Astro-Mirrorless Canon EOS R8 Digital Camera Body

  • $1,879.00
    Unit price per 


Delivery: Astro-DSLR and Astro-Mirrorless Modified Cameras are acquired, modified and sold on-demand and have an estimated order fulfillment time of 10 business days (about 2 weeks) before shipping. All modified DSLR or Mirrorless digital cameras sales are final. No returns. 1 year warranty (warranty coverage details on product description).


Features



  • 24.2MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor with 6.00 µm Square pixel size
  • Up to 4X Hydrogen Alpha transmission increase at 656nm wavelength
  • Up to 6X Sulfur II transmission increase at 671.7nm and 673nm wavelengths
  • Stock UV/IR blocking filter removed and Low Pass Filter preserved with 425-675nm transmission range and self-cleaning function**
  • ISO Range: 100 to 51200 (Extended ISO: 102400)
  • Built-in 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder (Cool Eyepiece Virtualization!!!)
  • 3.0" 1.62m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
  • Built-in WIFI (Great for Electronically-Assisted Astronomy with Phones and Tablets)
  • DIGIC X Image Processor
  • UHD 4K 60fps/HD 1080p 180fps Video Recording
  • Improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
  • Movie Digital IS
  • Compatible with N.I.N.A., BackyardEOS and Astrophotography Tool
  • 1 Year Warranty*



Overview


Compact, Mid-level lightweight Mirrorless digital camera professionally Astro-Converted for increased 4X H-alpha sensitivity and 6X Sulfur II sensitivity with a Big Full Frame sensor for about half the price of a Color Cooled Camera with the same sensor size. The stock UV/IR blocking sensor filter is removed and the Low Pass Anti-Aliasing filter is preserved with Enhanced Spectrum bandpass (Visible + H-alpha + Sulfur II). User and budget friendly for aspiring astrophotographers expecting an easy way to capture images of deep reddish nebulae structures. The EOS R8 along with the EOS RP are the lightest and most compact full-frame EOS cameras to date.

Condition: brand new condition camera body.


 Straightforward Camera Control and Focus process


The exposures timing remote control is simply doable with a remote shutter release device or with Canon EOS Utility Free Software or Astrophotography data capture software like N.I.N.A., Backyard EOS or Astrophotography tool. Subject framing and perfect focus procedure can also be done easily with or without focus masks over Live View digital zoom using the camera’s Vari-angle LCD touchscreen, and also with Canon EOS Utility Free Software or with the mentioned 3rd party software when the camera is connected to a computer.

  

Shorter body flange back focus 


 


The RF Lens Mount features a large 54mm diameter and a short 20mm flange back focus distance to the sensor surface. Compared to a DSLR, the shorter flange back focus distance to sensor allows to fit accessories like filter sliders, Off-Axis Guiders or Camera Angle Adjusters within the typical 55mm imaging correctors’ back focus.

 

 

 Great for imaging with Hyperstar/Celestron RASA Astrographs

  

Being a mirrorless camera, its smaller body cause significantly less light obstruction in Hyperstar/RASA configurations compared to a Full Frame DSLR, making it a better choice for Hyperstar C9.25/C11/C14 SCT and RASA 11/36 imaging setups. Additionally, when imaging at f/3 or faster focal ratios, the focal point and sensor even illumination is critical, and compared to a DSLR there is no mirror chamber and no shadow projected from the mirror on the sensor surface. With such Ultra-Fast optics, exposures of 30 to 60 seconds single frames are enough and thermal noise is not an issue.


Celestron RASA 8 Owners: Due to the protruding hand grip on the camera body, the Canon EOS R8 is not compatible with Celestron RASA 8 Astrograph. 


 Best EAA Experience

 

Wifi-Capable feature will facilitate EAA (Electronically-Assisted Astronomy or Video-Astronomy) sessions with smartphones or tablets through the Free Canon Camera Connect App taking single frames shots. Broadcast to the entire 3rd Planet with your smartphone or tablet screen recordings/sharing through Zoom Cloud Meetings App or posting in social media platforms. With desktop or laptop computers, total intervalometer control is possible with the Wifi connection and Canon EOS Utility Free Software in Bulb mode for a completely wireless setup experience (No power/data cables).

