Canon EOS 60Da User manual

EOS 60DaDIGITAL SLR CAMERA
Key Features
A DSLR optimized for astrophotography, Canon’s
EOS 60Da, the successor to the wildly popular EOS
20Da, is designed for astronomers, photographers
and hobbyists who want to capture the beauty
of the night sky. Engineered to ensure accurate
depictions of the reddish hues when photographing
diffuse nebulae and other cosmic phenomena with
increased sensitivity at the hydrogen-alpha (Ha)
wavelength (656nm), the camera also features the
same advances 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. A newly bundled Remote
Controller Adapter RA-E3 allows compatibility with
the optional Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3.
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
A Star Performer
• Astronomers
• Astrophotography
• Education
Recommended For:
• Increased spectral sensitivity for astrophotography,
IR cut filter is modified to achieve three times the
hydrogen-alpha (Ha) sensitivity of 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
-4 Image Processor for exceptional image
quality and low noise.
• 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.
The EOS 60Da features a modified IR filter and a low-noise
sensor with heightened hydrogen-alpha sensitivity.
• Compatible with Canon’s extensive family of EF
and EF-S lenses and select EOS accessories.
The EOS 60Da DSLR is not suitable for normal shooting; proper color balance may not be obtained.

PRODUCT NAME: EOS 60Da ITEM CODE: 6596B002 UPC CODE: 013803151701
EOS 60Da DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
SPECIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera with built-in flash A-SWD5ZWB600
RECORDING MEDIA SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
IMAGE FORMAT Approx. 0.88 x 0.59 in. / 22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
COMPATIBLE LENSES Canon EF and EF-S Lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the
lens focal length)
LENS MOUNT Canon EF mount
IMAGE SENSOR
TYPE High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
PIXELS Effective: Approx. 18.0 Megapixels: 5200 (H) x 3462 (V) pixels
TOTAL PIXELS Approx. 19.0 Megapixels: 5432 (H) x 3492 (V) pixels
ASPECT RATIO 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
COLOR FILTER SYSTEM RGB primary color filters
INFRARED-BLOCKING
FILTER
Modified to achieve a hydrogen-alpha(Ha) light (656nm) transparency
approximately three times higher than the EOS 60D
EOS INTEGRATED
CLEANING SYSTEM
1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
· Removes dust adhering to low-pass filter.
· Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking about 2 sec.) when power is
turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking about 6 sec.).
· Low-pass filter has a fluorine coating.
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
· The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a
test shot and appended to subsequent images.
· The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided
software to automatically erase the dust spots.
(3) Manual cleaning
RECORDING SYSTEM
RECORDING FORMAT Design Rule for Camera File System 2.0 and EXIF 2.3
IMAGE FORMAT
Still Image: JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon Original), M-RAW, S-RAW, RAW+JPEG,
M-RAW+JPEG, S-RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM)
PICTURE STYLE Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
WHITE BALANCE
SETTINGS Auto (AWB), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash*,
Custom (Custom WB), Color Temperature
AUTO WHITE BALANCE Auto white balance with the image sensor
COLOR TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels
Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
AUTOFOCUS
TYPE TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF POINTS All nine AF points are cross-type (center AF point with dual cross sensor for f/2.8)
AF WORKING RANGE EV -0.5 to 18 (at 73°F/23°C and ISO 100)
FOCUSING MODES
(1) Autofocus · One-Shot AF · Predictive AI Servo AF · AI Focus AF
(Switches between One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF automatically)
(2) Manual focus (MF)
SELECTED AF POINT
DISPLAY Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel
EXPOSURE CONTROL METERING MODES
Max. aperture TTL metering with 63-zone SPC with the following selectable
modes:
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (center, approx. 6.5% of viewfinder)
(3) Spot metering (center, approx. 2.8% of viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
METERING RANGE EV 0 to 20 (at 73°F / 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)
SHUTTER
TYPE Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds
electronically-controlled
SHUTTER SPEEDS 1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb
BUILT IN FLASH
TYPE Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
FLASH METERING
SYSTEM E-TTL II autoflash
EXTERNAL SPEEDLITE
EOS DEDICATED
SPEEDLITE E-TTL II autoflash with all EX Series Speedlites
FLASH EXPOSURE
COMPENSATION ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
VIDEO SHOOTING FILE FORMAT MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Variable (averaged) bit rate
FILE SIZE Recording Sizes: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1280 x 720 and 640 x 480
DIRECT PRINTING COMPATIBLE PRINTERS PictBridge-compatible printers
PRINTABLE IMAGES RAW and JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
LCD MONITOR
TYPE TFT color, Vari-angle LCD monitor (3:2)
MONITOR SIZE 3.0-inches
PIXELS Approx. 1.04 million dots
POWER SOURCE
BATTERY One Battery Pack LP-E6, AC power can be supplied with the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6
DATE/TIME BATTERY Built-in secondary battery
START-UP TIME Approx. 0.1 sec
DIMENSIONS AND
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS (W XH XD) Approx. 5.69 x 4.17 x 3.09 in. (144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm)
WEIGHT Approx. 755g (CIPA) (26.6 oz.), Approx. 675g (body only) (23.8 oz.)
* Automatically adjusted by the built-in flash and EX-series Speedlite with color temperature communication feature.
Set to approx. 6000K if the flash unit does not have the color temperature communication feature.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESBUNDLED ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
REMOTE CONTROL ADAPTER RA-E3
Canon’s Remote Control
Adapter RA-E3, which
comes packaged with the
EOS 60Da, provides the
ability to connect a Canon
Timer Remote Control
such as the TC-80N3 (as
shown to the right).
For more info:
Call 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
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TIMER REMOTE CONTROLLER TC-80N3
The optional TC-80N3 Timer Remote Control
is ideal for controlling time exposures longer
than 30 seconds as well as capturing a
series of consecutive time exposures that
can be composited during post-processing
for improved image quality. This is especially
useful when the camera body is connected to a
telescope (third-party accessories required) or
an EF super telephoto lens.
AC ADAPTER KIT ACK-E6
Canon’s AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, which
comes packaged with the EOS 60Da,
allows the camera to be powered through
an AC wall outlet or a battery-powered
inverter, ideal for long exposure image or
video capture at home or in the field.
BATTERY GRIP BG-E9
The BG-E9 is an important option that can
greatly increase shooting time
Canon’s Battery Grips are an essential option for
professional photographers who travel with their
camera, shoot portraits, sports or work in-studio.
Battery Grips provide an optional power pack for EOS Cameras and allow
users to load one or two LP-E6 battery packs. With two packs or six AA
batteries, the already impressive battery life offers increased shooting
time. This is especially useful when taking advantage of the camera’s
Movie mode or Live View mode - operating modes that use more power.
Canon Battery Grips like the BG-E9 are also designed with a multi-
controller, while all Battery Grips provide full vertical shooting controls
that can be turned on or off independently, as the photographer needs to
enhance camera handling, especially for shooting vertical pictures.