GX-20 News on Korean Newspaper

[Tobogi]

Hi Guys.

There was an article posted on one Korean newspaper (it seems this info is from samsung's press release because I found the same news on the other online sites). The article was very simple. Here is my summary. BTW, if you know Korean or have the translation tool, then visit Here

- ISO 6400 (Not 3200)
- Has X-Sync for External Flash
- HDR, which is similar to Dynamic Range Optimization function in other brands.
- Pentax-designed and Samsung-produced 14.6 MP CMOS censor
- 2.7 inch LCD with Live View
- Hit the market on March

It seems to me GX-20 is virtually identical to K20D.

Cheers!

[nosnoop]

Thanks! Good find.

[Kaimarx]

I wonder if theres gonna be a price differential like the k10 and gx10....should be interesting seeing as asia is such a large market and Samsung are a very well respected and popular brand....sounds like their deploying the divide and conquer routine on the East and West markets lol.

[KFrog]

Looks like we have a winner!

[BrendanPK]

I'll buy a Samsung if She comes with it
LOL

[clawhammer]

I think you must have triggered a search engine success with this one- 333 viewing this forum!

[Nels]

Do we know the FPS yet?

[mawz]

Originally Posted by Kaimarx

I wonder if theres gonna be a price differential like the k10 and gx10....should be interesting seeing as asia is such a large market and Samsung are a very well respected and popular brand....sounds like their deploying the divide and conquer routine on the East and West markets lol.

Depends on the market. Expect better pricing and availability on the GX-20 in the EU, particularly the UK and better pricing and availability on the K20D in North America, which is the pattern we've seen since the GX-1's.

[ogl]

Russian Pentax dealer put specification of K20D.
maybe, it's not final, but it's old K10D with new sensor, LV, 2.7" LCD and dust alert system.
Old Safox, old shutter speed.

PENTAR: PENTAX K20D

[mutley]

Well they thought seriously enough of Samsung/Pentax cameras to take the promo shot with a Canon 5D...





http://imgnews.naver.com/image/money...63453215_1.jpg
Exif IFD0

* Camera Make = Canon
* Camera Model = Canon EOS 5D
* Picture Orientation = normal (1)
* X-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* Y-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2)
* Software/Firmware Version = andoWKS15
* Last Modified Date/Time = 2008:01:10 10:40:39
* Time Zone Offset = 9,9

Exif Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/30 second = 0.03333 second
* Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 56/10 = F5.60
* Exposure Program = manual control (1)
* ISO Speed Ratings = 100
* Original Date/Time = 2008:01:04 14:28:27
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 4906891/1000000
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/30.00 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) = 4970854/1000000
Aperture = F5.60
* Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0.00
* Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 3/1 = 3.00
Max Aperture = F2.83
* Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
* Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
* Focal Length = 70/1 mm = 70.00 mm
* Colour Space = 65535
* Image Width = 1291913668 pixels
* Image Height = -201257306 pixels

Exif IFD1

* Compression = JPEG compression (6)
* X-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* Y-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2)
* Embedded thumbnail image:

[ddhytz]

Originally Posted by BrendanPK

I'll buy a Samsung if She comes with it
LOL

As long as you pay the right money, she will.

[lol101]

Originally Posted by mutley

Well they thought seriously enough of Samsung/Pentax cameras to take the promo shot with a Canon 5D...





http://imgnews.naver.com/image/money...63453215_1.jpg
Exif IFD0

* Camera Make = Canon
* Camera Model = Canon EOS 5D
* Picture Orientation = normal (1)
* X-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* Y-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2)
* Software/Firmware Version = andoWKS15
* Last Modified Date/Time = 2008:01:10 10:40:39
* Time Zone Offset = 9,9

Exif Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/30 second = 0.03333 second
* Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 56/10 = F5.60
* Exposure Program = manual control (1)
* ISO Speed Ratings = 100
* Original Date/Time = 2008:01:04 14:28:27
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 4906891/1000000
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/30.00 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) = 4970854/1000000
Aperture = F5.60
* Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0.00
* Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 3/1 = 3.00
Max Aperture = F2.83
* Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
* Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
* Focal Length = 70/1 mm = 70.00 mm
* Colour Space = 65535
* Image Width = 1291913668 pixels
* Image Height = -201257306 pixels

Exif IFD1

* Compression = JPEG compression (6)
* X-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* Y-Resolution = 72/1 = 72.00
* X/Y-Resolution Unit = inch (2)
* Embedded thumbnail image:

Ah! That explains why they didn't have any money left to buy her a decent hat!...

[Katsura]

It's quite normal, they hire external companies to do these publicity shots, and most of them use C&N.

The same happened for K10D publicity shots. I remember k10D samples were taken by a Canon too.

[lol101]

Originally Posted by Katsura

I remember k10D samples were taken by a Canon too.

Does that make sense to anyone?


If it does, then I would like the samples for the K20D to be taken with a D3 if possible... thanks in advance!

[feronovak]

I find it completely ridiculous that promotion shots have been shot with camera from Canon.

For god sake Pentax/Samsung just use Pentax K10d with 31mm and 77mm if you dont have k20d working prototype.... Or at least delete EXIF info