Samsung Digimax GX-20, 15.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with D-Xenon 18-55mm Zoom Lens, 2.7" LCD Screen

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Samsung Digimax GX-20, 15.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with D-Xenon 18-55mm Zoom Lens, 2.7" LCD Screen Specifications

  • Image Sensor Type

    23.4x15.5mm, CMOS

  • Effective Pixels

    Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixel

  • Total Pixels

    Approx. 15.1 Mega-pixel

  • Lens Mount

    Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount

  • Usable Lens Schneider

    D-XENON, D-XENOGON, SAMSUNG lens
    PENTAX DSLR lenses are available
    KAF2, KAF, KA mount lenses

  • Type

    Pentaprism, Natural-Bright-Matte II Focusing Screen

  • Field of View

    95%

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 0.95X (50mm f/1.4 lens)

  • Diopter Adjustment

    -2.5 ~ + 1.5m-1

  • LCD Monitor

    Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD Monitor, 2.7"
    (Approx. 230K pixels), Brightness & Color control, Wide angle view

  • Preview Type

    Live View, Optical Preview, Digital Preview

  • Focusing Type

    TTL phase-matching 11-point AF

  • Focusing Modes

    AF Single, Continuous AF, Manual focus

  • Focusing Type 2

    Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto:1/4000sec. ~ 30sec. (No step)
    Manual:1/4000sec. ~ 30sec. (1/3EV or 1/2EV step)
    Bulb

  • Metering System

    TTL open-aperture 16-segment
    Metering: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
    Metering range: EV0 ~ 21 (ISO100 50mm F1.4)

  • Modes

    Auto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Sensitivity Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync, Wireless Mode

  • Compensation

    +/-3 EV (1/2EV step) , +/-2EV (1/3EV step)

  • AE Lock

    AEL

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1/3EV or 1/2EV step)
    6400 (Expanded)
    Bulb: Max. 1600

  • Exposure Control Type

    Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash

  • Exposure Control Modes

    Auto, Fill-in, Auto & Red eye, Fill-in & Red eye, Front curtain synchro, Front curtain synchro & Red eye, Rear curtain synchro

  • Guide Number

    13 (at ISO 100)

  • Flash Angle of View Coverage

    28mm wide-angle (Equivalent to 35mm)

  • Sync. Speed

    1/180sec., Red-eye reduction (Control Range: -2 ~ +1 EV)

  • Recharging Time

    Approx. 3.6 sec.

  • External Flash

    SEF-36PZF, SEF-54PZF (optional)

  • Synchro

    Hot Shoe, X Synchro socket (Sync. Speed: 1/180sec.)
    High Speed Synchro, Wireless Synchro (External Flash)

  • White Balance Modes

    Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color Temperature (1, 2, 3)

  • White Balance Modes 2

    Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync., User mode

  • Live View

    Field of View: Approx. 97%
    Magnification(4X, 8X), Grid display, AF Frame

  • Shooting Drive Modes

    Single, Continuous (Hi, Standard), Self-timer (12sec., 2sec.), Remote Control, Auto Bracket, Expand Bracket, Multi Exposure

  • Shooting Picture Wizard

    Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Custom 1, Custom 2, Parameter: +/-4 (9-step)

  • JPEG Shooting Continuous

    JPEG: 3fps (Hi Continuous: up to 38 shots), 2.3fps (Standard Continuous: depends on memory capacity)

  • RAW Shooting Continuous

    RAW: 3fps (Hi Continuous: up to 16 shots), 2.3fps (Standard Continuous: up to 16 shots)

  • Shake Reduction Type

    Image Sensor Shift

  • Effective Range

    Max. 4EV (depends on lens and shooting conditions)

  • Dust Reduction

    Yes

  • Self-timer

    2sec., 12sec., Remote control, Remote control 3sec. Remote control Continuous (Compatible with Pentax Remote Control, Optional)

  • Media

    SD (up to 4GB guaranteed), MMC (up to 2GB guaranteed), SDHC (up to 8GB guaranteed)

  • File Format

    RAW (DNG), JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0

  • Image Size

    14.6M (4672x3104), 10M: 3872x2592, 6M: 3008x2000, 2M: 1824x1216 (JPEG), 14.6M: 4672x3104 (RAW)

  • Storage Capacity (512MB)

    14.6M: RAW 21
    14.6M: Super Fine (1)35, Super Fine(2)61, Fine 109, Normal 213
    10M: Super Fine (1)52, Super Fine (2)87, Fine 153, Normal 319
    6M: Super Fine (1)91, Super Fine (2)147, Fine 254, Normal 474
    2M: Super Fine (1)239, Super Fine (2)381, Fine 639, Normal 1060

  • Image Play Type

    Single image, Thumbnail, Rotate, Slide Show (4-type Transition Effect), Histogram, Magnification (up to 32X)

