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Buyer's Guide 2007: D-SLR Systems

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SamsungSamsung GX-1S and GX-1L
In October 2005, Samsung and Pentax entered into a partnership to develop digital SLRs. The first results are the value-priced Samsung GX-1S and GX-1L, based on the Pentax *ist DS2 and *ist DL, respectively. These cameras offer a nice feature set, good performance and excellent value for the price.

Utilizing the Pentax K-mount, the Samsung D-SLRs accept the same lenses as do the Pentax D-SLRs. Additionally, Samsung has introduced a pair of Schneider D-XENON lenses, an 18-55mm and a 50-200mm, for the GX-1 models (these lenses can be used on Pentax D-SLRs, too). GX-1 accessories include the External Flash SEF-PZF, a remote control, an AC adapter and a case; many Pentax accessories can be used with the Samsung cameras, as well.

The Samsung D-SLRs come with the Digimax Master CD, which allows users to download, view, edit and save RAW and JPEG images.

Camera

Sensor

Shutter Speeds

LCD
Dimensions
Weight

Street Price

Canon







EOS Digital Rebel XT8 MP 1.6x30-1/4000
1.8 in.
4.9x3.7x2.6 in.
17.0 oz.
$699
EOS Digital Rebel XTi
10 MP 1.6xn/a
2.5 in.
5.0x3.7x2.5 in.
18 oz.
$899
EOS 20D
8.2 MP, 1.6X
30-1/8000
1.8 in.

5.7x4.2x2.9
in

24.0 oz.
$1,049
EOS 30D
8.2 MP, 1.6X
30-1/8000
2.5 in.
5.7x4.2x2.9 in.
24.7 oz.
$1,249
EOS 5D
12.8 MP FF30-1/8000
2.5 in.
6.0x4.4x3.0 in.
28.6 oz.
$2,899
EOS-1D Mark II N
8.2 MP, 1.3x
30-1/8000
2.5 in.
6.1x6.2x3.1 in.
43.2 oz.
$3,599
EOS-1Ds Mark II
16.7 MP, FF
30-1/8000
2.0 in.
6.1x6.2x3.1 in.
43.0 oz.
$6,899
FUJIFILM






FinePix S3 Pro
6.17x2 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.0 in.
5.8x5.3x3.1 in.
28.7 oz.
$1,299
NIKON






D50
6.1 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.0 in.
5.2x4.0x3.0 in.
19.0 oz.
$549
D80
10.2 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.5 in.
5.2x4.1x3.0 in.
20.6 oz.
$999
D200
10.2 MP, 1.5x
30-1/8000
2.5 in.
5.8x4.4x2.9 in.
29.3 oz.
$1,699
D2Hs
4.1 MP, 1.5x
30-1/16,000
2.5 in.
6.2x5.9x3.4 in.
37.7 oz.
$3,079
D2Xs
12.4 MP, 1.5x
30-1/8000
2.5 in.
6.2x5.9x3.4 in.
37.7 oz.
$4,699
OLYMPUS






Evolt E-500
8.0 MP, 2x
60-1/4000
2.5 in.
5.0x3.7x2.6 in.
15.3 oz.
$599
Evolt E-330
7.5 MP, 2x
60-1/4000
2.5 in.
5.5x3.4x2.8 in.
19.4 oz.
$949
E-1
5.0 MP, 2x 60-1/4000
1.8 in.
5.6x4.1x3.2 in.
23.0 oz.
$799
PANASONIC






Lumix DMC-L1
7.5MP, 2x
60-1/4000
2.5 in.
5.7x3.4x3.2 in.
18.7 oz.
$1,999*
*with 14-50mm Leica lens






PENTAX






*ist DL
6.1 MP, 1.5X
30-1/4000
2.5 in.
4.9x3.6x2.6 in.
16.6 oz.
$439
K110D
6.1 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.5 in.
5.1x3.6x2.8 in.
19.8 oz.
$519
K100D
6.1 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.5 in. 5.1x3.6x2.8 in.
19.8 oz.
$619
SAMSUNG






GX-1L
6.1 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.5 in.
4.9x3.6x2.6 in.
16.6 oz.
$599
GX-1S
6.1 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.5 in.
4.9x3.6x2.6 in.
17.8 oz.
$699
SONY






DSLR-A100
10.2 MP, 1.5x
30-1/4000
2.5 in.
5.2x3.7x2.8 in.
19.2 oz.
$899











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