Samsung camera enters DSLR market, developed with Pentax
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Samsung Opto-Electronics America Inc., Secaucus, N.J., USA, has entered the DSLR market with the Samsung GX-1S, a 6-megapixel model featuring Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable lens DSLR was developed jointly with Pentax Corp.
"The GX-1S includes features that the consumer has demanded in the competitive digital camera market including a large, 2.5-inch LCD and the ability to interchangeably use Schneider and Pentax lenses for superb image clarity," says Ken Gerb, senior vice president, sales and marketing.
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The GX-1S features 16-segment multi-pattern metering to assure accurate light measurement in addition to center-weighted metering and spot metering for more advanced applications. The GX-1S incorporates an 11-point AF sensor and a choice of AF-single or AF-continuous for a wide variety of options. Users can chose from several White Balance settings and a variety of automatic shooting modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Moving Object, Macro, and more.
Developed specifically for use with the Samsung GX-1S is the Schneider D-XENON 18mm-55mm lens. The GX-1S will be available as a body only, or bundled with the D-XENON lens as a kit. The GX-1S can also be used with many Pentax DSLR lenses and KAF2 and KAF mount lenses. Pricing and availability information will be provided at a later date. The Samsung GX-1S has a compact design measuring 4.9-by-3.6-by-2.6-inches and weighs 17.8-ounces. The Samsung GX-1S can be powered by four AA-size Lithium, Ni-MH or CR-V3 batteries.
