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2021-06-13T08:49:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Makes focusing a breeze

Bought this especially to ease focusing on stars. Exceeds expectations. Tip- ?optical? eyepiece shows stars even better than the live view screen.

JONATHAN A.

2021-04-15T08:18:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Astro photography must have

Great rig for Astro photography!

Robert L.

2021-04-15T08:17:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Astro photography must have

Great set up for astro photography !

Robert L.

2021-01-21T08:30:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Keeper

Great camera. Once the price is the same everywhere, Adorama was a slam dunk with all the free software and battery. Only downside is despite express shipping it does a day or two to get an order out the door and in the hands of a shipper. Customer service is prompt so no big issues. Images far better than expected after using my D80 for 3 years. With my 140 refractor need minimal if any post processing. Crisp images, and the selective filter gives fantastic deep sky images of nebulae. Only down side is despite being set as the default screen the fold out screen keeps toggling on and off without apparent reason. Would otherwise give it 5 stars. Camera has a nice feel, intuitive controls, shot for 6 hours with one battery. Nice addition but I think my ZWO is going to gather dust as this makes the process so much easier.

WAYNE H.

2020-12-25T13:23:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon eos ra

Great addition to our astrophotography armamentarium. Improves our image clarity on deep space photos.

Chad M.

2020-06-24T14:47:54

Rated 5 out of 5

One amazing astrophotography camera!

A fantastic purchasing experience with Adorama and one amazing astrophotography camera!

Drew E.

2020-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon EOS Ra

I have this amazing Canon camera about two weeks ago, But I took only a few images for 3 nights with clear skies since then, the quality of those few pictures overpassed my expectations.

Hercs A.

2019-12-29T09:20:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon EOS Ra

great camera & perfect size

Joseph M.

2019-12-26T09:16:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Research what you're buying!

Guoqing, are you seriously giving it a 1 star because of your mistake? Canon makes it pretty clear that this camera is not for regular use, and they advertised the 60Da and 20Da the exact same way. Just like the 60Da, this is a phenomenal camera for its intended use and may or may not be usable for regular use. For me I have found that it works well for regular day use, just like the 60Da. Haven't had the opportunity to use it for astrophotography yet, but from my 7 years experience with the 60Da, I'm assuming it will work even better. Do more research before investing in a camera. It is not Canon's fault that you made the mistake of purchasing an astrophotography camera for regular use when they specifically advertise the "a" lineup as an astrophotography camera. For me, this already feels like a good investment and upgrade from the a7s and 60Da.

Ben B.

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Canon EOS Ra Specifications

Imaging

Imaging

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  • Lens Mount

    Canon RF

  • Camera Format

    Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)

  • Pixels

    Actual: 31.7 Megapixel
    Effective: 30.3 Megapixel

  • Maximum Resolution

    6720 x 4480

  • Aspect Ratio

    1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

  • Sensor Type

    CMOS

  • Sensor Size

    36 x 24 mm

  • Image File Format

    JPEG, RAW

  • Bit Depth

    14-Bit

  • Image Stabilization

    Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only)

Exposure Control

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  • ISO Sensitivity

    Auto, 100 to 40000 (Extended: 50 to 102400)

  • Shutter Speed

    Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
    1/8000 to 30 Seconds
    Bulb Mode

  • Metering Method

    Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority

  • Exposure Compensation

    -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

  • Metering Range

    -3 to 20 EV

  • White Balance

    Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten

  • Continuous Shooting

    Up to 8 fps at 30.3 MP for up to 47 Exposures (Raw)
    Up to 8 fps at 30.3 MP for up to 100 Exposures (JPEG)
    Up to 3 fps at 30.3 MP for up to 47 Exposures (Raw)
    Up to 3 fps at 30.3 MP for up to 100 Exposures (JPEG)
    Up to 2.2 fps at 30.3 MP for up to 47 Exposures (Raw)
    Up to 2.2 fps at 30.3 MP for up to 100 Exposures (JPEG)

  • Self-Timer

    2/10-Second Delay

  • Recording Modes

    MP4/H.264
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p
    Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
    HD (1280 x 720) at 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p

  • External Recording Modes

    4:2:2 10-Bit
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)

  • Recording Limit

    Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds

  • Video Encoding

    NTSC/PAL

  • Audio Recording

    Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
    External Microphone Input

  • Audio File Format

    AAC, Linear PCM (Stereo)

  • Focus Type

    Auto and Manual Focus

  • Focus Mode

    Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)

  • Autofocus Points

    Phase Detection: 5655

  • Autofocus Sensitivity

    -6 to +18 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor

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  • Viewfinder Type

    Electronic

  • Viewfinder Size

    0.5"

