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The Samsung GX-10 is a new DSLR. It's another of their DSLRs developed out of a partnership with Pentax - this one sharing a lot of the same features as the Pentax K10D announced last week (similar - but not exactly the same, especially the design of it's casing and some of it's buttons).
The Samsung GX-10 features a ten megapixel sensor, weather sealing, optical picture stabiliation, dust reduction technology, field of view 95%, continuous shooting of 3 frames per second, ISO of up to 1600, 11 point AF and 16 segment metering system.
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Samsung GX-10 News Release
Samsung Camera Adds Step-Up Model to Growing DSLR Range with Launch of GX-10
Samsung Camera today introduced the GX-10, a new 10.2 mega-pixel DSLR designed for advanced amateur and professional photographers. The third model in Samsung's rapidly growing DSLR range, the GX-10 offers a number of new and unique features that will allow users to capture images of uncompromising quality in any environment or setting. With features including Optical Picture Stabilization (OPS), a Penta Prism viewfinder that provides a wide field of view of 95-percent and a revolutionary new dust resistant CCD sensor, the GX-10 is sure to build on the success of Samsung's first two DSLR products, introduced earlier this year.
"Much like the NV Series represents a step-up in our point and shoot product range, the GX-10 is a step-up in our range of DSLR products," says Stewart Henderson, National Marketing Manager at Samsung Camera. "While this camera does include a number of advanced features that will appeal to sophisticated photographers, it was also designed and priced to be both easy to use and accessible for photographers who are either first or second time DSLR buyers. The ultimate goal was to help users take full advantage of the technology in the camera to capture images of superb quality."
Among the technologies employed to help GX-10 users get their best shots is a mechanical OPS stabilization feature that minimizes blur in situations where the camera is unstable or in low-light conditions. Because it resides in the camera body, as opposed to the lens, the OPS feature works with a wide range of lenses, including the Schneider D-XENON lenses to be sold with the body in kits and the full range of Pentax, KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses.
Coinciding with the introduction of the GX-10, Samsung is also pleased to announce that by year's end, five new Schneider D-XENON lenses will be available for use with its entire GX series of DSLRs. The new lenses will consist of a 10~17mm, F3.5-4.5 fish-eye zoom, a 12~24mm, F4 ultra-wide zoom, a 16~45mm, F4 wide zoom, a 35mm, F2 fixed focus and a 100mm, F2.8 macro lens. When combined with its existing 18~55mm and 50~200mm Schneider D-XENON zooms, the five new lenses will give Samsung the ability to offer photographers a full, comprehensive range of optics, allowing them to expand their creativity as well as be prepared for any shooting scenario. For added convenience the GX-10 can be used with the all Pentax KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses.
Another of the GX-10's unique features is its intuitive dust-free CCD imaging sensor. To ensure that dust will never pose a problem, Samsung has incorporated an advanced dust-removal system that automatically vibrates the CCD sensor when the GX-10 is powered on. In addition, the GX-10's CCD sensor also features a special dust resistant coating, further eliminating the possibility of unwanted specs or blemishes ruining an otherwise perfect picture. As if that weren't enough, the GX-10 boasts a specially designed body that was made to stand up to the elements. Every button, gap and other potentially vulnerable area on the camera's body has been fortified with special seals and silicone to protect against damage from water, sand and a host of other elements.
Another attractive feature for advanced photographers is the GX-10's superb RAW image format support. The exclusive one-touch RAW shooting button enables users to quickly capture images in RAW format, which can then be quickly be viewed on the 2.5", 210,000 pixel LCD screen and easily converted to jpeg format right on the camera, if the shooter so desires. The GX-10's intuitive and easy to use interface makes even the most advanced tasks such as this easy to accomplish for just about anyone. Its continuous shooting mode is capable of capturing three images per second. Depending on available memory, shooters can capture an unlimited number of jpeg images in continuous shooting mode, and up to nine images in RAW format.
The GX-10 also features an 11-point, wide-area Auto Focus system, with a choice of AF-single or AF-continuous, providing accurate auto focusing in a variety of shooting conditions. It incorporates a high-precision, three-mode metering system including, 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering. With multiple scene modes, an ergonomic design and a "My Set Dial" function that allows users to store their favorite settings in the camera, the GX-10 is highly sophisticated without being intimidating.
The GX-10 will be available in October 2006.
