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Sean Walker

Canon has announced the successor to its long-discontinued 20Da, a DSLR optimized specifically for astrophotography. The new Canon EOS 60Da ($1,499) features an 18-megapixel APS-C detector with roughly 4-micron-square pixels and an improved infrared-blocking filter that transmits up to three times more hydrogen-alpha light than other Canon DSLR cameras. This modification enables users to record the reddish hydrogen-alpha nebulosity prevalent in the night sky. The camera incorporates enhanced noise reduction and increased ISO speeds up to 6400, expandable to 12,800. Additional features include a 3-inch flip-out vari-angle LCD screen for easy viewing when attached to a telescope. The EOS 60Da’s Live View mode is equipped with Canon’s silent-shooting feature that eliminates shutter-induced vibration. Each purchase includes an AC adapter kit, rechargeable battery, and RA-E3 Remote Controller adapter.

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