Samsung introduces L60 and L85 compacts, GX-1L DSLR

Samsung has just announced the impending introduction of three new digicams at PMA 2006, including their second digital SLR and what is claimed to be the world's first camera with HDMI-out. Two of the new models, the L60 and L85, are compact point-and-shooters, and both feature VGA video at 30fps, digital movie stabilization, and use of the 3x optical zoom during video capture. The L60 sports a six megapixel sensor and 2.4-inch LCD, with the L85 steps it up to eight megapixels and a 2.5-inch display, and also features HDMI for viewing images on HD sets in their native resolution. Rounding out the bunch is the budget six megapixel GX-1L DSLR, followup to Samsung's GX-1, which ships with a Schneider D-XENON lens and accepts Pentax replacement lenses. The L60, L85, and GX-1L will be available in April, for $300, $500, and $unknown, respectively. Keep reading for the full set of pics...

[Chris @ Feb 24th 2006 12:02AM]

Why do you need HDMI out on a digital camera? No one who takes themselves seriously actually hooks their camera into the TV and has a little slideshow..

[Marvin @ Feb 24th 2006 4:28AM]

"No one who takes themselves seriously actually hooks their camera into the TV and has a little slideshow.."

Why not?

[TZK @ Feb 24th 2006 6:08AM]

Should Samsung really be making DSLRs? Or should I say, rebadging them? They hardly have a market for compact point and shoots cameras.

They should stick to comsumer elecrtronics like MP3 players (that cant compete with the ipod)

Ha!

[Ron @ Feb 24th 2006 9:43AM]

Samsung is actually a very stong and innovative company. Yes I am a Samsung fan. Their displays are great, their DVD recorders are good, their cell phone division is one of the best...

So...why not move into other categories? will this prove to be a good move? I might give the camera a look with my mediocre at best experience with HP cameras, canon and others. Currently the best camera I have owned is a Fuji, but uses that darn XD media...

Now I am no professional, and I highly doubt a professional will even be looking at one of these OR their competitors.

Sould companies just give up one another company has a good product? If so we will all be in a world of hurt. Competition keep companies somewhat honest and drives innovation.

[Andy @ Feb 24th 2006 11:25AM]

They do make some good products, but their camera products are pretty awful.

Any non-professional should still care about image-quality and features. If your Canon was "mediocre at best" then I'd take a look at it again.

[Pene Camillieri @ Feb 25th 2006 7:48AM]

Samsung has some great products...cameras is a new area to take a closer look at

[Pene Camillieri @ Feb 25th 2006 10:49AM]

way to go samsung