Canon surprises with the new 60Da DSLR for astrophotography

Canon managed to keep this a secret. This has been quietly announced on the Canon press release feed: the brand new EOS 60Da DSLR for astrophotography! Details at the Canon press release (see also Canon Europe and CPN Europe). The press release price is $1500. The camera is available for pre-order for $1500 at B&H Photo and Adorama with detailed features and specifications.

The 60Da is the ninth new interchangeable lens camera announced in 2012. For reference, see the Cameras of 2012, the 20 most recent DSLR/iLCs, and the Age Charts.