Canon EOS 20Da

Canon has announced to the rest of the world that its specialized EOS 20Da, which was at first introduced as a Japan-only model, will now be available. The EOS 20Da is identical to the EOS 20D except for a modification to the low-pass filter, which now filters less infrared (IR). This camera is best suited to astrophotography as well as infrared photography. It would be possible to use it as a normal camera but would require an external IR cut filter.

Additionally, the camera has a partially transmissive mirror, which enables live focusing on the LCD monitor (this can only be done for short times and requires the mirror to be locked up). Pricing has not yet been announced.

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