Canon 60Da Review
Canon launches EOS 60Da for astrophotography: for stargazers
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 |
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Sensor | CMOS sensor APS-C 22.5 x 15.0 mm (crop factor 1.6 )19.0 megapixels (physical) and 18.0 megapixels (effective) |
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Pixel pitch | 4.3 µm | ||||||||||||||||||
Photo resolution |
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Picture formats | JPG, RAW | ||||||||||||||||||
Colour depth | 42 bits (14 bits per color channel) | ||||||||||||||||||
Metadata | Exif (version 2.21), DCF standard | ||||||||||||||||||
Video resolution |
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Maximum recording time | 29 min 59 sec | ||||||||||||||||||
Video format |
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Audio format (video) | WAV | ||||||||||||||||||
Lens |
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Focusing |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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Flash | built-in flash (hinged )flash shoe: Canon, standard centre contact |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Image stabilizer | no optical image stabilizer | ||||||||||||||||||
Memory |
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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 | Face recognition | ||||||||||||||||||
Special functions | Electronic water level, orientation sensor, Live View | ||||||||||||||||||
Ports | Data interfaces: USBUSB type :USB 2.0 High Speed |
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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 10x viewfinder magnifier in Live View modeFace Detection |
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Size and weight |
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Dimensions W x H x D | 144 x 106 x 79 mm | ||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 755 g (ready for operation) | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
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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 |
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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 |