Samsung GX-20

“With the launch of the GX-20 digital SLR, Samsung has a full digital camera line-up ranging from convergent compact digital cameras through to high-end fully-featured digital SLRs. This product is the start of an exciting DSLR range for Samsung as it is our first DSLR with our own manufactured CMOS sensor. This is a very important step for Samsung which is set to support our expansion in this competitive product sector. "

- Robert King, Commercial Director of Samsung Cameras -

Cherish Your Favorite Things with GX-20

There are moments you want to remember.There are places you want to cherish. There are things you want to make last. It's the beautiful things in the world that brighten your day. With Samsung's GX-20, you can cherish all the special moments in your life.

See and feel a bright, bountiful world with the GX-20

The world is brighter and more vivid that you can see, and it's more bountiful than you can feel. 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

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.

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. In conjunction with the Glass Pentaprism which is conventionally applied to advanced DSLR cameras, the GX-20's broad and clear view offers a remarkable 95% of filed of view with 0.95X magnification ensuring a bright and clear view.

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, and a prompt response to dynamic subjects.

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.

Precise white-balance adjustment

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.

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.

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. Two additional left and right focus points give the GX-20 great focussing flexibility. Also provided is the focus point converting function (by which a user can choose the location of the Auto Focus subject) and the super-impose function for adding a red highlight at the focus point.

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.

Large 2.7" LCD monitor

Automatic adjustment of co 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). Superior to the GX-10's 2.5" LCD, the GX-20 features a new 2.7" high-resolution LCD monitor providing an ultra- wide viewing angle covering all directions. The 230,000-pixel high-resolution LCD guarantees clear image preview as well as convenience in using the menu with an outstanding visibility.

Dual Dust Removal Function

Be free of even the finest dust GX-20 stays cleaner than the rest It's not the weather's fault, nor is it your fault. When your picture has a mysterious flaw, it's because of dust inside the camera. 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. The world looks even better through a clean window.

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.
*Via the Menu, this feature can be set to Auto or Manual.

‘My Settings' function

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.
Additionally in the P(program) mode, you can choose either Front E-Dial or Rear E-Dial, and you can use the functions faster and more easily with the Green Button to automatically adjust exposure during manual photography.

1. TV: Shutter Speed priority
2. Green Button: return to Auto mode
3. AV: Aperture Priority

A registrant to water & dust function

Who says you can't make memories last on rainy days?
If you're walking down the street in the rain and you see something you wish to photograph, don't hesitate to take out the GX-20. 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.

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

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.

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. Enjoy convenience and comfort with GX-20's vibrant LCD display.

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.

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.

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. Especially with the HDR effect, a full range of light from the bright to Dark can be expressed excellently.

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Sensor	• 14.6 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio • 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 15.1 million total pixels
Image processor	• PRIME • 22-bit ADC
Stabilization	Sensor shift
Image sizes	• 4688 x 3120 [14.6 MP] (RAW/DNG) • 4672 x 3120 [14.6 MP] • 3872 x 2592 [10 MP] • 3008 x 2000 [6 MP] • 1824 x 1216 [2 MP]
File formats	• RAW (DNG) • RAW + JPEG • JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
RAW compression	n/a
Lens mount	• PENTAX bayonet KAF2 mount • KAF2, KAF, KA mount lenses
Usable lenses	• Schneider D-XENON, D-XENOGON, SAMSUNG lens • PENTAX DSLR lenses are available • KAF2, KAF, KA mount lenses
Auto Focus	• TTL phase-matching 11-point AF • SAFVOX VIII • AF operational brightness range: EV –1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) • Focus lock
Lens Servo	• Single Servo AF • Continuous Servo AF • Manual focus
Focus Point	11 focus points
AF Area Mode	• Single point AF • Center AF • Automatic-area AF
Focus Lock	Half-press shutter
AF assist	External Speedlite only
Exposure modes	• Auto • Program • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Sensitivity Priority AE • Shutter & Aperture Priority • Manual • Bulb • Flash X-sync • User Mode
Metering	• TTL open-aperture 16-segment • Metering : Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering range	• EV0 ~ 18 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)
Exposure lock	Yes
Exposure bracketing	• 2 to 9 frames • 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Exposure compen.	• +/-3 EV (1/2EV step) , +/-2EV (1/3EV step)
Sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1/3EV or 1/2EV step) 6400 (User setting)
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
DOF Preview	Yes
White balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color Temperature (1, 2, 3), One Touch WB
Image parameters / Presets	• B&W(4 type) • Sepia(3 type) • Color (18 type) • Color extract (6 type) • Soft (three-level amount adjustable) • Illustration • HDR (3 type) • Slim (+/- 8 level amount adjustable) • Brightness (+/- 8 level amount adjustable)
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Viewfinder	• Pentaprism •  95% Field of View • Diopter Adjustment -2.5 ~ +1.5m-1
Focusing screen	Natural-Bright-Matte II Focusing Screen
LCD monitor	Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD Monitor, 2.7" (approximately 230K pixels), Brightness control, Wide angle view
LCD Liveview	• Live View(up to 3min.), Digital Preview • Field of view 100%, Magnification, Grid display
Self-timer	• 2sec., 12sec. • Remote control, Remote control 3sec. (Compatible with Pentax Remote Control, Optional)
Shooting modes	• Single • Continuous (Hi, Low) • High-speed Continuous • Self-timer (12sec., 2sec.) • Remote Control (3sec.) • Remote Control Continuous • Auto Bracket • Expand Bracket • Multi Exposure
Continuous	• JPEG : 3fps (depends on memory capacity) • RAW?3fps (up to 9 frames)
Flash	• Type Built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash • 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) • Angle of View Coverage 28 mm wide-angle (Equivalent to 35mm) • Sync. Speed 1/180sec., Red-eye reduction (Control Range : -2 ~ +1 EV)
External flash	• Hot Shoe • X Synchro socket (Sync. Speed : 1/180sec.) • High Speed Synchro, Wireless Synchro (External Flash)
Playback options	• Single image, Thumbnail, Rotate, Slide Show (Transition Effect), Histogram • Edit: Rotate, Digital Filter, Picture Wizard * Picture Wizard : Normal, Vivid, Soft, Portrait, Landscape * Picture Wizard Parameter Range : ± 4 (9 steps) • 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) • Pixel Mapping
Connectivity	• Digital Output: USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) • Video Output : NTSC, PAL (user selectable) • DC Power Input Connector : DC 8.3V, 2A (100 ~ 240V) • External Release Socket • X Synchro Socket for External Flash
Storage	• SD/MMC • SDHC
Power	Lithium ion battery : SLB-1674, Charger : SBC-L6,
Dimensions	142mm × 101mm × 71.5mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
Weight (no batt)	n/a

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