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    Canon EOS Ra astrophotography camera

    May 21, 2020 4 minutes
    WORDS: CHRIS GRIMMER & CHARLOTTE DANIELS

    The Canon Ra is the first full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon to come ‘astro-adapted’, with enhanced infrared (IR) sensitivity. Although DSLR versions have been released previously, these have been mirrored, with cropped sensors. The Ra’s 30.3 MP CMOS sensor might not be groundbreaking, but the infrared filter adjustment and full-frame format are big news for astrophotographers.

    While the Ra might be lighter than other cameras due to its mirrorless design, it has a solid, reliable feel. It also retains DSLR attributes such as a viewfinder and vari-angle LCD touchscreen. One of the first things we noticed is that the Ra works in a similar way to a regular

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