Canon EOS 20D "a" model - Japan Only

[JerseyJay]

January 14th, 2005: Canon Japan has sprung a surprise on everyone on 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 cameras which removes the InfraRed part of the spectrum. This camera would be especially 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 (this can only be done for short times and requires the mirror to be locked up).

http://www.canon-sales.co.jp/camera/eosd/20da/img/main2.jpg

More info in Japanese here..... --> http://www.canon-sales.co.jp/camera/eosd/20da/index.html

[benny]

Finally, a Digital SLR that can use the LCD screen like a compact digital camera!

What will they think of next!? Jeez..

Cheers,

[Verse914]

thats awesome. One of the main features that I miss from my old Sony's is using the LCD screen to focus. It can be a pain in the bright sun, but for the most part, its a blessing.

Two thumbs up to Canon for this.

[paradise]

LOL, I just got used to doing it through the viewfinder, it was a pain for a while. Well, it's only on that model, and as it says, it's "Limited time" and I am sure it's not very good quality viewing.

[hir0]

i prefer the viewfinder. i guess i'm an oddball.

[meriadoc]

nope.. i prefer the viewfinder also :)

[Ibn]

Used to like the LCD, but since switching to viewfinder, I prefer it more.

[JerseyJay]

Prefer the viewfinder. I can't wait for D200 "full size" viewfinder. D70's viewfinder is killing me.