  • Viewfinder Resolution

    3,690,000 Dot

  • Viewfinder Eye Point

    23 mm

  • Viewfinder Coverage

    1

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 0.71x

  • Diopter Adjustment

    -4 to +2

  • Monitor Size

    3.15"

  • Monitor Resolution

    2,100,000 Dot

  • Monitor Type

    Articulating Touchscreen LCD

  • Built-In Flash

    No

  • Flash Modes

    Flash On, Slow Sync

  • Flash Compensation

    -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

  • Dedicated Flash System

    eTTL

  • External Flash Connection

    Hot Shoe

Interface

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  • Memory Card Slot

    Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

  • Connectivity

    3.5mm Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), USB Type-C (USB 3.0)

  • Wireless

    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth

  • GPS

    No

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)

  • Operating Humidity

    0 to 85%

  • Battery

    1 x LP-E6N Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1865 mAh

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3" (135.8 x 98.3 x 84.4mm)

  • Weight

    1.45 lb (660g) (Body with Battery and Memory)

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Research what you're buying!

By Ben B.

Guoqing, are you seriously giving it a 1 star because of your mistake? Canon makes it pretty clear that this camera is not for regular use, and they advertised the 60Da and 20Da the exact same way. Just like the 60Da, this is a phenomenal camera for its intended use and may or may not be usable for regular use. For me I have found that it works well for regular day use, just like the 60Da. Haven't had the opportunity to use it for astrophotography yet, but from my 7 years experience with ...

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Canon EOS Ra

By Joseph M.

great camera & perfect size

Canon EOS Ra Mirrorless Digital Camera

Canon’s latest release, the EOS Ra, is a specialized mirrorless camera dedicated to deep sky and night sky photography. The EOS Ra features a high-resolution 30.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 8 image processor to allow for a wide sensitivity range that goes up to a native ISO 40000, and UHD 4K30 video recording. It has a modified optical Infrared-cutting cut filter in front of its CMOS imaging sensor, allowing it to have a 4x improved transmission and sensitivity to H-alpha wavelengths. This sensor is ideal for depicting nebulae and other subjects while having no unwanted infrared contamination, resulting in better color neutrality. The Canon EOS Ra also has a Dual Pixel CMOS AF system that utilizes 5655 selectable points for quick and accurate focusing while being sensitive down to EV -6, making it function perfectly under darker conditions. It also has a 30x live view magnification setting to improve focus precision when using its electronic viewfinder or rear LCD. Capture breathtaking images of stars, constellations, and other heavenly bodies conveniently with the new Canon EOS Ra Mirrorless Digital Camera.

Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera dedicated to deep sky and night sky photography

Capture the intricacies of a starry night sky with the new EOS Ra camera — Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera dedicated to deep sky and night sky photography. Building on the success of the EOS R, the EOS Ra offers 30x magnification in both the viewfinder and in Live View shooting for more accurate focus.

Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera dedicated to deep sky and night sky photography.

Modified Filter for Enhanced Night Sky Recording

Positioned in front of the CMOS imaging sensor, The EOS Ra’s infrared-cutting filter is modified to permit approximately 4x as much transmission of hydrogen alpha rays at the 656nm wavelength, vs. standard EOS R cameras. This allows for a higher transmission of deep red infrared rays emitted by nebulae, without requiring any other specialized optics or accessories.

Modified Filter for Enhanced Night Sky Recording

Compatible with EF/EF-S Lenses

The EOS Ra camera is designed to integrate smoothly into existing EOS systems. Engineered to work seamlessly with RF lenses, it maintains complete compatibility with EF and EF-S lenses by using one of three optional Mount Adapters. When using EF-S lenses, the EOS Ra even crops automatically to reflect the APS-C sized sensor the lenses are designed for.

Compatible with EF/EF-S Lenses

54mm Large Diameter and Short Back Focus

The RF mount on the EOS Ra camera has a large, 54mm internal diameter that enables impressive handling and provides increased flexibility for lens design. And thanks to the camera’s mirrorless design, the lens’s rear element can be much closer to the image plane. This reduced back focus distance, combined with the RF mount’s 54mm diameter, helps facilitate lenses of stellar optical quality and stunning performance while enabling innovative compact camera and lens designs.

54mm Large Diameter and Short Back Focus

20mm Flange Focal Distance with Robustness for Professional Use

All RF lenses feature a 20mm flange focal distance, which is the distance from the lens mount to the surface of the image sensor. This flange focal distance balances the benefits of short back focus with the engineering requirements necessary for mount stability. Accordingly, the RF mount’s flange focal distance ensures excellent optical performance while maintaining the mount rigidity and camera durability necessary for real-world operation.

