I have a t3i that I've been thinking of modding, but I still want to be able to use it as a normal camera. Is there a clip in filter(behind the lens) that will make it take pictures like a normal camera?
Ir clipin filter for the canon t3i
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I think one of these https://www.astronomik.com/en/astronomik-l-3-uv-ir-block-eos-clip.html
I think one of these https://www.astronomik.com/en/astronomik-l-3-uv-ir-block-eos-clip.html
Ok, thank you.
I think one of these https://www.astronomik.com/en/astronomik-l-3-uv-ir-block-eos-clip.html
What's the difference between L1 L2 and L3?
You can photograph a grey card and set that as your white balance (this is what I do) the only problem is you can’t go full auto.
by modding do you mean naked sensor ? You can take normal looking photos with the custom white balance option in canon cameras. i have a similar one. I have a UV ir cut filter installed instead of it being naked. apparently the colors will always be "off" but its seems perfect for me
I think one of these https://www.astronomik.com/en/astronomik-l-3-uv-ir-block-eos-clip.html
What's the difference between L1 L2 and L3?
L1 has the widest bandpass, L3 has the narrowest, L2 is somewhere between
Astronomik explains here: https://www.astronomik.com/en/photographic-filters/luminance-filter-l-1-l-2-l-3.html
someone else will have to tell you which one you need, because I've become rusty about terrestrial photography; I'm guessing L2 or L3 is good.
I have a t3i that I've been thinking of modding, but I still want to be able to use it as a normal camera. Is there a clip in filter(behind the lens) that will make it take pictures like a normal camera?
*It depends on the modification. If you are going full spectrum (which I wouldn't recommend) then you need IR cut filter and Baader sell them as well and cheaper than Astronomik. If you instead just remove the IR/Cut and Anti-alias filter then you don't need anything other than creating a custom white balance and you are done.
I got my T3i converted with life pixel, they are great https://www.lifepixel.com/ I think they have filters to shoot as a normal camera after you modify it.
The filter which turns it back to normal is Astronomik OWB (Original White Balance) clip in. I use it all the time with my T3i Modified camera. The only issue with the EF-S camera lenses ( such as the one that comes with the camera) as they connect too far back. The EF lenses are fine.
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Good luck
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Actually you will need the OWB CCD filter:
https://www.astronomik.com/de/uv-und-ir-block-filter/owb-ccd-filter.html
this one is specifically designed for daylight photography.
The L filter won’t be sufficient, because the long wavelength will give you bad colors in bright daylight (experienced that myself).
https://www.astronomik.com/de/uv-und-ir-block-filter/owb-ccd-filter.html
this one is specifically designed for daylight photography.
The L filter won’t be sufficient, because the long wavelength will give you bad colors in bright daylight (experienced that myself).
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You can photograph a grey card and set that as your white balance (this is what I do) the only problem is you can’t go full auto.
This only works with artificial light sources. Bright daylight can cause false colours. But that’s just my experience.
I have no problem , I do a lot of daytime landscape images whilst out hiking and get perfect results, also means I can use ef-s lenses.
Clip in filter only works with EF style lenses, not EF-S ones just FYI
If you modify it (or have it modified) by removing only the LP-2 filter (LP-1 with the dust control stays in place), then you can use the OWB clip filter and use it as a normal camera. However, the autofocus may not be as quite as accurate as original.
I'm not sure this approach is really worthwhile anymore. By the time you pay to have your camera converted and for the filter, you'll have an 18 MP uncooled sensor with over ten year old technology behind it. All in a heavy and bulky package. I think your money would be better spent by buying an uncooled 585 sensor astro-camera, like this:
For $399.00 US you'll have a great starter color camera which can really do it all from lunar/planetary to deep sky. All in a very light weight, small package. I own both the cooled and uncooled version and it's been working great for me. Keep your DSLR for the regular photography it was designed to do.
For $399.00 US you'll have a great starter color camera which can really do it all from lunar/planetary to deep sky. All in a very light weight, small package. I own both the cooled and uncooled version and it's been working great for me. Keep your DSLR for the regular photography it was designed to do.
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Tony Gondola:
I'm not sure this approach is really worthwhile anymore. By the time you pay to have your camera converted and for the filter, you'll have an 18 MP uncooled sensor with over ten year old technology behind it. All in a heavy and bulky package. I think your money would be better spent by buying an uncooled 585 sensor astro-camera, like this:
For $399.00 US you'll have a great starter color camera which can really do it all from lunar/planetary to deep sky. All in a very light weight, small package. I own both the cooled and uncooled version and it's been working great for me. Keep your DSLR for the regular photography it was designed to do.
Should I just save & wait to get an better camera like the 2600?
Tony Gondola:
I'm not sure this approach is really worthwhile anymore. By the time you pay to have your camera converted and for the filter, you'll have an 18 MP uncooled sensor with over ten year old technology behind it. All in a heavy and bulky package. I think your money would be better spent by buying an uncooled 585 sensor astro-camera, like this:
For $399.00 US you'll have a great starter color camera which can really do it all from lunar/planetary to deep sky. All in a very light weight, small package. I own both the cooled and uncooled version and it's been working great for me. Keep your DSLR for the regular photography it was designed to do.
Should I just save & wait to get an better camera like the 2600?
One other option is to buy an already modified DSLR. They cost around 200€ (atleast in my county), which is almost the same cost for a modification. A DSLR is really easy to use and you can start with a cheap lens and try astrophotography. For Milkyway Photography you don't even need a modified DSLR. You can start right away.
To start with a cheap Astro Camera like the ASI585MC is also not too bad, it is cheap, but requires a little experience or at leat learning.
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Armin Lukas:Tony Gondola:
I'm not sure this approach is really worthwhile anymore. By the time you pay to have your camera converted and for the filter, you'll have an 18 MP uncooled sensor with over ten year old technology behind it. All in a heavy and bulky package. I think your money would be better spent by buying an uncooled 585 sensor astro-camera, like this:
For $399.00 US you'll have a great starter color camera which can really do it all from lunar/planetary to deep sky. All in a very light weight, small package. I own both the cooled and uncooled version and it's been working great for me. Keep your DSLR for the regular photography it was designed to do.
Should I just save & wait to get an better camera like the 2600?
One other option is to buy an already modified DSLR. They cost around 200€ (atleast in my county), which is almost the same cost for a modification. A DSLR is really easy to use and you can start with a cheap lens and try astrophotography. For Milkyway Photography you don't even need a modified DSLR. You can start right away.
To start with a cheap Astro Camera like the ASI585MC is also not too bad, it is cheap, but requires a little experience or at leat learning.
I've already done some astro(check my accounts gallery) and am just looking to upgrade. I probably do need to upgrade my lens too though.
Checkout Kolari Vision, they make clip a hot mirror clip in filter that will convert your camera back for regular daytime use, and they also do a UV/IR cut filter with hydrogen alpha pass that will give you astro mod. I highly recommend them for conversions as well.