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Samsung GX 1L Digital SLR CameraSamsung is determined to be bigger and better in 2006 when it comes to digital cameras. After the Samsung GX 1S, they now make an entry into the exclusive and profitable digital SLR market mostly owned by Nikon and Canon, with the spanking new Samsung GX-1L.

Boasting Schneider optics and a now-standard 2.5" big preview LCD, Samsung brought out the Samsung GX-1L through a partnership with Pentax. With a six-megapixel CCD the GX 1L uses a high-precision 16-segment multi-pattern metering and spot metering, while a 5-point autofocus sensor provides for accurate focusing.

Professionals can choose white balance levels and several available automatic shooting modes for great images. The lens used in GX 1L is a Schneider D-Xenon 18mm-55mm. One of the helpful things is that several Pentax DSLR lens can be used off-the-shelf with this camera.

A USB 2.0 interface is provided, while the Samsung GX-1L runs on 4 AA batteries. Thankfully, RAW images can be stored as well. While no pricing info is available yet, head to Samsung's website for further details. Check extended entry for specs.

(Via letsgodigital)


  • Model: GX-1L
  • Image sensor: 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD
  • Effective resolution: approx. 6.1 Megapixel
  • Lens mount: PENTAX KAF bayonet mount
  • View finder: Pentaprism, Natural-Bright-Matte Focusing Screen
  • LCD display: TFT color LCD monitor, 2.5 inch (approximately 210,000 dots)
  • Focusing: TTL phase-matching 5 points wide AF
  • Shutter speed: 30 ~ 1/4,000 sec. with Bulb
  • Metering: Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
  • ISO: Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
  • Built-in flash
  • White balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual
  • Continuous shooting: 2.8 fps up to 8 frames (JPEG), 5 frames (RAW)
  • Storage medium: SD Card (up to 1GB guaranteed)
  • File format: JPEG and RAW
  • Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), video out
  • Power source: 4xAA Lithium, Alkaline, Ni-MH, 2xCR-V3 (Lithium) batteries
  • Dimensions: 125x92.5x67mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
  • Weight: 505g (body only, without batteries and card)