20mm Flange Focal Distance with Robustness for Professional Use

12 Pins for Quickly Communicating Large Amounts of Information


With a robust 12 pin connection between the camera and the lens, the EOS Ra camera and RF lenses are able to communicate at a higher speed, transmitting a larger amount of data and information for incredibly fast AF, plus enhanced image stabilization and optimization.

12 Pins for Quickly Communicating Large Amounts of Information

30.3 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor

The EOS Ra is Canon’s first astro-dedicated mirrorless camera that features a Canon-developed and produced 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor with approx. 30.3 effective megapixels. It employs the DIGIC 8 Image Processor to enhance the speed of operations across the board. This means fast, efficient performance and phenomenal image quality for big prints, impressive 4K video and more.

30.3 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor

Touch and Drag AF

Touch and Drag AF makes it fast and easy to select a focus point without taking your eye away from the viewfinder. Using the Touchscreen LCD, it’s as simple as pointing to the desired area of focus. The chosen AF point is then displayed in the camera’s EVF for quick confirmation.

Touch and Drag AF

0.5-type OLED EVF with Approx. 3.69 Million Dots

The EOS Ra camera features a high-precision 0.5-inch OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) EVF with approx. 3.69 million dots and a 23mm eyepoint. Displaying a bright image and extensive shooting information that rotates with the camera, the viewfinder excels in bright conditions where viewing the camera’s LCD may prove difficult.

0.5-type OLED EVF with Approx. 3.69 Million Dots

Dot-matrix LCD Panel

An LCD panel on the top of the camera features a dot-matrix display that shows information on the camera’s status, recording mode and more. It gives real-time setting information both when the camera is in use or on standby, and can be inverted from black to white to suit viewing preferences or the ambient light source. For convenience, the LCD remains on even when the camera is powered down.

Dot-matrix LCD Panel

Lightweight and Compact

With a compact, lightweight and comfortable design, the EOS Ra camera reflects Canon’s decades of experience designing and manufacturing cameras. With an intelligent layout of buttons, dials and screens, the EOS Ra is intuitive for new users and feels familiar to EOS users, offering the advanced features and nimble operation EOS users demand.

Lightweight and Compact

Deep Grip with Convenient Shutter Button Position


Although relatively compact in size, the EOS Ra camera features a large, ergonomic grip that makes the camera easy and comfortable to hold, even for long stretches of time. The EOS R’s shutter button is even positioned atop the camera grip in a way that’s easy to access and will feel familiar to any EOS user.

Deep Grip with Convenient Shutter Button Position

Magnesium Body

Comfortable and solid in the hand, the EOS Ra camera features a rigid yet lightweight magnesium alloy chassis that enhances body durability while shielding the camera from electromagnetic radiation and heat. It also has a tempered front panel for internal rigidity.

Magnesium Body


The EOS Ra camera has a robust, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter that’s rated to approx. 200,000 cycles for consistent and reliable use. It shoots as fast as 1/8000 sec. at up to 8 fps, and up to 5 fps with Servo AV.

The EOS Ra camera has a robust, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter that’s rated to approx. 200,000 cycles for consistent and reliable use. It shoots as fast as 1/8000 sec. at up to 8 fps, and up to 5 fps with Servo AV.

Dust- & Water-resistant Sealing

The EOS Ra camera is designed for use in a variety of weather conditions. Sealing materials are used in critical areas like the buttons, terminal covers, the battery compartment and the card slot cover. Precise design and construction help to minimize accidental penetration of dust and moisture in the rest of the camera body. Combined with an RF lens, or any other weather-sealed EF/EF-S lens, the EOS Ra proves to be a reliable partner in virtually any climate.

Dust- & Water-resistant Sealing

Shutter Closes if Powered Off without Lens

The EOS Ra camera has a mechanism to close the shutter when the camera is powered down. A mechanical shutter sound is audible when the camera is turned on or off. To protect the shutter curtain, focus is moved to infinity for RF and EF lenses and the minimum aperture is set for RF lenses when the camera is turned off.

Shutter Closes if Powered Off without Lens

What's in the box:

  • EOS Ra Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
  • Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V/1865mAh) (LP-E6N) -After Market Chrger for LP-E6 Battery Pack (LC-E6)
  • Neck Strap (ER-100B)
  • Cable Protector
  • Camera Cover (R-F-5)
  • (Memory Card Not Included)
  • (Lens Not Included)
  • Body Cap