This Canon EOS 450Da, modified for astrophotography, impresses with an optimized IR filter that provides four times higher H-Alpha sensitivity compared to a conventional DSLR camera.
This allows the camera to capture significantly more H-Alpha light, making it perfectly suited for photographing diffuse nebula structures, red hydrogen nebulae, and faint emission regions of the night sky.
Compared to an unmodified camera, significantly shorter exposure times are possible. In a single clear night, many more individual images can be captured, which can later be used for the stacking process. At the same time, more light reaches the sensor during the same exposure time, revealing fine nebula details and faint deep-sky structures that often remain hidden with a standard camera.
The modification makes this camera ideal for deep-sky imaging, Milky Way photography, and long-exposure astronomy. It is an ideal camera for ambitious astrophotographers who want to create detailed and low-noise images of the night sky.
The modification of this camera was carried out in our specialized workshops by experienced photo specialists with many years of experience in astronomical camera modifications, as well as camera and lens repairs.
Since 2012, we have professionally converted and optimized well over 1,000 cameras for astro and full-spectrum photography in our workshops. Our experience and the precise execution of each modification make every converted camera a high-quality tool for demanding astrophotography.
Each camera is individually tested and carefully adjusted so that autofocus, infinity focus, and sensor function remain reliably intact.
You are purchasing an optimized astro camera that finally makes the red nebular structures of the night sky visible.
Do you have questions, for example, about selecting the right model? Write to us or give us a call. With us, you will reach people with experience in astrophotography and camera technology—no artificial intelligence and no automated hotlines. You can find our contact details in the imprint.
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Canon EOS 450Da – Special Features
The Canon EOS 450Da impresses with its particularly compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for mobile astrophotography and smaller telescope setups. Weighing just 450 g, it puts less strain on mounts than larger DSLR models. The proven 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers clean astro images with pleasantly moderate file sizes, simplifying image processing even on older computers. At the same time, the EOS 450Da is one of the most affordable entry-level cameras for deep-sky astrophotography.
In the exploded view, item No. 2 shows the IR/UV blocking filter, which is removed during modification, thereby increasing the H-Alpha sensitivity (hydrogen line at 656 nm) by a factor of 4 (the sulfur line SII at 672 nm even by 7 times).
With kind permission from Bill Claff (photonstophotos.net), the Input-Referred Read Noise chart objectively compares the sensor noise of different camera models under low-light conditions: the lower the noise, the cleaner the astro images can be. In the image, you can see the values of our modified Canon compared to other models.
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Why Customers Trust Our Astro Cameras
Since 2012, we have specialized in the professional modification of cameras for astro and full-spectrum photography. In our workshops, astro cameras, cameras, and lenses are precisely adjusted, modified, and repaired under controlled working conditions with cleanroom technology. The modifications are carried out by experienced photo specialists with many years of experience in astronomical camera modifications as well as camera and lens repairs. We have converted well over 1,000 cameras for astro and full-spectrum photography, each individually adjusted so that autofocus, infinity focus, and full sensor function remain intact. The precise execution of the modification makes our cameras high-quality tools for demanding astro and full-spectrum photography.
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Technical Note
In astro-modified cameras, autofocus and infinity focus continue to work as in a standard model. The sensor (3) is protected by the top filter (1), and the sensor cleaning system remains functional.
The camera can even be used for daylight shots. The package includes an OWB (Original White Balance) clip filter for Canon EF lenses, which allows for natural color reproduction similar to an unmodified Canon camera. The filter holder contains the UV/IR blocking filter (2), which was previously removed during modification. Canon EF-S lenses are not compatible with this filter holder due to their design, as they protrude too far into the camera body, but Canon EF lenses and numerous third-party lenses such as Sigma, Tamron, or Samyang can still be used.
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Scope of Delivery
- Canon EOS 450Da body
- Original Canon LC-E5 charger
- 2x LP-E5 battery
- USB cable
- OWB (Original White Balance) clip filter
Sensor size: APS-C 22.2 mm × 14.8 mm
Resolution: 12.2 megapixels
Image size: 4,272 × 2,848 pixels
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Condition / Warranty / Legal Information
The camera is in good optical condition and technically 100% flawless. The latest firmware is installed. We offer a 2-year warranty on this camera.
The displayed photos are examples. We do not use retouched product photos; these show real devices from our stock. Cleanliness and a well-maintained optical condition are important to us. Therefore, every camera is cleaned after modification. Although these are used cameras, many of our customers are positively surprised by their optical condition, which is reflected in the reviews.
Sale according to §25a UStG (differential taxation). Therefore, it is not possible to separately itemize VAT on the invoice.
