Canon DSLR Comparisons and Reviews for Astro Imaging - 450D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 1000D & 1100D

Canon DSLR comparisons for Astro Imaging

by Gary Honis

On the pages below are comparisons of Canon DSLR models for astro imaging along with test images and analysis that compare the dark frame noise and low-light long exposure sensitivity of Canon DSLR camera models:

Canon Digital Rebel 6D, T4i (650D), T3i (600D), T3 (1100D), T2i (550D), T1i (500D), XSi (450D) and XS (1000D) comparison and 6D review (Under Construction)

Canon Digital Rebel T4i (650D), T3i (600D), T3 (1100D), T2i (550D), T1i (500D), XSi (450D) and XS (1000D) comparison and T4i review

Canon Digital Rebel T3i (600D), T3 (1100D), T2i (550D), T1i (500D), XSi (450D) and XS (1000D) comparison and T3i review

Canon Digital Rebel T3 (1100D), T2i (550D), T1i (500D), XSi (450D) and XS (1000D) comparison and T3 review

Canon Digital Rebel T2i (550D), T1i (500D), XSi (450D) and XS (1000D) Long Exposure Dark Frame Noise & Temperature Testing

Canon Digital Rebel T2i (550D) - Dark Frame Noise and Sensitivity Comparison to XSi (450D) and XS (1000D)

Canon Digital Rebel T1i (500D) - Dark Frame Noise and Sensitivity Comparison to XSi (450D) and XS (1000D)

Canon T2i (550D) & XSi (450D) Comparison for Astro Imaging

Canon XSi (450D) Noise Performance & Comparison to Canon 300D

Self Removal of IR Cut Filter for Astrophotography (450D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 1000D & 1100D)

Page 1: Configuration & Preparation
Page 2: Camera Disassembly Continued
Page 3: Camera Disassembly Continued
Page 4: Imaging Chip Disassembly
Page 5: Imaging Chip Re-assembly
Page 6: Camera Re-assembly
Page 7: Camera Re-assembly Completed
Page 8: Correcting Color Balance
Page 9: Checking Manual and Autofocus
Page 10: Daytime Testing with Color Correcting Filter (300D Images)
Page 11: Noise Performance & Comparison to 300D
Page 12: Astro Images with unmodified 450D
Page 13: Canon EOS Utility & Live View for Camera Control for Astro-Imaging
Page 14: Daytime Infrared Hoya R72 Filter
Modifier Comments: Comments From Others That Have Done the Modification
Peltier Cooling: Peltier Cooling Systems & Test Results
Peltier Cooling: Peltier Cooling System Detailed Assembly Instructions
Models Compared: Dark frame noise and sensitivity testing of various DSLR models - This Page
Astro Images: Astro images with the modified 450D
Modification Service: Low cost modification service for your 450D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 1000D & 1100D

Self Removal of IR Cut Filter for Astrophotography (450D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 1000D & 1100D)

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