 

Suitable for casual photography



This Astro-Converted camera can still be used for casual daylight photography setting the custom white balance with an 18% gray card shot or with Adobe Camera Raw white balance presets and an original white balance filter is not mandatory. For accurate color balance on portrait pictures or product pictures, the stock version or a OWB filter must be used.  

 

**Out of focus NIR: With the Enhanced Spectrum modified camera, depending on the lens, telescope or optical corrector used, some imagers might experience a little bit bloated stars due to the near infrared light slightly out of focus when a refractive optical system does not have at least one ED (Extra-Low Dispersion glass) element. This chromatic aberration could be mitigated with post processing correction using computer software.


Why buy this magnificent Astro-Mirrorless Camera?

  • Professionally converted on a Neat Work Room with ESD Safe Tools
  • Sensor Recalibrated with Original Orthogonality for perfect focus with lenses
  • 1 Year Warranty*


* Warranty coverage includes manufacturing and conversion defects. Any kind of physical damage, water damage, abuse or misuse of the Astro-converted camera will void the warranty. Since the camera has been disassembled for the modification, this warranty coverage is provided by the Seller (AstroGear), and NOT by Canon U.S.A.


California Residents: Please check Proposition 65 Warning Website about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/


Lens Mount Canon RF
Sensor Resolution Actual: 25.6 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only)
ISO Sensitivity Range Photo/Video
100 to 102,400 (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
Continuous Shooting Electronic Shutter
Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw)
Internal Recording Modes H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [340 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/150/180 fps [270 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes HDMI
1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O 1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O 1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2 Control
Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Approx. 150 Shots)
Imaging
Lens Mount Canon RF
Sensor Resolution Actual: 25.6 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.6x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization Digital, 5-Axis (Video Only)
Built-In ND Filter No
Capture Type Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter 
Shutter Speed Electronic Shutter
1/8000 Up to 30 Second
1/16000 Up to 30 Seconds in Manual Mode
1/16000 Up to 30 Seconds in Shutter Priority Mode
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity Range Photo/Video
100 to 102,400 (Extended: 50 to 204,800)
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
Precise Scan Rate Control Yes
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range -3 to 20 EV
White Balance 2500 to 10,000K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten
Continuous Shooting Electronic Shutter
Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw)
Interval Recording Yes
Self-Timer 2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes 3:2 Raw
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
3:2 JPEG
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
10.6 MP (3984 x 2656)
5.9 MP (2976 x 1984)
3.8 MP (2400 x 1600)
1:1 JPEG
16 MP (4000 x 4000)
7.1 MP (2656 x 2656)
3.9 MP (1984 x 1984)
2.6 MP (1600 x 1600)
4:3 JPEG
21.3 MP (5328 x 4000)
9.5 MP (3552 x 2664)
5.3 MP (2656 x 1992)
3.4 MP (2112 x 1600)
16:9 JPEG
20.2 MP (6000 x 3368)
8.9 MP (3984 x 2240)
5 MP (2976 x 1680)
3.2 MP (2400 x 1344)
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, Raw
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [340 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/150/180 fps [270 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes HDMI
1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support Yes
Gamma Curve Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
Recording Limit Up to 120 Minutes in 4K
Up to 120 Minutes in 1080p HFR
Broadcast Output NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming No
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Audio Recording AAC Audio
LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O 1x Micro-HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Audio I/O 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O 1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2 Control
Mobile App Compatible Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Canon Camera Connect
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Size 3"
Resolution 1,620,000 Dot
Display Type Articulating Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Size 0.39"
Resolution 2,360,000 Dot
Eye Point 22 mm
Coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 70x
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +1
Focus
Focus Type Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points Photo
Phase Detection: 4897
Video
Phase Detection: 4067
Autofocus Sensitivity -6.5 to +21 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light No
Flash Modes Auto
Maximum Sync Speed 1/200 Second
Flash Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System eTTL
External Flash Connection Shoe Mount
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity 0 to 85%
General
Battery Type 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Approx. 150 Shots)
Shoe Mount 1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76" / 132.59 x 86.11 x 70.1 mm
Weight 1.0 lb / 461 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
0.9 lb / 414 g (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight 2.155 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1"






  • Brand new Astro-Converted Canon EOS R8 Body
  • Battery Pack LP-E17
  • Battery Charger LC-E17
  • Camera Cover R-F-5


To attach the Camera to a Telescope, a T-Ring adapter not included is necessary.

To control the camera with computer software a Type-C to Male USB Cable not included is necessary. 

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