Samsung in Taiwan

jeffkrol · 10-09-2008, 07:19 AM

Small press release regarding Samsung and Taiwan:
Taipei Times - archives
In addition to the GX-20 camera body, Samsung also introduced eight new Pentax lenses designed for the Samsung DSLR standard. In professional photography where companies often make specific lenses for their own camera bodies, the idea of lens adaptability creates brand loyalty.

“Samsung’s DSLR project is still in its infancy,” Lai said. “Canon, Nikon and Olympus lenses and its DSLR offerings have been around for so long. In the future, we do not completely rule out the possibility of creating camera bodies that can house other brands’ lenses.”

Kei · 10-09-2008, 09:49 AM

If anyone wants to know which 8 lenses, here they are:

Samsung Digital Camera Accessory

But I only see 7 "new" lenses tho....

Venturi · 10-09-2008, 10:28 AM

50-200 is missing from that page. it's ovahere.. Samsung Digital Camera Lenses

jeffkrol · 10-09-2008, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by Kei

If anyone wants to know which 8 lenses, here they are:

Samsung Digital Camera Accessory

But I only see 7 "new" lenses tho....

bottom lists 2 different 18-55's(Samsung and D-Zenon..). One's not included in the images..
I assume they are kit lens I and II

bdery · 10-09-2008, 11:13 AM

Samsung is also offering the "A-TTL" flash... is it exactly as P-TTL? If so, it could be another (cheaper?) option in some markets.

Anyway, this is interesting. It suggests that Pentax won't drop the 35 mm f2 if Samsung just added it to their lineup. And it also suggests they are not giving up on the K-mount soon.

thibs · 10-09-2008, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Samsung is also offering the "A-TTL" flash... is it exactly as P-TTL? If so, it could be another (cheaper?) option in some markets.

Anyway, this is interesting. It suggests that Pentax won't drop the 35 mm f2 if Samsung just added it to their lineup. And it also suggests they are not giving up on the K-mount soon.

Yes Samsung flashes are compatible, this isn't anything else than PTTL.
And those lenses are nothing new, really ...

roentarre · 10-09-2008, 01:34 PM

For one second, I thought Samsung was going to produce its own lenses. It seems that pentax gear owners do have a bit of back up keeping a collection of pentax lenses.

Torphoto · 10-09-2008, 01:50 PM

Hummm looks like we can always get a samsung 35mm F2 if Pentax stops the FA's.

creampuff · 10-09-2008, 04:53 PM

This should kill the mistaken notion that Samsung has the dedicated camera making facilities that is capable of taking over Pentax. Samsung may be a big electronics conglomerate but with regards to cameras and lenses, it is just a Pentax OEM and merely re-labels them as Schneiders or Samsung.

thibs · 10-09-2008, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

This should kill the mistaken notion that Samsung has the dedicated camera making facilities that is capable of taking over Pentax. Samsung may be a big electronics conglomerate but with regards to cameras and lenses, it is just a Pentax OEM and merely re-labels them as Schneiders or Samsung.

Indeed the stated in an interview (on DPR? not sure...) that they were considering manufacturing themselves bodies (and maybe lenses?).

vinzer · 10-10-2008, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by Torphoto

Hummm looks like we can always get a samsung 35mm F2 if Pentax stops the FA's.

That's if Pentax keeps making them for Samsung, unless those rebadges are actually Schneider-produced lenses based on licensed designs from Pentax.

MikePerham · 10-10-2008, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

This should kill the mistaken notion that Samsung has the dedicated camera making facilities that is capable of taking over Pentax. Samsung may be a big electronics conglomerate but with regards to cameras and lenses, it is just a Pentax OEM and merely re-labels them as Schneiders or Samsung.

That's the way it is now, but I wouldn't put anything past Samsung if they put their mind to it. They are a huge company with huge resources, both financial and technical, and could well end up doing their own thing ...maybe with an EVIL system.

Remember, the first BMW's were a rebadged Austin.

Mike.

