and sidestepped to Canon for Astro for this reason.
You should take measurements for the sensor position before removing the screws (how much they are tightened), so as not to lose focus ability of the camera if the sensor is wrongly positioned.
I count the number of screw rotations to release each sensor plate screw. When returning the screws I add 3/5 of a turn to allow for the focus point difference after the sensor glass filter removal. I’ve done about six of these mods and achieved excellent focus each time.
@@photonbucket And does the Autofocus work on both the screen and in the view finder as well?
@@Y.Shishani To be honest it’s not something I usually check as I won’t be using the viewfinder for astrophotography. I modified my Canon 80D for Ha leaving the outer filter glass in place. To operate this as a standard camera I use an Original White Balance (OWB) clip filter. In this configuration focus is sharp including in the viewfinder.
@@photonbucket Thanks for the useful information, I am trying to astro mod my Camera my self and has been searching the internet and I appreciate any help. I made a special contraption in order to accurately measure the positioning of the sensor based on a dial depth gauge with accuracy of plus or minus 0.03mm.
@@Y.Shishani make sure that you know which type of sensor plate you have. Some camera models use shims to adjust the sensor position. I haven’t seen anywhere to source these shims, so if you are modifying this type, be aware that you will not be able to use it with a camera lens or for normal photography other than by live view manual focus.
So im in the process of doing "the astro mod" on my 450d, its going to be q "naked sensor" as i cant afford the money for a filter for it, and i started thinking would a clear piece plastic sheeting work if i was to put it were one of the filters were to stop the dust getting at it, you know like the clear sheeting from say a kids toy box from a shop that lets you see inside the packaging, you know what i mean ??, or is it better to leave it naked, kinda worried about it because i cant afford a 50 quid filter, so deffo couldnt afford a new camera if it was to get dust or something in it.
Hi, thanks for the comment. Definately do not try and put a piece of plastic film in front of the sensor. It will ruin your images. It’s either a proper piece of glass or nothing imo. I have left mine bare and it’s fine. My 600d has been a bare sensor for a couple of years now without any issue. Just take the usual precautions to keep it clean and you’ll be fine. I have used a sensor cleaning kit (off Amazon) on a bare sensor and it worked fine, although I wouldn’t recommend it and you have to be very careful. Leave it bare, don’t get it dusty, and enjoy it 👍🏻
just asking why not replacing a clear glass over the sensor?
Hi, thanks for the question. The addition of a replacement clear glass filter is a very good idea. Sourcing a correct thickness and specification piece of glass is not easy and I could only find one internationally. The added expense and timescale was a game changer for me as I was doing this on a tight budget.