Canon EOS 60Da - a camera for astronomers
Canon has updated its line of cameras, designed for photographing celestial bodies. The new Canon EOS 60Da unit replaced the EOS 20Da has released a very long and not very relevant to modern requirements. The camera has 18 megapixel sensor, as well as an updated low-pass filter and high sensitivity for shooting in the spectrum of the hydrogen lines H-alpha. According to the Canon, as a result of improvements in the model is three times more efficient precursor for photographing nebulae and other stellar clusters. Also with the new Canon EOS 60Da is supplied adapter to the remote RA-E3, which allows you to connect a timer or other necessary controls. The package includes an adapter to connect to AC power, which will use the camera during long photo shoots, for example, when photographing eclipses. The rest of the model is nearly the same standard Canon EOS 60D, although it is noted that some features are more important in astronomical surveys. In particular, the silent not only eliminates noise but also reduces vibration, which is important when photographing distant objects with great endurance. In the sale of "space" version of the Canon EOS 60Da be available this month, but sales are not planned mass. The cost in comparison with the standard Canon EOS 60D more than $ 500 and up to $ 1499.