AstroGear Modified Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
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Overview
Compact, lightweight Mirrorless digital camera professionally Astro-Converted for increased 4X H-alpha sensitivity and 6X Sulfur II sensitivity with a generous APS-C 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.
Features
- 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor with 3.72 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 32000 (Extended ISO: 51200)
- Built-in 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder (Nice Eyepiece Simulation!!!)
- 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 30fps/HD 1080p 120fps Video Recording
- Improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Compatible with N.I.N.A., BackyardEOS and Astrophotography Tool
- 1 Year Warranty*
Straightforward Camera Control and Focus process
The exposures timing remote control is simply doable 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 an APS-C mirrorless camera, its small body cause significantly less light obstruction in Hyperstar/RASA configurations compared to a DSLR, making it suitable for Hyperstar C8/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 R50 might not be 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.
*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 AstroGear, and NOT by Canon U.S.A.
Specifications
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Sensor Resolution:
- Actual: 25.5 Megapixel
- Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
- Image Sensor: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
- Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)
- ISO Sensitivity Range: Photo/Video 100 to 32,000 (Extended: 51,200)
- Continuous Shooting:
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
- Internal Recording Modes: H.264/H.265/MPEG-4
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
- External Recording Modes: HDMI
- 3840 x 2160
- 1920 x 1080
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- 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
- Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O: 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2 Control
- Display Type: Articulating Touchscreen LCD
- Battery Type: 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
Imaging
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Sensor Resolution:
- Actual: 25.5 Megapixel
- Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
- Image Sensor: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
- Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent): Crop Factor: 1.6x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
- Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)
- Built-In ND Filter: No
- Capture Type: Stills & Video
Exposure Control
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Shutter Speed:
- Electronic Shutter: 1/8000 Up to 30 Seconds
- Electronic Front Curtain Shutter: 1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds
- Bulb/Time Mode: Bulb Mode, Time Mode
- ISO Sensitivity Range: Photo/Video: 100 to 32,000 (Extended: 51,200)
- Metering Method: Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
- Exposure Compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- Metering Range: -2 to 20 EV
- White Balance: Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
- Continuous Shooting:
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 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)
- 4:3 JPEG
- 21.3 MP (5328 x 4000)
- 9.5 MP (3552 x 2664)
- 5.3 MP (2656 x 1992)
- 16:9 JPEG
- 20.2 MP (6000 x 3368)
- 8.9 MP (3984 x 2240)
- 5 MP (2976 x 1680)
- 1:1 JPEG
- 16 MP (4000 x 4000)
- 7.1 MP (2656 x 2656)
- 3.9 MP (1984 x 1984)
- 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/MPEG-4
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
- External Recording Modes: HDMI
- 3840 x 2160
- 1920 x 1080
- Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: Slow-Motion Only
- Recording Limit: Up to 60 Minutes
- IP Streaming: No
- Built-In Microphone Type: Stereo
Interface
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- 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
- Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O: 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: 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. 96x
- Diopter Adjustment: -3 to +1
Focus
- Focus Type: Auto and Manual Focus
- Focus Mode: Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
- Autofocus Points:
- Photo: Phase Detection: 4503
- Video: Phase Detection: 3713
- Autofocus Sensitivity: -4 to +20 EV
Flash
- Built-In Flash/Light: Yes, Flash Only
- Flash Modes: Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
- Guide Number: 19.7' / 6 m at ISO 100
- Maximum Sync Speed: 1/250 Second
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- Dedicated Flash System: eTTL
- External Flash Connection: Shoe Mount
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
- Operating Humidity: 0 to 85% (Recommended)
General
- Battery Type: 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
- Shoe Mount: 1x Hot Shoe
- Tripod Mounting Thread: 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7" / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm
- Weight:
- 13.2 oz / 375 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
- 11.6 oz / 328 g (Body Only)
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- Brand new Astro-Converted Canon EOS R50 Camera Body (Black)
- Battery Pack LP-E17
- Battery Charger LC-E17
- Camera Cover R-F-5
Notes:
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.
Overview
Compact, lightweight Mirrorless digital camera professionally Astro-Converted for increased 4X H-alpha sensitivity and 6X Sulfur II sensitivity with a generous APS-C 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.
