Does anyone know if there is a place to astro modify a camera in New Zealand? I.e., remove IR filter
Posted Apr 29, 2021, 3:18 AM UTC
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When I looked into this in 2015 there wasn’t anywhere, it might have changed since. I ended up buying a used camera from these guys to be converted as it was cheaper than buying one here and shipping it to them. If they don’t have the model/modification combo you’re looking for you can contact them and they’ll sort one out.
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What’s required? Disassembly and desoldering? I may know a guy who could do this.
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I think mostly disassembly! Let me know
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Are you based in Auckland?
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Unfortunately, no. I'm in Welly.
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Yeah might not be an option then.
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With a small screwdriver set it’s not hard, it’s just a tiny piece of green glass under the lens assembly. Also if you’re interested, CCTV cameras mechanically pull the IR filter away for night mode when their IR illumination comes on.
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Don't know of any place in NZ but have a look at http://dslrmodifications.com/
Haha I'll have to take a look at that on my computer. What a nightmare for noble users.