Here we will convert this camera into an astro camera. The D3300 is much easier to convert compared to the D3100 or D3200 models. However, you will need a gauge with a stand to precisely level the sensor for astrophotography.
Take out the battery and memory card.
Unscrew all exterior screws.
Carefully separate the grip rubber and unscrew the hidden screws there.
Separate the back panel, disconnect its ribbon cable, and remove the panel.
Disconnect all accessible ribbon cables and unscrew the main board screws.
Disconnect the ribbon cable and remove the main board.
Use the gauge with a stand to take sensor distance readings from the camera chassis. Measure three points next to the sensor screws. Write those numbers down. We will need them later on.
Take out the sensor.
Disconnect the ultrasonic resonator.
Remove the black frame and the filter.
Clean your astro filter and attach it to the sensor using 3M double-sided tape.
Now you can return the sensor into the camera.
Use the same gauge to align the sensor. Subtract 0.2 from those three numbers and use them to level the sensor.
You can secure the three sensor screws with a drop of glue.
Assemble the camera.
The conversion is complete.
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