The GX-1S digital SLR
combines fantastic ease of
use with state-of-the-art
optical and digital
technologies. This well
specified model offers
brilliant image quality and
easy operation, allowing
photographers to focus on
what's really important,
great pictures.
GX-1S offers a wealth of
user-friendly features,
including an optical
viewfinder for clear,
accurate image framing and a
large LCD for displaying and
reviewing images, all in a
compact, robust body.
GX-1S is ergonomically
designed for fantastic ease
of use. Made with a light
and robust stainless steel
chassis, its body weighs
only 505g.
The specially-finished grip
adds a stable picture-taking
capability to this
super-light, slim digital
SLR. One of many features of
GX-1S is the large 2.5" LCD,
making it well equipped to
display the high quality of
the images taken.
GX-1S has adopted the
Pentaprism viewfinder to
capture larger and clearer
images, enabling the user to
easily identify subtle
changes.
The Pentaprism uses a
reflective surface processed
with deposition and coating
technology that increases
optical efficiency, thus
ensuring a large and clear
view, high magnification of
0.95, and the high picture
coverage of 95%, that would
be impossible with
mirror-based technology.
GX-1S has adopted the 2.1
million-pixel, 2.5-inch
large TFT LCD, providing an
unprecedented wide and clear
screen, enabling the user to
review the image more
easily, thus enhancing
picture accuracy and
clarity.
2.5-inch large TFT LCD
The large and clear LCD also
allows the user to easily
navigate the camera's menu.
This enables the user to
control the camera settings,
such as resolution and
picture quality as well as
settings including ISO,
white balance, drive mode,
and stroboscope.
A separate information LCD
on top of the camera makes
the GX-1S even easier to
use. The LCD displays
information about camera
operation, including shutter
speed, iris value, flash
operation, photographing
mode, focus, bracketing,
white balance, and remaining
battery capacity.
LCD
Equipped with an 11-point
stadimeter high-precision AF
feature,GX-1S provides a
wide range of AF and AF
features. The central 9
points form a cross sensor
that adjusts the focus on
any horizontal or vertical
line.
They offer excellent
flexibility in determining
the composition by bringing
even an off-centre subject
into focus.
Additional features include
a setting which allows the
user to select the position
of the AF object, and the
display of available
focusing points in red.
Equipped with a 16-split
photometry system, GX-1S
enables accurate
measurements of the
intensity of radiation and
color distribution based on
the AF information even in
tricky lighting conditions.
This allows the user to
obtain the best exposure for
each different circumstance.
Available modes are: Multi,
Center-weighted and Spot.
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Features
| Light & Compact Digital SLR
- Field of view 95%, Bright
Pentaprism Viewfinder |
| 2.5" Large and Bright TFT
LCD Screen (210K pixels) |
| 11-point Precise Autofocus |
| Outstanding Image and Color
Reproduction |
| The high sensitivity setting
of ISO 3200 enables the user
to take clear indoor
pictures in the dark without
camera shake and the
resulting image blurring.
With continuous shooting at
2.8 (up to 8 if the noise
reduction is off) pictures
per second,GX-1S will meet
the expectations of even the
most demanding
photographers. |
| GX-1S has an auto
sensitivity feature that
automatically adjusts
sensitivity according to the
ambient exposure conditions
up to ISO 3200. It is
equipped with the standard
output features of ISO 200,
400, 800, 1600, and 3200. |
| With a total of seven modes,
including landscape, macro,
and standard, GX-1S takes a
great shot in every
situation. In AUTO SCN mode,
the camera automatically
identifies the subject and
selects the best mode from
the five modes: portrait,
landscape, macro, moving
object, and standard. |
| The AUTO SCN mode
automatically adjusts AF,
white balance, saturation,
sharpness, and contrast as
well as exposure, making
sure that the camera's
settings are placed to
capture the best possible
picture. |
| GX-1S supports precise
shutter speeds from 30
seconds to 1/4000 seconds,
enabling awide range of
photo-taking techniques,
including capturing moving
subjects and using the long
shutter and the bulb shutter
for night-time shooting. |
| The exposure-correction dial
and the AE lock button are
located in the position that
is easy to access while
photographing, improving
ease of use and convenience. |
| GX-1S has a jog dial
featuring the preview lever
for checking the depth of
field, thus maximizing ease
of use and efficiency. |
| GX-1S helps the user achieve
more accurate images with
the autobracketing feature,
which allows the user to
select the best image
according to the 3-step
exposure. |
| The GX-1S uses an image
processing chip that
implements the best image
quality under any
circumstance. Equipped with
an optimized tuning engine,
the GX-1S processes high
resolution large volume data
in high speed and optimized
the best outcome with
crystal clear image quality
with with minimum noise
levels. |
| The GX-1S supports Auto WBB
that automatically optimizes
the white balance of a light
source measured with an
image sensor. |
| Preset WBB can optimizes
selectively depending on the
characteristics of the light
source such as sunlight,
shadow, cloudy, fluorescent
light (D: daylight blue, N:
daylight white, W: white),
incandescent lamp, strobe
light, and Manual WBB that
allows the user to choose
and apply the white balance
they need. |
| The GX-1S supports five-step
adjustment of image color,
tone and clarity. By
adjusting image saturation
and contrast, the user can
express various colors and
create the deep color
touches. By adjusting image
sharpness, a crisp or smooth
image may be produced,
depending on the desired
outcome. |
| The GX-1S supports the high
quality RAW file format. A
RAW file is commonly
referred to as an
undeveloped digital negative
file. You can edit all or
part of an image in a RAW
file with the Digimax Master
program. Supporting a RAW
file, theGX-1S allows you to
shoot a high quality image &
choose between RAW & JPEG to
obtain the best shooting
outcome. |
| With the Digimax Master
program, you can easily
preview and edit an image.