Features
- 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor with 3.72 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 32000 (Extended ISO: 51200)
- Built-in 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder (Nice Eyepiece Simulation!!!)
- 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 30fps/HD 1080p 120fps Video Recording
- Improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- Compatible with N.I.N.A., BackyardEOS and Astrophotography Tool
- 1 Year Warranty*
Straightforward Camera Control and Focus process
The exposures timing remote control is simply doable 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 an APS-C mirrorless camera, its small body cause significantly less light obstruction in Hyperstar/RASA configurations compared to a DSLR, making it suitable for Hyperstar C8/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 R50 might not be 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.
*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 AstroGear, and NOT by Canon U.S.A.
Specifications
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Sensor Resolution:
- Actual: 25.5 Megapixel
- Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
- Image Sensor: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
- Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)
- ISO Sensitivity Range: Photo/Video 100 to 32,000 (Extended: 51,200)
- Continuous Shooting:
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
- Internal Recording Modes: H.264/H.265/MPEG-4
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
- External Recording Modes: HDMI
- 3840 x 2160
- 1920 x 1080
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- 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
- Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O: 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.2 Control
- Display Type: Articulating Touchscreen LCD
- Battery Type: 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
Imaging
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Sensor Resolution:
- Actual: 25.5 Megapixel
- Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
- Image Sensor: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS
- Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent): Crop Factor: 1.6x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
- Image Stabilization: Digital (Video Only)
- Built-In ND Filter: No
- Capture Type: Stills & Video
Exposure Control
- Shutter Type: Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Shutter Speed:
- Electronic Shutter: 1/8000 Up to 30 Seconds
- Electronic Front Curtain Shutter: 1/4000 Up to 30 Seconds
- Bulb/Time Mode: Bulb Mode, Time Mode
- ISO Sensitivity Range: Photo/Video: 100 to 32,000 (Extended: 51,200)
- Metering Method: Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot
- Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
- Exposure Compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- Metering Range: -2 to 20 EV
- White Balance: Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
- Continuous Shooting:
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
- Electronic Shutter: Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 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)
- 4:3 JPEG
- 21.3 MP (5328 x 4000)
- 9.5 MP (3552 x 2664)
- 5.3 MP (2656 x 1992)
- 16:9 JPEG
- 20.2 MP (6000 x 3368)
- 8.9 MP (3984 x 2240)
- 5 MP (2976 x 1680)
- 1:1 JPEG
- 16 MP (4000 x 4000)
- 7.1 MP (2656 x 2656)
- 3.9 MP (1984 x 1984)
- 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/MPEG-4
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
- External Recording Modes: HDMI
- 3840 x 2160
- 1920 x 1080
- Fast-/Slow-Motion Support: Slow-Motion Only
- Recording Limit: Up to 60 Minutes
- IP Streaming: No
- Built-In Microphone Type: Stereo
Interface
- Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
- 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
- Power I/O: 1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O: 1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless: 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. 96x
- Diopter Adjustment: -3 to +1
Focus
- Focus Type: Auto and Manual Focus
- Focus Mode: Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
- Autofocus Points:
- Photo: Phase Detection: 4503
- Video: Phase Detection: 3713
- Autofocus Sensitivity: -4 to +20 EV
Flash
- Built-In Flash/Light: Yes, Flash Only
- Flash Modes: Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
- Guide Number: 19.7' / 6 m at ISO 100
- Maximum Sync Speed: 1/250 Second
- Flash Compensation: -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- Dedicated Flash System: eTTL
- External Flash Connection: Shoe Mount
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
- Operating Humidity: 0 to 85% (Recommended)
General
- Battery Type: 1x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh
- Shoe Mount: 1x Hot Shoe
- Tripod Mounting Thread: 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.6 x 3.4 x 2.7" / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm
- Weight:
- 13.2 oz / 375 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
- 11.6 oz / 328 g (Body Only)
| Product Banner Type | new |
|---|---|
| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- Brand new Astro-Converted Canon EOS R50 Camera Body (Black)
- Battery Pack LP-E17
- Battery Charger LC-E17
- Camera Cover R-F-5
Notes:
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.
AstroGear Modified Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body # CANONR50