Anastigmat · 10-11-2008, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by jeffkrol

Small press release regarding Samsung and Taiwan:
Taipei Times - archives
In addition to the GX-20 camera body, Samsung also introduced eight new Pentax lenses designed for the Samsung DSLR standard. In professional photography where companies often make specific lenses for their own camera bodies, the idea of lens adaptability creates brand loyalty.

“Samsung’s DSLR project is still in its infancy,” Lai said. “Canon, Nikon and Olympus lenses and its DSLR offerings have been around for so long. In the future, we do not completely rule out the possibility of creating camera bodies that can house other brands’ lenses.”

That would be interesting. Perhaps Samsung could produce multiple bodies with different lens mounts. That way they don't need to supply users with any lenses.

vinzer · 10-12-2008, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Anastigmat

That would be interesting. Perhaps Samsung could produce multiple bodies with different lens mounts. That way they don't need to supply users with any lenses.

A Tamron equivalent, but for bodies in their case? Interesting concept, though I'd have to see what their business model will be like, since the big money with DSLRs comes from lenses, primarily.

RMabo · 10-14-2008, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Indeed the stated in an interview (on DPR? not sure...) that they were considering manufacturing themselves bodies (and maybe lenses?).

Yes, Samsung has said that they are investigating the possibility, and Pentax has said that they hope to continue with producing the Samsung-branded DSLR - those comments was made in spring 2007.

I do wonder if Pentax has enough production capacity to support a full line up of Samsung DSLR's, which may be one of the reasons that Samsung only has the GX-20 on the market. More investments must be made here and I don't believe Hoya is interrested in paying for expanding the capacity - but Samsung may be interrested in a joint-venture operation of the Pentax (Hoya) camera factories in the Phillipines.

10-09-2008, 07:19 AM	#1
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434	Samsung in Taiwan Small press release regarding Samsung and Taiwan: Taipei Times - archives In addition to the GX-20 camera body, Samsung also introduced eight new Pentax lenses designed for the Samsung DSLR standard. In professional photography where companies often make specific lenses for their own camera bodies, the idea of lens adaptability creates brand loyalty. “Samsung’s DSLR project is still in its infancy,” Lai said. “Canon, Nikon and Olympus lenses and its DSLR offerings have been around for so long. In the future, we do not completely rule out the possibility of creating camera bodies that can house other brands’ lenses.”

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Hello from Taiwan	souless	Welcomes and Introductions	4	04-08-2010 09:22 AM
Greetings from Taiwan	AOShep	Welcomes and Introductions	4	02-09-2010 08:01 PM
Size of Samsung NX-10 compared to Pentax K20D, Samsung GX-20 Clone	Samsungian	Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands	11	01-21-2010 12:26 PM
Samsung Techwin's camera biz is now Samsung Digital Imaging and its NX plans.	samsung	Pentax News and Rumors	3	03-13-2009 08:42 PM
Samsung RAW Converter (SilkyPix) confines to Samsung DNG only	dancheng	Digital Processing, Software, and Printing	0	04-27-2008 06:03 PM

10-09-2008, 09:49 AM	#2
Kei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 207	If anyone wants to know which 8 lenses, here they are: Samsung Digital Camera Accessory But I only see 7 "new" lenses tho....

10-09-2008, 10:28 AM	#3
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	50-200 is missing from that page. it's ovahere.. Samsung Digital Camera Lenses

10-09-2008, 10:32 AM	#4
jeffkrol Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,434 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kei If anyone wants to know which 8 lenses, here they are: Samsung Digital Camera Accessory But I only see 7 "new" lenses tho.... bottom lists 2 different 18-55's(Samsung and D-Zenon..). One's not included in the images.. I assume they are kit lens I and II

10-09-2008, 11:13 AM	#5
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Samsung is also offering the "A-TTL" flash... is it exactly as P-TTL? If so, it could be another (cheaper?) option in some markets. Anyway, this is interesting. It suggests that Pentax won't drop the 35 mm f2 if Samsung just added it to their lineup. And it also suggests they are not giving up on the K-mount soon.

