MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the words of poet
Quintus Ennius, "No one regards what is before his or her feet; we
all gaze at the stars." Helping to gaze and capture the beauty of
the stars and beyond, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, today announced the company's first full-frame
mirrorless camera for astrophotography, the EOS Ra. This new camera
was built off the EOS R system combining new features, such as four
times greater transmittance of hydrogen-alpha (Hα) light of 656.3
nm compared to the original EOS R. For astrophotographers and
hobbyists who enjoy capturing the detailed splendor of the
night sky, the new EOS Ra will be an ideal camera to shoot
with.
"Since the introduction of the EOS R full-frame mirrorless
camera system last fall, Canon has remained committed to launching
a line of impressive and innovative EOS R models and a strong
variety of RF lenses and accessories to meet the needs of every
skill level of photographer," said Kazuto
Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon
U.S.A., Inc. "As a group of
photographers who are passionate about capturing what we can't see
with our naked eyes, the new EOS Ra is designed for
astrophotographers looking to capture vivid imagery of the night
sky."
Targeting the needs of astrophotographers, the new EOS Ra
full-frame mirrorless camera incorporates many advanced features of
the EOS R, such as RF mount design, a 30.3MP CMOS sensor,
high-precision electronic viewfinder, high-sensitivity, low-noise
performance and 4K time-lapse
shooting. Optional accessories include an AC adapter kit, which
allows the camera to be powered through an AC wall outlet or a
battery-powered inverter, a BG-E22 battery grip and three EF-EOS R
mount adapters to accommodate the entire range of over seventy EF
& EF-S lenses.
Other features include:
- Enhanced transmission of Hα rays (656.3 nm wavelength) through
an infrared cutoff filter, helping to capture high-precision images
of the deep-red wavelengths emitted by nebulae in vivid color,
without any special camera alterations.
- A 30x maximum magnification, allowing users to make extremely
precise manual focus adjustments*.
- Support for all Canon RF, EF and EF-S lenses (with the use of
an optional EF-EOS R mount adapter), including more than 70 lenses
from the EF series as well as RF series lenses, which deliver
superb image quality. The variety of lenses, such as the
large-diameter f/1.2 lenses, ultra-wide-angle lenses, and
super-telephoto EF lenses, among others, are all well suited to
help photographers to choose the best match for their specific
astrophotography purposes.
Availability and Pricing
The Canon EOS Ra full-frame
mirrorless camera is scheduled to be available in mid-December 2019 for an estimated retail price
of $2,499.00 for the body only**.
For more information, please visit, usa.canon.com
About Canon U.S.A.,
Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.,
is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately
$36 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2018† and is one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2019.
Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its
Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon
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†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office.
* This magnification ratio applies to the camera only. Not
supported by EOS Utility.
**Specifications, availability and prices are subject to
change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers
and may vary.
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