Astrophotography-specific versions of cameras aren’t all that uncommon for camera companies to announce. Nikon’s done it in the past with the D810a and a few others, and so has Canon with the EOS 20Da in 2005 and the EOS 60Da in 2010. Now, Canon is looking to update, with an Astrophotography version of the EOS R mirrorless camera, according to a leaked manual.
Canon Rumors reports that a source told them that the “Canon EOS Ra” has appeared on an internal roadmap for 2020. The “a” term is typically destined for Canon’s astrophotography bodies. But Canon themselves have also let the news slip, essentially confirming that it’s coming, by having an EOS Ra instruction leaflet available for download.
Although labelled “Instruction Manual” it’s very basic, and doesn’t really offer any clues about the camera other than the fact that it’s designed for shooting astrophotography. Other than that, the operation of the camera is essentially the same as the EOS R, the flyer says. There’s been no official announcement from Canon yet, so there’s obviously no word on a price or actual release date. We’ll keep you posted as we find out more. [via Canon Rumors]
