Samsung GX-1S Digital Camera
Samsung GX-1S digital camera, a six-megapixel model featuring world-renowned Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable lens DSLR was developed jointly with partner Pentax Corporation.
For outstanding image quality, the Samsung GX-1S digital camera features high-precision, 16 segment multi-pattern metering to assure accurate light measurement in addition to centre-weighted metering and spot metering for more advanced applications.
To provide accurate focusing on a variety of subjects the Samsung GX-1S digital camera incorporates a sophisticated 11-point AF sensor and a choice of AF single or AF-continuous for a wide variety of options. For further image control, users can chose from several White Balance settings and a variety of automatic shooting modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Moving Object, Macro and more.
Through this partnership, and the Samsung GX-1S digital camera introduction, we have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in the DSLR space and dramatically expand the range of options available to consumers under the Samsung Brand,
Says Ken Gerb, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Samsung Camera.
The Samsung GX-1S digital camera 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.
Developed specifically for use with the Samsung GX-1S digital camera is the Schneider D-XENON 18mm~55mm lens. World-renowned Schnieder optics has long been a defining feature of Samsung’s high-end digital still camera models, and the GX-1S is no exception. The Samsung GX-1S digital camera will be available as a body only, or bundled with the D-XENON lens as a kit. For added convenience the Samsung GX-1S digital camera can be used with many Pentax DSLR lens and KAF2 and KAF mount lenses. Pricing and availability information will be provided at a later date.
The Samsung GX-1S digital camera includes a high-speed consecutive shooting mode of up to 2.8 frames per second up to eight frames in JPEG shooting and up to five frames per second when shooting in Raw Mode, allowing the user to capture a series of the subject’s action or movement.
Designed to enable easy viewing of images in all lighting conditions, the Samsung GX-1S digital camera features a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a bright, high-magnification pentaprism viewfinder offering a 95-percent field view and .95-times magnification.
An ideal solution for picture-taking on-the-go, the Samsung GX-1S digital camera has a compact design measuring 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6-inches and weighs 17.8-ounces*
The user-friendly Samsung GX-1S digital camera takes full advantage of the large LCD monitor with a convenient and informative in-camera guidance system that provides a detailed explanation of shooting, flash modes and White Balance settings.
Four AA-size Lithium, Ni-MH or CR-V3 batteries can power the Samsung GX-1S digital camera.