New EOS-20Da (enables live focusing on the LCD monitor)

Canon EOS-20Da, Japan Only

Canon Japan has this morning sprung a surprise on everyone with the announcement (in Japan only so far) of the EOS-20Da. This specialized version of the EOS-20D appears to be identical except for the removal of the 'hot mirror', the filter in most digital camera's which removes the InfraRed part of the spectrum. This camera would be especialy suited to astrophotography as well as InfraRed photography, in use as a 'normal camera' it would probably require an external IR cut filter on the lens. In addition the camera has a partially transmissive mirror which enables live focusing on the LCD monitor. (07:10 GMT)

http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/20da/index.html

/peter

Price is also unannounced and production takes 3 mths.

Eric, surely this one is for you. Does IR and not available in the USA! Ultimate gadget for the camera connoisseur!

Alex

There's a good article on it at imaging-resource:

http://imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1108413776.html

With or without the IR filter, the live preview does not look useful for general photography or underwater work. Too bad.