LifePixel - Canon D60 digital infrared conversion tutorial

We provide digital infrared conversion services, do-it-yourself tutorials and custom infrared filters for photographers interested in handheld infrared photography.

- Canon D60 Infrared Conversion Instructions -

Disclaimer: This tutorial is made available for informational purposes only. Tampering with your camera will void your manufacturer's warranty. If you decide to perform the conversion you could damage your camera or be hurt or get killed from the high voltage present - you do so at your own risk, we are not responsible for camera damage or any harm you may suffer or any special or consequential damages.

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You will need these tools & supplies to follow the D60 infrared conversion tutorial:

- Our custom glass infrared filter to replace the hotmirror
- Soldering iron and desoldering wick or desoldering gun
- Black silicone adhesive /w syringe type dispenser
- Small philips type screwdriver
- Tweezers
- Canned air
- Lens cleaning solution & tissue
- Grounding strap /w current limit resistor

If you prefer not to risk damage to your camera, have us convert it for you here. It would be best to perform the conversion in a well lit area that is as clean and dust free as possible. Wearing a grounding strap will minimize the chance of zapping your camera with static and most likely rendering it dead.

Remove the rubber grip material.

Remove the eye cup (blue arrow) and marked screws.

Remove marked screws and diopter adjustment knob.

Remove marked screw.

Remove marked screws.

Lift up and fold over the rear LCD panel. Disconnect the ribbon cable by lifting up the lever to release.

Here is a closeup of the connector in the open position.

Remove the front cover.

Lift up the top cover and remove marked screws. Remove the metal tab marked with blue arrow.

Lift out the metal frame panel.

Remove marked screws and disconnect marked cables.

Lift out the PCB.

Remove marked screws.

Desolder marked solder joints and fold over the copper shield.

Disconnect marked ribbon cable (shown in open position).

Remove marked screws and lift out the sensor assembly.

Remove the adhesive mask.

Remove marked screws.

Lift out the hot mirror assembly.

Gently cut the adhesive around the hot mirror filter and remove from the plastic frame.

Here are some comparisons of the the original hot mirror filter and the replacement infrared filter.

Apply black silicone adhesive sealant all around the infrared filter.

Here is a example of the sealed filter assembly.

After adhesive is fully cured clean the ir filter with lens cleaner and tissue, blow off with canned air and reassemble everything by following the instructions backwards. Set a custom white balance per our instructions page and take some test shots to make sure there is no dust trapped between the sensor and infrared filter. If you find dust and find it objectionable disassemble the camera again, blow off the sensor with canned air (make sure only air and no liquid is coming out by purging and holding it upright) and re cleaning the infrared filter.

If you prefer not to risk damage to your camera, have us convert it for you here.