Samsung Opto-Electronics America, Inc., Secaucus, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd., Sungnam Kyungki-Do, Korea. Samsung Opto-Electronics markets a full line of auto focus cameras, zoom and digital cameras for the amateur as well as the professional under the Samsung brand name. CCTV monitors and lenses, motorized zoom lenses, binoculars, observation and security systems, and video presenters are other products in the family of photographic and optical equipment.
Crunchgear has a review of the Samsung GX10 and writes, "For the price, the GX10 offers quite a bit of camera for the money. The U.S. package comes with one lens — apparently overseas versions come with two — and Samsung is ensuring more lenses this year including fish eye and zoom lenses. As with any DSLR, I advise shoppers and/or buyers to try a few at the store and pick out one that “speaks” to them in terms of price and image quality. Once you get past all the bells and whistles, what you want is a camera that takes consistently good pictures in varying light levels without much futzing. I can safely recommend the GX10 as one of the better cameras in that respect."
ComputerActive has a review of the Samsung GX10 and writes, "When viewed on a PC, photos reveal a certain amount of purple fringing – a slim line of differently coloured pixels between areas of high contrast – but only under close inspection. We also found a problem when shooting bright skies with dark foregrounds – if left on automatic the camera will overexpose the shot, leaving it quite washed out, but it's possible to prevent this with experience. In all other respects the GX-10 is a solid buy for those wanting to get the right shots using the camera and avoid photo editing later."
CNET has a review of the Samsung GX-10 and writes, "Although I found the exposures generally a bit too dark, the excellent noise profile--quite good up through ISO 800 and competitive at ISO 1600--provides enough latitude to allow for enhancement in software. The photos are very sharp as well. However, whether the Samsung GX-10 is a good camera or not is almost beside the point. It's neither better nor cheaper than its Pentax equivalent, and Pentax has both the photographic history, service experience, and breadth of dSLR lenses and accessories (which will nevertheless work with the GX-10). So why even consider it?"
Trusted Reviews has a review of the Samsung GX-10 and writes, "The Samsung GX-10, and presumably by extension the Pentax K10D as well, proves yet again that the digital SLR market isn’t a two-horse race. This camera provides more versatility in its innovative shooting modes, more image quality in its processing engine and faster performance from its high-speed electronics than anything the competition have to offer in this class. Add the rugged durability of the weatherproof body and you have a photographic tool that any keen photographer will quickly learn to love. Just make sure you keep the body cap on when you’re not using it."
DCResource has a review of the Samsung GX-10 and writes, "The GX-10 ($999) is Samsung's third digital SLR. Like the other two (the GX-1S and GX-1L), the GX-10 is based on a Pentax camera -- in this case, the Pentax K10D. The differences between the GX-10 and the K10 are subtle changes in the user interface (menus and buttons), RAW support (the GX-10 only supports one RAW format: DNG), and the software bundle. ... With the same sensor, image processor, and firmware, the GX-10's photo quality and performance is identical to that of the K10D. In terms of photo quality, this means that the GX-10 has mediocre straight-out-of-the-box JPEG quality (which can be fixed if you tweak some settings), and great RAW image quality. ... Since the Samsung GX-10 and Pentax K10D are 99% identical, is there any reason to buy one over the other? Not particularly. Yeah, the K10D is the only one with a battery grip, but that should change shortly according to Samsung. My advice is to buy the one you can get the best deal on."
ThinkCamera has a review of the Samsung GX10 DSLR and writes, "In all, Samsung's GX10 is a good camera. It's well designed, feature-rich and operates well. If you tweak the default settings it produces very good pictures and is backed up by useful shooting functions - the image stabiliser in particular is worth having. The camera feels good to use and will let you get on with making great pictures. There isn't much to dislike. Having praised it in use though, there are some control buttons and dials that are awkward and not as positive as might be desired."
DCViews has a review of the Samsung GX10 and writes, "As the Samsung is in fact a rebadged Pentax model with some cosmetic changes, all older Pentax lenses with KA, KAF or KAF2 mount will fit the GX 10, which could be an important consideration in deciding which camera to go for. If however you are new to DSLR photography you will find an excellent mid-range DSLR in the Samsung. Looking at its extensive list of features it can certainly hold its own among other DSLRs today. The GX10 is built like a tank with solid well-placed buttons and dials and handy weatherproofing. It provides fast performance with excellent results and comfortable handling. It comes with handy extras like dust removal and built-in optical image stabilisation plus a couple of other advanced features not found on certain other reflex cameras. So if you like what we told you about the Samsung GX10, try one out in the shops and see if it suits you."
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Posted by Darren in our Samsung category on September 21, 2006