  • Editing

    Rotate, Digital Filter, Picture Wizard

  • Digital Filter

    B&W (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Color Selection (18 types), Color (6 types), Soft (3 steps), Illustration, HDR (3 steps), Slim (+/-8 steps), Brightness (+/-8 steps)

  • Digital Output Interface

    Digital Output: USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)

  • Video Output Interface

    Video Output: NTSC, PAL (user selectable)

  • DC Power Input Connector

    DC 8.3V, 2A (100 ~ 240V)

  • Interface

    External Release Socket

  • External Flash

    X Synchro Socket

  • Dedicated battery

    Lithium ion battery: SLB-1674, Charger: SBC-L6

  • Battery life

    Approx. 500 min./1,000 shots (without flash on), Approx. 430 min./860 shots (with flash 50% on), Approx. 400 min./800shots (with flash 100% on)

  • Operating Temperature

    0 ~ 40 °C

  • Operating Humidity

    5 ~ 85%

  • Software Camera Driver

    Storage Driver (Windows 2000/ME/XP/VISTA, Mac OS 10.2 or later)

  • Software Application

    Samsung Master, Samsung RAW Converter 2.0, Adobe Reader

  • Compatibility For Windows

    PC with processor better than Pentium III 450MHz (Pentium 800MHz recommended), Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista, Minimum 256MB RAM (512MB recommended), 250MB of available hard disk space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor (24-bit color display recommended)
    Samsung Raw Converter 2.0 Pentium 4 or later is recommended, Windows XP service pack 2/Vista 32bit (64-bit OS is unsupported), Minimum 1GB RAM, 1024x768 pixels, 24-bit color display compatible monitor

  • Compatibility For Macintosh

    Power Mac G4 or later, Mac OS 10.2 or later, Minimum 256MB RAM, 250MB of available hard-disk space, USB port, CD-ROM drive

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    142 x 101 x 71.5mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)

  • Weight

    727g (Body only) , 806g (Memory card & Battery included)

  • Warranty

    Samsung warranty

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About Samsung Digimax GX-20, 15.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with D-Xenon 18-55mm Zoom Lens, 2.7" LCD Screen

The Samsung GX-20 SLR Digital Camera combines comprehensive functions, stunning design and ease of use in a durable camera body. With a 14.6 megapixel image sensor, the GX-20 produces sharp images with rich colors and greater dynamic range. The camera can capture both JPEG & RAW File formats and it is equipped with a one-touch RAW button that makes it easy to capture a RAW image of that special scene, even if the camera is set to capture in the JPEG format.

Additionally, RAW files can be directly converted to the more universal JPEG format right in the camera via the built-in converter. The GX-20 is also fast - providing continuous shooting at 3 fps so users will always get that great action shot. The Samsung GX-20 is compatible with Samsung's own lenses and is also compatible with all Pentax lenses (the camera uses the Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount). Furthermore, with its powerful built-in Optical Picture Stabilization (OPS) technology, the GX-20 prevents blurred pictures by shifting the CCD to counter any movement of the camera's body and ensures sharper images - even in low light with slower shutter speeds.

And since the system is built into the body - you'll get the benefits of the OPS system with any compatible lens - there is no need to purchase special anti-shake lenses. The GX-20 has a wide view 2.7" TFT Color LCD Display that provides a Live View feature which provides for easier shooting from odd angles that would be difficult to shoot from, using the optical viewfinder.

The camera body is also water & dust-resistant so that you can shoot under most conditions and the advanced Dual Dust Removal System built into the GX-20 removes problematic particles from the sensor, resulting in perfect, blemish-free pictures with minimum effort on the part of the photographer.

Samsung Digimax GX-20, 15.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with D-Xenon 18-55mm Zoom Lens, 2.7" LCD Screen Features

