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, […]
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Converting Canon 600D to Astro 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. […]
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 […]
This camera has a gazillion of ribbon cables. If you managed to save all of them from damaging – congratulations and you deserve cold beer and chips. Let’s disassemble. This camera has the most anti “that makes sense” disassembly way. Please unscrew all the screws that you will find on the outside. Now take a […]
The Canon 1100D or Rebel T3 is probably the easiest to convert into astro photography camera. It has relatively beefy sensor with a big metal plate on it which helps to cool it down. Despite its age the camera still holds in resolution and picture quality. And most important thing it shoots RAW and there […]