Canon Released New FW Updates for Five cameras and RF 50mm F1.2 lens

Canon has released a  new firmware updates for EOS R-series mirrorless cameras and a single RF lens, bringing new and improved features, as well as the usual bug fixes.

The new firmware update for EOS R cameras include the  Canon EOS REOS RP and EOS Ra as well as the new EOS R5 and EOS R6.

You can download firmware updates for the EOS R, EOS RP, EOS RA, EOS R5 and R6 cameras on Canon’s respective product pages. Check out the details and download links below: Continue reading “Canon Released New FW Updates for Five cameras and RF 50mm F1.2 lens”

Canon EOS Ra Review : Astrophotography Road Trip

Here is a recent Canon EOS Ra review which the modified version of EOS R camera dedicated to astrophotography.

Canon has modified the IR filter in front of the full-frame sensor, to allow the EOS Ra to capture four times the amount of hydrogen alpha rays (656nm wavelength) compared to the standard EOS R camera. Canon EOS Ra also offers a 30x magnification option in the EVF and in Live View, a significant increase from the 10x magnification found in the standard EOS R.

AstroBackyard channel published a Canon EOS Ra review on a road trip to see if it is worth for astrophotographer. The Canon EOS Ra review for astrophotography used a Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L lens under semi-dark skies.

The US price of Canon EOS Ra is $2,499 available at Adorama and B&H.  Check out the video below for more details. Continue reading “Canon EOS Ra Review : Astrophotography Road Trip”

It’s Official : Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Camera

Canon EOS Ra astrophotography camera is now officially announced. It is the same identical specs to the EOS R, featuring 30MP sensor, 3.69M-dot OLED EVF, dot-matrix LED panel and magnesium-alloy body.

Canon has modified the IR filter in front of the full-frame sensor, to allow the EOS Ra to capture four times the amount of hydrogen alpha rays (656nm wavelength) compared to the standard EOS R camera. Canon EOS Ra also offers a 30x magnification option in the EVF and in Live View, a significant increase from the 10x magnification found in the standard EOS R.

The US price is $2,499. Pre-orders will begin on Tuesday, November 19 at 12:01 am EST at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “It’s Official : Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Camera”

Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Images Leaked

Here are the first leaked product images of the upcoming Canon EOS Ra astrophotography full frame mirrorless camera. The official announcement will be in the next several days. Continue reading “Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Images Leaked”

Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Camera Coming in 2020

Canon is planning to introduce a full frame mirrorless camera in EOS R lineup dedicated for astrophotography. This model will be named as Canon EOS Ra, and it is already appeared on an internal Canon roadmap for 2020.

In the past, Canon has released several DSLR models such as EOS 20Da and EOS 60Da for astrophotography. Currently, there is no specs about this EOS Ra full frame astrophotography camera..

Canon also has mentioned the Canon EOS Ra in an EOS R leaflet on one of their official sites. You can download the leaflet here. Continue reading “Canon EOS Ra Astrophotography Camera Coming in 2020”