Nikon D810A Captures the Heavens in a New Light
Nikon will release a special version of its D810 DSLR, the D810A, that has been modified for astro-photography applications.
The D810A incorporates a modified infrared cut filter that lets the camera capture the red hydrogen alpha gas emissions from stars and nebulae. According to Nikon, the camera is four times as sensitive to light on the 656 nanometer wavelength, enabling it to capture celestial details that would otherwise be missed by conventional digital cameras.
The D810A will also feature a new long exposure manual mode that will deliver exposures as long as 15 minutes. For exposures longer than 30 seconds in …read more
Via: PDN Pulse
