Canon EOS Ra
Announced November 5, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Canon EOS Ra is a full-frame mirrorless camera specifically engineered for deep-sky astrophotography, featuring an IR filter modification that significantly boosts sensitivity to hydrogen-alpha wavelengths. While it shares the handling characteristics of the standard EOS R, it offers specialized tools like 30x live-view magnification to simplify precise focusing on distant stars.
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Pros
- Excellent low-light image quality and clean sensor performance
- Enhanced hydrogen-alpha spectral sensitivity for capturing colorful nebulosity
- Precise 30x magnification in live view for pinpoint star focusing
- Versatile, fully-articulating touchscreen interface
- Flexible lens compatibility with native RF mount and EF adapter support
Cons
- Lack of a built-in intervalometer for long-exposure sequences
- Single memory card slot configuration
- Occurrence of red halos on bright stars
- Higher price point relative to standard models
- Finicky multi-touch bar design
- Launch price $2,499 (USD)
- Sensor 30.3MP CMOS
- Stabilization In-body IS
Expert Reviews
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The Canon EOS Ra is physically identical to the regular EOS R, so we found the same combination of handling likes and dislikes. But this camera is designed for a very specialised field, and some of these quirks hardly matter here.
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The Canon EOS Ra camera is an excellent first choice for deep space astrophotography and capably performs as a second camera for astro landscape photographers.
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If you’re looking for a dedicated camera that will really give your astrophotography a step up (especially if you’re already a Canon shooter) I would absolutely recommend giving the Canon EOS Ra a try. Overall, I’ve been very happy with my EOS Ra.
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In the hands of an experienced astrophotographer familiar with stacking, the EOS Ra is a wonderful tool.
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The Canon EOS Ra is a full-frame mirrorless camera that will enrich your astro-imaging experience.
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[T]he EOS Ra is a monumental step up from Canon’s previous astrophotography inspired camera. Fans of the DSLR/Mirrorless camera experience (especially if you own existing Canon glass), will adore the EOS Ra.
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[I]f you think that you're ever going to have any interest in astrophotography and you want to buy a camera just for doing general purpose photography, I really do think it's worth it to spring the extra money for the A version of the EOSR.
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From a dark site with reasonable amount of signal, I think the Canon Ra really shines and banding shouldn’t be a big issue, at least not any more than any other modern Canon camera.
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