Once a camera is connected
to a PC, images in the
camera are automatically
downloaded to the PC,
getting ready for your
editing. With the Digimax
Master program, you can also
convert the RAW file
supported by the GX-1S, and
compensate or edit it as
desired. |
| The GX-1S print button makes
direct printing easier than
ever. Simply connect the
camera to any PictBridge
compatible photo printer,
press the illuminated print
button and print! Also use
the button to transfer
images directly to a
computer. |
Specifications
| Image Sensor |
| Type |
23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 6.1 Mega-pixel |
| Total Pixels |
Approx. 6.3 Mega-pixel |
| Lens |
| Mount |
Pentax K-AF Bayonet Mount |
| Usable Lens |
Schneider D-XENON Lens
* All PENTAX DSLR lenses are
available.
* KAF2 (not power zoom
compatible), KAF mount
lenses, KA mount lenses |
| Viewfinder |
| Type |
Penta mirror,
Natural-Bright-Matte II
Focusing Screen |
| Field of View |
95% |
| Magnification |
0.95X (50mm F1.4 lens·8) |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-2.5 +1.5m-1 |
| LCD Monitor |
Low-temperature polysilicon
TFT color LCD monitor 2.5"
(approximately 210,000 dots) |
| Focusing |
| Type |
TTL phase-matching 11 points
wide AF |
| Modes |
AF Single (with focus lock),
Manual focus
Continuous AF |
| Shutter |
| Type |
Electronically controlled
vertical-run focal plane
shutter |
| Speed |
30 1/4,000 sec. with Bulb |
| Exposure Control |
| Metering System |
TTL open-aperture 16-segment
(coupled with lens and AF
information) Metering :
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Compensation |
±2 (1/3EV or 1/2EV steps) |
| ISO Equivalent |
Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600,
3200 |
| Flash |
| Type |
Built-in retractable P-TTL
auto pop-up flash |
| Modes |
Auto, Manual, Auto/Red-eye
reduction, Manual/Red-eye
reduction |
| Guide Number |
15.6 (at ISO 200) |
| Angle of View Coverage |
28mm wide-angle (equivalent
to 35mm) |
| Sync. Speed |
1/180 sec. |
| Recharging Time |
Approx. 3 sec. |
| External Flash |
SEF-36PZF SAMSUNG dedicated
flash (optional) |
| White Balance |
| Modes |
Auto, Daylight, Shade,
Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent (W, D, N),
Flash, Manual |
| Shooting Modes |
| Modes |
AUTO SCN, Normal, Portrait,
Landscape, Macro, Moving
Object, Night scene
Portrait, Flash off, Program
AE, Shutter Priority AE,
Aperture Priority AE,
Manual, Bulb |
| Drive Modes |
Single, Continuous, Auto
Bracket |
| Continuous |
2.8 fps up to 8 frames
(JPEG), 5 frames (RAW) |
| Storage |
| Media |
SD Card (up to 1GB
guaranteed) |
| File Format |
RAW (PEF), JPEG (DCF), EXIF
2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge
1.0 |
| Image Size |
3008 : 3008x2000, 2400 :
2400x1600, 1536 : 1536x1024
pixels (JPEG) 3008 :
3008x2008 pixels (RAW) |
| Capacity (128MB) |
3008 : RAW 10 Super Fine 33
Fine 68 Normal 114
2400 : - Super Fine 50 Fine
94 Normal 158
1536 : - Super Fine 103 Fine
169 Normal 266
* These figures are measured
under Samsung's standard
conditions and may vary
depending on shooting
conditions and camera
settings. |
| Image Play |
| Type |
Single image, Thumbnails,
Slide show |
| Editing |
Rotate, Digital Filter |
| Digital Filter |
B&W, Sepia, Soft, Slim,
Brightness |
| Interface |
| Interface |
Digital Output Connector :
USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)
Video Output : NTSC, PAL
(user selectable)
DC Power Input Connector :
DC 6.5V, 3.0A |
| Power Source |
| Power Source |
4xAA Lithium, Alkaline,
Ni-MH, 2xCR-V3 (Lithium)
batteries |
| Self Timer |
| Self Timer |
2 sec., 12 sec., Remote
control, Remote control 3
sec |
| Software |
| Camera Driver |
Storage Driver (Windows
2000/ME/XP, Mac OS 9.0 or
later) |
| Application |
Digimax Master |
| Requirements for Windows |
PC with processor better
than Pentium III 450MHz
(Pentium 700MHz recommended)
Windows 2000/ME/XP
Minimum 256MB RAM (512MB
recommended)
250MB of available hard disk
space
(1GB recommended)
USB port
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 pixels, 16-bit
color display compatible
monitor
(24-bit color display
recommended) |
| Requirements for Mac |
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0 or later
Minimum 256MB RAM
250MB of available hard-disk
space
USB port
CD-ROM drive |
| Operating Temperature |
0 - 40 °C |
| Operating Humidity |
5 85% |
| Dimensions |
125 mm x 92.5 mm x67mm
(excluding the projecting
parts of the camera) |
| Weight |
505g (body only, without
batteries and card) |
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