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Does anyone know where I can get a Canon camera astro modified in Ireland? I checked online and the only places appear to be the US or Baader, and Baader are not cheap.
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www.cloudynights.com/topic/708016-modify...on-in-the-uk-for-ap/
Maybe try Stephen at Ktech Telescopes to see if hed recommend someone
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He no longer accepts orders from the EU.
I am wondering if camera repair shops would do the job.
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He mentions the website of where he got the camera modified, it is in Poland and the site is in Polish, Google translate did a job on translating, but I could find no useful information.
I have contacted a number of camera repair sites around the city and none of them perform the modification I am looking after.
There is this site in the US: www.lifepixel.com/ They sell modified cameras or you can send in your own, with the cost of the modification and shipping and insurance and import taxes, the price just goes up.
I will keep looking.
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The best tip I can give is pick up a cheap body to practice on. It's not as difficult as you might think.
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If you decide to go ahead with it I can give you more specific advice on the various steps.
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Telescope service offer the modification, but they charge €299 to just remove the IR filter, €399 to add a Baader filter. €400 for a camera that costs €100!
If I want to get this done professionally I am left with no choice but to send it to the US. They charge $275 for a full H Alpha conversion, that works out at €230, add another €50 or so for import fees and that is still a saving of about €120.
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I have a 300d modified by Dave Grennan which is surplus to requirements.
I can't remember what mod he did.
I have two batteries, a charger and a grip (holds the two batteries).
There are two caviats, 1) It will not achieve focus with lenses and 2) I don't believe it will connect to a PC as the firmware is too old.
If you want it it's yours,
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