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Canon Rebel XT (350D) 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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Conversion Instructions
You
will need these tools & supplies to follow the Rebel
XT
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
marked screws.

Remove
marked screws.

Remove
marked screws.

Remove
marked screws and diopter adjustment knob.

Remove
marked screws.

Remove
marked screws.

Remove the front cover.

Flip over the rear LCD panel and disconnect marked
cables.

Disconnect marked cables and remove the I/O port
cover (blue arrow).

Push up the top cover and remove the black
tape.

Disconnect marked connectors and screws.

Remove
marked screw.

Remove
marked screw.

Desolder the marked solder joints.

Lift out the metal shield.

Disconnect the marked ribbon cables and flip
over PCB.

Remove
marked screws and lift out the sensor assembly.

Paint
a mark as shown with blue arrow to help with reassembly. Remove
marked screws.

Remove
marked screws.

Lift out the hot mirror filter assembly.

Gently peel off the double stick tape gasket.

Peel off the black mask.

Gently cut through the adhesive around the hot
mirror filter.

Remove the hot mirror filter.

Place the infrared filter in position.

Apply black silicone seleant around the infrared
filter to fix in position and seal out dust.

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.