MELVILLE, NY, November 5, 2019 – 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 was named 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
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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.