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Best modification for a Canon 60D?

Canon EOS 60D Equipment DSLR Filters
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Ian Dixon avatar
Ian Dixon avatar
Hello all,

I am seeking some advice… perhaps this is well-travelled ground, but I am interested to see what experience those have on this board.

After one year of imaging with my unmodded Canon 60D, I am ready to modify it.  I like this camera, it oversamples with my rig.

Its time to see if I can squeeze more out of it.  I like to image wide field views of nebula with this such as the goodies in cygnus, southern messiers, and star fields.

The question becomes:

Should I seek a full spectrum modification with selective external filters, or perhaps simply replace of the stock unit with a less agressive IR/UV blocking filter?

Also if you have any vendors you like, please let me know.  I'm located in Canada FWIW.

Thanks,
Ian
Frédéric Auchère avatar
Frédéric Auchère avatar
Hi Ian,

My approach when I restarted AP after a long hiatus was to keep things simple. So I went for a DSLR modified with a UV-IR cut Astrodon filter. I'm now quite happy with my modified EOS6D!
This being a luminance filter, this kind of modification does not prevent you from using additional clip on filters if you wish. Never tried but  fro example, tri-band filters sound interesting to emulate narrow band imaging with a DSLR.

CS

Frédéric
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Ian Dixon avatar
Ian Dixon avatar
Frédéric Auchère:
Hi Ian,My approach when I restarted AP after a long hiatus was to keep things simple. So I went for a DSLR modified with a UV-IR cut Astrodon filter. I'm now quite happy with my modified EOS6D!
This being a luminance filter, this kind of modification does not prevent you from using additional clip on filters if you wish. Never tried but  fro example, tri-band filters sound interesting to emulate narrow band imaging with a DSLR.

CS

Frédéric


Hello Frederic,

This sounds great, just what I am looking for.

Thanks very much!

Ian
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Chris Price avatar
Chris Price avatar
I have a full spectrum canon T3i. I’m very pleased with it. The vender I suggest is Spencer Camera And Photo. They did all the mods on the ISS DSLR cameras. Auto focus works after the mod.

CS
Chris