10-09-2008, 12:40 PM	#6
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by bdery Samsung is also offering the "A-TTL" flash... is it exactly as P-TTL? If so, it could be another (cheaper?) option in some markets. Anyway, this is interesting. It suggests that Pentax won't drop the 35 mm f2 if Samsung just added it to their lineup. And it also suggests they are not giving up on the K-mount soon. Yes Samsung flashes are compatible, this isn't anything else than PTTL. And those lenses are nothing new, really ...

10-09-2008, 01:34 PM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	For one second, I thought Samsung was going to produce its own lenses. It seems that pentax gear owners do have a bit of back up keeping a collection of pentax lenses.

10-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#8
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Hummm looks like we can always get a samsung 35mm F2 if Pentax stops the FA's.

10-09-2008, 04:53 PM	#9
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	This should kill the mistaken notion that Samsung has the dedicated camera making facilities that is capable of taking over Pentax. Samsung may be a big electronics conglomerate but with regards to cameras and lenses, it is just a Pentax OEM and merely re-labels them as Schneiders or Samsung.

10-09-2008, 11:13 PM	#10
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by creampuff This should kill the mistaken notion that Samsung has the dedicated camera making facilities that is capable of taking over Pentax. Samsung may be a big electronics conglomerate but with regards to cameras and lenses, it is just a Pentax OEM and merely re-labels them as Schneiders or Samsung. Indeed the stated in an interview (on DPR? not sure...) that they were considering manufacturing themselves bodies (and maybe lenses?).

10-10-2008, 12:58 AM	#11
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Torphoto Hummm looks like we can always get a samsung 35mm F2 if Pentax stops the FA's. That's if Pentax keeps making them for Samsung, unless those rebadges are actually Schneider-produced lenses based on licensed designs from Pentax.

10-10-2008, 07:54 AM	#12
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Originally posted by creampuff This should kill the mistaken notion that Samsung has the dedicated camera making facilities that is capable of taking over Pentax. Samsung may be a big electronics conglomerate but with regards to cameras and lenses, it is just a Pentax OEM and merely re-labels them as Schneiders or Samsung. That's the way it is now, but I wouldn't put anything past Samsung if they put their mind to it. They are a huge company with huge resources, both financial and technical, and could well end up doing their own thing ...maybe with an EVIL system. Remember, the first BMW's were a rebadged Austin. Mike.

10-11-2008, 10:46 PM	#13
Anastigmat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 126	Originally posted by jeffkrol Small press release regarding Samsung and Taiwan: Taipei Times - archives In addition to the GX-20 camera body, Samsung also introduced eight new Pentax lenses designed for the Samsung DSLR standard. In professional photography where companies often make specific lenses for their own camera bodies, the idea of lens adaptability creates brand loyalty. “Samsung’s DSLR project is still in its infancy,” Lai said. “Canon, Nikon and Olympus lenses and its DSLR offerings have been around for so long. In the future, we do not completely rule out the possibility of creating camera bodies that can house other brands’ lenses.” That would be interesting. Perhaps Samsung could produce multiple bodies with different lens mounts. That way they don't need to supply users with any lenses.

10-12-2008, 06:03 AM	#14
vinzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,399	Originally posted by Anastigmat That would be interesting. Perhaps Samsung could produce multiple bodies with different lens mounts. That way they don't need to supply users with any lenses. A Tamron equivalent, but for bodies in their case? Interesting concept, though I'd have to see what their business model will be like, since the big money with DSLRs comes from lenses, primarily.

10-14-2008, 04:43 AM	#15
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	Originally posted by thibs Indeed the stated in an interview (on DPR? not sure...) that they were considering manufacturing themselves bodies (and maybe lenses?). Yes, Samsung has said that they are investigating the possibility, and Pentax has said that they hope to continue with producing the Samsung-branded DSLR - those comments was made in spring 2007. I do wonder if Pentax has enough production capacity to support a full line up of Samsung DSLR's, which may be one of the reasons that Samsung only has the GX-20 on the market. More investments must be made here and I don't believe Hoya is interrested in paying for expanding the capacity - but Samsung may be interrested in a joint-venture operation of the Pentax (Hoya) camera factories in the Phillipines.