Thank you for this video, I’ve successfully astro modded my T3i!!! 👍🏼

That base ruins it

Hi KJ, txs for a great hands on video, excellent ! I have a related question: After polar alignment (north) can I redirect the camera angle and tilt it to the desired framing (Milky way, mainly south) by redirecting the mount head and pivoting the camera using the ball joint, and simply start tracking and taking photos? I cant get my head around this issue and would be a super appreciative beginner if you could give ne some pointers. I will use a Sky-Watcher Adventure GTI, Canon EOS 6D camera, Canon EOS 50 mm f 1.8 lens, ASIAIR Plus, ASI120 MM guide camera and SvBony 165 guide scope. I will mount this to a dovetail rail, ball joint (22 lb capacity) and ARCA Swiss compatible rail. Best regards from Sweden.

well... what was the results of the mod..?

Would it pretty much be the same process for a T5? Also, to fix the focus with it for a lens, would you have to replace the ir cut filter?

Does anyone know if this is a full-spectrum or a h-alpha modification?

Waitin for one of those crazy kayakers to come flying thru there

Nice detailed review, thank you.

beautiful. im hoping to go sea kayaking in the apostle islands this summer! cant wait

Nice job my friend! What a cool trip!

Well done...enjoyed the trip!

Here is a cry for help. Searched the Web for help but nada. All pug back together and everything working. BUT .. live view will only stay on for a split second. Anyone experienced similar? Glad you inspired me to dive in. Thanks

Very cool!

Very nice!

Trying to find the same for the 400d. Do you think the filter sandwich will be the same? Many thanks

Nice video. What settings do you suggest for a DSLR? I can record the stars but don't get any of the detail of a nebula for example. I have an 18-35 1.8 lens and an 18 300 3.5 lens. Thanx for any help you can give. I use the Star Adventurer 2i, it tracks nicely and get several photos but missing the detail.

Hi I have just received a supposed astromodified t3i which lpf2 filter has been removed.. I notice just shooting some daytime pictures I dont see anything strange in the colors.. how could I make sure is really astromodified and is not a fraud?

Thanks for the video. I have a sky-watcher Adv GTI. Not sure how to set up the camera after polar aligning. Do I set up the center of the camera view to polaris too? Then, use the GTI feature to navigate to the desired sky location. Oh, and BTW, polaris is not one of the stars in SynScan Pro app I am using to control the GTI. Could you do a video on setting up the GTI, please.

Nice chilled overview 👍 looked a good night.

many thanks for the interesting and informative video!

Such a dope vid - Dan from Bestbuy

This is so good!, I'll always remember this leg of the journey!

Another great vid!

Why are these videos so relaxing, Thank you for your content ❤

I would have been awake all night long if you wouldnt have found that Glove!

This is a good review of this product. It’s obvious that you are well versed in astrophotography. I started in 1973 with my 8” Celestron, Nikon FTN camera, and many hours sitting behind the eyepiece tracking a star with a joy stick. The technology has come a long way since my days. I have some questions if you don’t mind. 1. I’m using this tracker for the 2024 eclipse. I have a tripod, leveling head and fluid head. Do I need the fluid head? If so, does it go between tripod and drive, or drive and camera? I have a Nikon Z7 II and a Nikon 400 mm lens. I plan on taking a series of exposures from 1/1000th to 4 seconds for HDR images. 2. I have the Nikon App to control the camera from remote. I’m hoping to get all my exposures within 10 seconds without touching the camera. What do you recommend here? Basically I’d like your advice on how to set it up. I’m polar aligning during the day so that’s one factor. It should work ok over my 10 second window. Can I remove the fluid head on the tripod? Keep the leveling head and mount the drive directly to that? Thanks for your help. Paul

Going to try this with a 30D. My mother in law was throwing it out, still works great.

Thank you so much for the wonderful introduction. I watched it a couple times, and I very much appreciate your effort on making this video. May I ask, does the motor turn on when the dialpad is turned to astrophotography mode with celestial/solar/lunar tracking? Is there any other step needed if I choose not using the APP mode with WiFi? Thanks!

The intro music reminds me of 'Mouse Parade'...Check them out, you might dig them...

Excellent review!

Hi. I have an old t2i . The mod should be pretty similar.

Did you end up getting any pics with this camera afterwards? Would love to see how it turned out. Great job!

Sir can you please tell me after the modification the Autofocus and the AWB still work or not?

I think I’ve seen this same title on a different website… 😂

Yeah Dont use this video as a tutorial. he skips too many steps...

Mine broke After fr 2 weeks, Never fell down or sum idk what im doing wrong😩

Awesome vid, Kyle!

After all that running around on the field Im glad to see you getting some quiet time!

Hello, what type of screwdriver did you use?

One thing I did do that I think it is a great idea was... I replaced the IR cut filter with a quartz glass lens. Not only does it protect the sensor, but quarts glass can receive light farther from the UV and IR spectrum than glass can. I also have one on my guiding camera because it allows a lot more light to enter the sensor, close to twice as many stars.

My advise to anyone thinking about getting this mount - It’s a great little piece of kit and certainly got me going with this hobby. However, having used it for the last year I found I quickly outgrew it once I started adding telescopes and guiding. As others have said this mount is designed for lower focal lengths. Personally I would save up and get the gti (or second hand EQ 3/5), the go to capability for a novice will be a lifesaver when trying to navigate the skies, something I found frustrating when star hopping at a fixed 600mm focal length. Polar alignment and balance is key to getting good results from the mount.

I'm really not sure why everyone says you can't use the red dot with declination plate. Yes you can! There's a piece of plastic that comes with the pro pack and you just put that on the declination plate and then attach red dot to that and you're good to go.

Great tutorial and tips. Nice work! Look forward to seeing the images.

Beautiful! I love this video and Dale!

Good Video, I just ordered a SA to try a bit of AP. I doubt the SA uses zero backlash gears so you could be experiencing back lash in the gear train which, if the camera and weight are perfectly balanced, COULD cause jitter while tracking (think bump the gear, take up the slack, bump the gear...). Try slightly putting more weight on the east side (either weight or camera) and don't place the camera directly over the tracker. That SHOULD take up any slack in the gears and smooth out its motion IF that's the cause of your 30-50% successful longer exposures. If that helps some try the west side, and use whichever works best IF it helps. Machinists always consider backlash when machining to improve accuracy since most lathes. mills... don't have zero backlash gears due to their added expense. Hope this helps.

Astro-mod: - Remove IR-Filter. Full-Spectrum mod: - Remove IR-Filter. Can someone people tell me the difference? I don't get what exactly is a Astro mod and what a full spectrum mod.

You do it right! Fantastc❤

I like that...a Mix of Astro Volg's and Nature with a relax Soundtrack 😊

Very Nice, love it❤

A) Make sure you're grounded before attempting this. Simple to do and it protects your investment. B) Take the top portion of the camera off. Significantly reduced the risk of damaging the top ribbon cables. C) Expect to have to re-adjust the sensor focusing screws at least once. Just a few more checklist items.