  • With the GX-20, experience a more beautiful world: With a 14.6 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS image sensor, you'll see an entirely new world. Excellent out-focusing allows you to capture an amazingly vivid image and superior definition means you'll always get the ultimate brightness
  • Samsung's unmatched image sensor - the smallest pixels, the greatest resolution
  • More vivid resolution, more exquisite details: With 14.6 Megapixels in an APS-C size (23.4x15.5mm), the GX-20 offers the greatest resolution in its class. Further, its sturdy 5.0?-size pixels - the smallest in their class - ensure the most vibrant image around
  • OIS Image Sensor for Perfect Stabilization - Built in Optical Anti-Shake Function: Even when you shake, the GX-20 doesn't. You can't turn back time to capture a moment that's passed and time doesn't wait for you, but GX-20 takes beautiful pictures at every moment
  • OIS (Optical Image Stabilization): The GX-20's built-in OIS gives you clear, steady pictures in low light situations in which the shutter speed is slow, or even if you're using a lens with no anti-shake function
  • A Safe Optical Mechanism with Fast Response Time: The GX-20's OIS prevents shake by means of a center plate positioning that moves in the opposite direction of shaking. This feature ensures detailed, vivid pictures even in conditions of less-than-desirable illumination
  • The Dual Dust Removal Function ensures a cleaner and clearer image: With a special coating and a vibration mechanism, the GX-20's image sensor stays free of even the finest dust to deliver the cleanest and most vivid picture imaginable
  • Anti-Dust Coating: One tiny speck of dust on the image sensor can become a major flaw in your pictures. The GX-20's image sensor features a special coating that resists dust and protects picture quality
  • Dust Removal Function: When the GX-20 is turned on, the image sensor vibrates to remove any dust that might be present. This effectively shakes off even the finest dust that may have rested on the sensor, resulting in flawless, clean pictures
  • A registrant to water & dust function - lets you freely take pictures on dusty or rainy days: With a build that is resistant to the intrusion of dust and moisture, the GX-20 can be safely used in rainy, dusty, or sandy conditions
  • Specially built to prevent the intrusion of water or dust: Including the shutter button and dial, the GX-20 features 72 locations that are perfectly sealed with silicone to shield the camera's insides from water, dust, sand and other potentially harmful intruders
  • An LCD display that captures a living, moving world: No more need to squint into a viewfinder to see your subject. With GX-20's bigger 2.7" LCD Live View display, you can see scenes of dynamic beauty, such as dolphins jumping out of the ocean against the horizon
  • LCD Live View allows you to feel the living world you're shooting: With GX-20's LCD Live View feature, you can see things that are high, low, or far away without having to resort to the viewfinder
  • Treasure your best memory with GX-20's diverse functions: Your preciously happy today will be your beautiful tomorrow. GX-20 is now presenting more diverse functions to preserve your beautiful memories clearly and gorgeously
  • Crystal clear view from the pentaprism viewfinder: In SLR digital camera, images that go through the lens are reflected to the viewfinder. The vividness and visibility ratio of what you see are determined by how to use the reflective device
  • Fast imaging process,excellent color representation: GX-20 utilizes a cutting-edge semiconductor processor and Samsung high-speed DDR2 memory to realize fast, high-quality imaging. The DSP enables more natural definition, a wide range of gradation & continuous shooting
  • Precise white-balance adjustment enables more natural expression: While most existing white-balancing functions use only standard values according to the situation, the GX-20 provides delicate, 100K step colour temperature adjustments which give a more accurate white-balance control
  • Precise Auto Focus with 11 focus points: The GX-20 measures 11 focus points to include subjects at different distances. Specifically, 9 central focus points adjust the focus accurately from any direction - vertically and horizontally
  • Large 2.7" LCD monitor: Viewfinders are the method of choice for DSLR cameras. As such, LCD displays have rarely been used, or have only been of small size (1.8 to 2.0 inches)
  • 'My Settings' function makes operations easier and more convenient: The 'My Settings' mode on the GX-20 lets you pre-select the modes you prefer to use most often. Modes such as Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Auto, Program, Manual and others
  • Multi-Exposure Shooting (2-9 frames): The GX-20 provides a multi-exposure shooting function that shows 2 - 9 photos on one screen while shooting. This facility allows difficult tasks such as editing and digital collages to be handled much more easily
  • Powerful AE exposure mode that readily adjusts ISO sensitivity: Brand-New and upgraded exposure mode enables users to control shutter speed, aperture and even ISO sensitivity. (100~3200, setting available up to 6400)
  • Sv: Sensitivity priority automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed settings according to ISO levels
  • TAv: Shutter-speed & aperture priority automatically controls ISO sensitivity to get an appropriate exposure value according to the user's shutter speed and aperture settings
  • Digital preview: Simply turning a dial level enables you to check the depth and ISO of a photo without consuming any memory. You can easily predict how your photos look with the Digital preview
  • X Synchro contact socket: By using a cable, the external flash can be connected to the built-in X Synchro socket that synchronizes the lighting of flash and the shutter speed, which creates clear and distinct images regardless of where you take photos
  • Direct RAW file editing and JPEG conversion: Converting from RAW file into JPEG is not a big deal to anybody from beginners to experts with Converter 2.0, GX-20's built-in RAW converter. No more complicating PC interaction to convert RAW files to JPEG format
  • Pixel mapping: A single dead pixel can be thoroughly screened by the Auto pixel mapping once or twice a year. Take vivid photos 365 days a year with GX-20's pixel mapping that corrects bad pixels on the spot automatically
  • Add variety of effects with Digital filter: Creative in-camera digital filters edit your photos into HDR (High dynamic range), Black-and-white, Sepia and Soft. Plus, Illustration and Slim have been added as new functions

What's in the box:

  • Samsung Digimax GX-20
  • 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera Body
  • Schneider D-Xenon 18-55mm Lens
  • Samsung Warranty