Canon EOS 60Da:

I just think this is so cool, and wanted to mention this just in case no one has seen this yet :).  I originally found this looking through the pages of Adorama.  I have no clue what astrophotography requires but I just think it’s so cool that Canon has developed a camera called the EOS 60Da specifically for Astrophotography.  I’m a bit of a science geek, and a bit of a Star Trek geek as well lol.  I found more info from Canon USA which you can read below:

Overview of the Canon EOS 60Da:

For photographers who look to the sky, Canon is proud to offer the new EOS 60Da DSLR. Following in the popularity of the EOS 20Da, the EOS 60Da is tailor made just for astrophotography. It’s designed to ensure accurate depictions of the reddish hues when photographing diffuse nebulae in the nighttime sky with the increased sensitivity of hydrogen-alpha (Hα) lines (656nm). With the same advanced features of the EOS 60D DSLR, including a Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor for Live View compositions, an amazing 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) and more, the EOS 60Da is both capable and simple. Perfect for long exposures while gazing up into the sky, there’s nothing like the EOS 60Da.

Canon EOS 60Da Features:

• Increased IR sensitivity for astrophotography (IR cut filter is modified to achieve a hydrogen-alpha (Hα) light (656nm) transparency approximately three times higher than the EOS 60D) allowing crisp, clear images of reddish, diffuse nebulae.
• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, ISO 100-6400; expandable to ISO 12800 (H) and high performance DIGIC 4 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and low noise based on the EOS 60D.
• Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) with approximately 1,040,000 dots delivers comfortable shooting at high or low angles and detailed focusing during Live View astrophotography.
• Newly bundled Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3 allows compatibility with the optional Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 for accurate control of long exposures and automatic shooting of repetitive shots with the interval timer.
• Compatible with Canon’s extensive family of EF and EF-S lenses and EOS accessories.

Increased IR sensitivity for astrophotography allowing crisp, clear images of reddish, diffuse nebulae.

To capture the full range of colors given off by diffuse nebulae in the sky, the EOS 60Da features a specially tailored infrared blocking filter that allows the light normally blocked by a typical DSLR’s filter to be captured by the camera’s sensor. This means that the reddish hydrogen-alpha (Hα) light (656nm) gasses unseen by a normal DSLR are captured brightly and clearly on the EOS 60Da. With its modified infrared blocking filter, the EOS 60Da captures approximately 3x the hydrogen-alpha (Hα) rays than the EOS 60D, resulting in astrophotography that is sharper, clearer and more accurate in the depiction of naturally occurring reddish hues of diffuse nebulae.

When is the Canon EOS 60Da Release Date?:

From what I understand, the Canon EOS 60Da should hit dealers some time this month.  You can already pre-order it at Adorama.  Wow, there are a lot of really cool cameras coming out this month.  Thanks for stopping by!