Full Spectrum
Begin by removing all exterior screws. First, take off the left side panel and keep the LCD open. Then remove the back panel, being careful to disconnect the small ribbon cable. Next, disconnect the marked LCD cable and unscrew the two screws holding the LCD assembly. There should be a third screw for the LCD, […]
Here we will convert Canon digital camera model 1200D to infrared 850nm. The infrared 850 nm wavelength is very simple for surreal black and white photography. We just need to set white balance in the camera and the camera itself produces black and white images. Unscrew all screws located on the exterior of the camera. […]
Here we will turn Canon 600D to astrophotography camera. We will need here some sort of precise measuring instrument. A simple gauge with a stand would do the job. If there is no chance to get this tool, we can do a simple trick. The trick to level the sensor may work in most cameras. […]
Here we will convert our Canon 600D into a full spectrum camera. If you don’t intend to use it for astro photography, then you can manage without a precise measuring tool. Unscrew all external screws. Remove the rubber cover on the left side and the small cover on the back panel. Do not remove the […]
Modifying any camera for astrophotography can be challenging. The tool needed is a measuring gauge, caliper or other precise instrument to measure sensor’s distance from the camera chassis. However, on some cameras we can just screw in tight the three sensor screws and the sensor most likely will be leveled. We might lose the ability […]
Here we will turn our Canon 100D (SL1) into a full spectrum camera. The Canon 100D (SL1) is one of the smallest DSLRs available.. With a small lens, it is not bigger than a modern mirrorless camera. We will need here a small Philips screw driver, hot air gun, some glue, a flash light. Unscrew […]
Unscrew all the screws that you see. Take out the front piece. Now, there will be a flat cable that goes to control buttons. Disconnect it. The back plastic is now loose so we can take it out. Disconnect LCD cable, unscrew LCD screen screws and take it out. Unscrew a screw that holds the […]
Here, we will convert our Nikon D7000 into a full-spectrum camera. This is a great camera and is currently available at a reasonable price. We will need: The measuring tool is actually optional as I will show how to shift the sensor to the front without measuring tools. Unscrew all the outside screws. There is […]
Here, we are going to convert the Nikon D7000 into an astro camera. Unscrew all the screws. First, we need to take out the bottom panel. There are two screws that we need to unscrew to be able to take out the LCD panel. Disconnect the two ribbon cables and take the LCD panel out. […]
Here we will turn Canon 1300D to a Full Spectrum Camera. This conversion is very similar to the Canon 1200D. The 1300D has a few additional ribbon cables for its WiFi and NFC. As with the older model we will need some sort of a tool to make the sensor level. However, if we make […]