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Samsung GX20 DSLR Beginner and Enthusiasts

Samsung GX20 DSLR Beginner and Enthusiasts
Manufacturer: Samsung
Camera Type: Beginners, DSLR, Enthusiasts
Description
Comment - This Samsung digital SLR camera is made in conjuction with Pentax and therefore shares all its good and not so good points though to be fair there are not many of those so this is a good alternative to the Pentax generally appearing in the adverts a little cheaper even as a kit with two lenses.
A really good alternative to mainstream names for beginners and enthusiasts

With the Samsung GX-20, you can cherish all the special moments in your life. Your preciously happy today will be your beautiful tomorrow. The GX-20 presents even more functions to preserve your beautiful memories clearly and gorgeously. Advanced digital SLR camera with 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, Optical image stabilisation, water and dust resistance, Live View and one-touch RAW button. Includes 18-55mm MK II and 50-200mm lenses

Features -

CMOS Sensor
CMOS Sensor
The APS-C Size Samsung CMOS Sensor boasts an impressive 14.6 Megapixels, giving you stunning image detail and great low light performance.
Optical Image Stabilisation
Optical Image Stabilisation
OIS gives you clear, steady pictures, even in low light conditions.
Dual Dust Reduction
Dual Dust Reduction
Special anti-dust coating keeps pictures free from blemishes. A gentle vibration removes any particles of dust.
Live View
Live View
Conventional cameras only allow people to see 95% of the image they're about to shoot. Live View lets you see the full image on the LCD - before you take the shot.
Resistant to Water and Dust
Resistant to Water and Dust
GX-10's body is specially crafted to resist the influx of water or dust.
Precise Auto-Focus
Precise Auto-Focus
Precise auto focus points make it ideal for shooting subjects at both short and long distance.
X Synchro Terminal
X Synchro Terminal
Allows the camera to connect to studio-quality lighting.
High Dynamic Range
High Dynamic Range
As well as providing outstanding natural colour, this retains highlight and shadow detail in challenging light conditions.
Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting
A high-speed motor drive shooting function (3 frames/sec), enables you to capture movement without blur. When shooting in JPEG mode, continuous shooting is limitless (within the memory capacity).

With the GX-20, experience a more beautiful world.
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.

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. 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.

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, the smallest pixels in their class ensure the most vibrant image around.

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 Stabilisation - 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 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.

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. Regardless of weather or environment, the GX-20 is designed to always enable a free and vibrant shooting experience.


Specifications

Megapixels 14.6
Sensor type CMOS
Autofocus points 11
Metering system TTL
Frames per second 3
ISO min 100
ISO max 6400
Screen size 2.7
Card format SD/SDHC
Weight (g) 0
Size 141.5x101x70mm