Canon 60Da Review

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Canon launches EOS 60Da for astrophotography: for stargazers

With the EOS 60Da, Canon launches a modified EOS 60D that has been specially adapted to the needs of astrophotography. This applies on the one hand to the low-pass filter, which with its extended infrared sensitivity also allows long-wave Hα light (hydrogen-alpha) to pass through, so that the CMOS image sensor with 18 megapixel resolution can detect this. On the other hand, the digital SLR camera has an extended scope of delivery.

The ACK-E6 AC adapter is supplied with the camera to enable it to operate independently of the battery. The RA-E3 remote release adapter is also included in the box. This allows the connection of the optionally available cable remote release with timer function TC-80N3. This allows interval shooting, even with long bulb exposure times, to be programmed. However, it is also possible to connect the camera to a computer (Mac or PC) via USB and control it using the EOS utility software. The photos are then displayed directly on the computer screen.

The other equipment corresponds to the normal EOS 60D. These include the swivel and foldable three-inch screen with a resolution of over 1 million pixels, including the LiveView function, the Digic 4 signal processor and an ISO sensitivity range of up to 6,400 and 12,800 respectively per extension. The Canon EOS 60Da will be available from the end of April 2012 at a price of just under EUR 1,400.

Canon EOS 60Da Datasheet

Electronics

Sensor

CMOS sensor APS-C 22.5 x 15.0 mm (crop factor 1.6
)19.0 megapixels (physical) and 18.0 megapixels (effective)

Pixel pitch

4.3 µm

Photo resolution

5.184 x	3.456 pixels	(3:2)
3.465 x	2.304 pixels	(3:2)
2.784 x	1.856 pixels	(3:2)
2.592 x	1.728 pixels	(3:2)

Picture formats

JPG, RAW

Colour depth

42 bits (14 bits per color channel)

Metadata

Exif (version 2.21), DCF standard

Video resolution

1.920 x	1.080	(16:9)	29	p
1.280 x	720	(16:9)	59	p
640 x	480	(4:3)	59	p

Maximum recording time

29 min 59 sec

Video format

MOV	(Codec H.264)

Audio format (video)

WAV

Lens

Lens mount

Canon EF-S

Focusing

Autofocus mode

Phase comparison autofocus with 9 sensors, 9 cross sensors

Autofocus Functions

Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual, AF Assist Light

Focus control

Fade out button, Live View

Viewfinder and Monitor

Reflex viewfinder

SLR viewfinder (prism viewfinder) (96 % image coverage), 22 mm eye relief, diopter compensation (-3.0 to +1.0 dpt), replaceable focusing screens, grille can be inserted

Monitor

3.0″ TFT LCD monitor with 1,040,000 pixels

Info display

additional info display (top)

Exposure

Exposure metering

Center-weighted integral measurement, matrix/multi-field measurement over 63 fields, spot measurement (measurement over 2 % or 9 % of the image field, AF-AE coupling)

Exposure times

1/8,000 to 30 s (Automatic
)Bulb function

Exposure control

Program automatic, Aperture automatic, Time automatic, Manual

Bracketing function

Step size from 1/3 to 1/2 EV

Exposure compensation

-5.0 to +5.0 EV with step size of 1/3 EV

Sensitivity to light

ISO 100 to ISO 3.200 (automatic
)ISO 100 to ISO 12.800 (manual)

Remote access

Remote tripping

Motives

0 further motif programmes

Picture effects

8 Picture Styles

White balance

Auto, Cloudy, Sun, White balance bracketing, Shadow, Flash, Fluorescent lamp, Incandescent lamp, Manual

Color space

Adobe RGB, sRGB

Continuous shooting

Continuous shooting function max. 5.3 fps at highest resolution and max. 58 stored photos, (when using a UDMA memory card), 16 RAW images in succession

Self-timer

Self-timer at intervals of 2 s, special features: or 10 s (optional)

Shooting functions

Live histogram

Flashgun

Flash

built-in flash (hinged
)flash shoe: Canon, standard centre contact

Flash number

Guide number 13 (ISO 100)

Flash functions

Auto, Fill Flash, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Flash On Second Shutter Curtain, Red-Eye Reduction

Equipment

Image stabilizer

no optical image stabilizer

Memory

Power supply

Power supply connection

Power supply

1 x Canon LP-E6 (lithium ion (Li-Ion), 7.4 V, 1,800 mAh)

Playback Functions

Highlights / Shadow Warning, Playback Histogram, Image Index

Voice memo

Voice memo (WAV format)

Face recognition

Special functions

Electronic water level, orientation sensor, Live View

Ports

Data interfaces: USBUSB type
:USB 2.0 High Speed

AV connectors

AV output: HDMI output Micro (Type D)

Supported direct printing methods

Canon Direct Print, PictBridge

Tripod socket

1/4″

Features and Miscellaneous

Low-pass filter optimized for sensitivity to infrared and hydrogen alpha (H-a) light (656 nm
)Dual DIGIC IV signal processor Simultaneous
JPEG and RAW recording possible9-point autofocus
cross sensors with automatically or individually selectable AF working range
from -0,5

to 18 EV single autofocus
and/or predictive focus tracking (ONE SHOT/AI FOCUS/AI SERVO)
PTP supportAuto
Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Exposure Metering Memory Display of
shooting information in Playback mode with highlighting of light playback zoom
(1.5 to 10 times magnification)
Orientation sensor for automatic image orientation20
Personalization function with 59 settings5
or

10x viewfinder magnifier in Live View modeFace Detection
AF Interchangeable
focusing screenEyE-Fi
compatible

Size and weight

Dimensions W x H x D

144 x 106 x 79 mm

Weight

755 g (ready for operation)

Other

included accessories

Canon LC-E6 charger for special batteriesCanon
LP-E6 special batteryCanon
RF-3 (housing cover)
Camera software ZoomBrowser EX / Image Browser for Windows and for MacintoshCamera software
Digital Photo Professional for Windows (2000/XP)
Twain driver (98/2000)
WIA device driver for Windows Me/XPPanorama software
PhotoStitchRemote control software
EOS Capture

optional accessory

Canon LP-E6 special rechargeable battery power supply
ACK-E6 car battery charger
CBC-E6 interchangeable memory cardCanonSpeedlite EX system flash units; IR remote control LC-5; remote control RC-1/RC-5; eyecup Eg, eye correction lens Eg, anti-fogging eyepiece Eg