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Samsung's second DSLR, the 10 megapixel GX-2
Along with a pair of compact point-and-shoots, Samsung also announced their second digital SLR camera today at the Seoul International Photo & Imaging Industry Show, the 10 megapixel GX-2. This followup to the 6 megapixel GX-1S was, like its predecessor, developed in conjunction with Pentax, and thus looks suspiciously like an unnamed model from the esteemed camera manufacturer that was revealed late last week at the same South Korean show. Also like the Pentax, very few details are known so far regarding little things like features, pricing, and availability -- although we can say with some certainty that the GX-2 will accept Schneider and Pentax lenses -- so stay tuned to this station for updates as we learn more.
Samsung GX-1S DSLR reviewed
It's been a couple of months since Samsung dropped their first DSLR, the GX-1S, and we'd yet to hear anything of it since -- until now. DigitalCameraInfo has a review up of the sub-$1g DSLR, and they were pretty thorough in giving it the once-over. The reviewer found the device to be rather small for its class -- which of course we love to hear -- but didn't like the way it felt in the hand, and weren't particular impressed with its button layout. It scored on ease of use, color, and low noise on low ISOs, even though it underexposed a few too many shots and apparently wasn't quick to the draw on autofocus. Basically it doesn't sound like the camera to wait around for, which doesn't surprise us given Samsung's less than mindblowing digital camera releases to date. Even if you just want something with a Pentax lens mount that's not a Pentax, the GX-1S "seems to be a re-branded Pentax" according to DCI, so you should probably put that credit card away for now and see what develops in time for Photokina in a few months.[Via DPBlog]
