Samsung ER-GX20ZBBA User manual

GX-20 - cameras
14.6 M Pixels
Advanced digital SLR camera with 14.6 mega pixel image CMOS
sensor (Powered by SAMSUNG)
Optical Image Stabilization with Image Sensor Shift Mechanism
Resistant to water and dust
Dual Dust Removal System (Vibrating Sensor & Special anti-dust
coating)
With the GX-20, experience a more beautiful world
The world is brighter and more vivid that you can see, and
it's more bountiful than you can feel. With a 14.6 Megapixel
APS-C size CMOS image sensor, you'll see an entirely new
world. Excellent out-focusing allows you to capture an
amazingly vivid image, and superior definition means you'll
always get the ultimate brightness. With 14.6 Megapixels in
an APS-C size (23.4x15.5mm), the GX-20 offers the greatest
resolution in its class. Further, its sturdy 5.0-size pixels - the
smallest in their class - ensure the most vibrant image
around.
"My Settings" function makes operations easier and
more convenient.
The "My Settings" mode on the GX-20 lets you pre-select the
modes you prefer to use most often. Modes such as Shutter
Priority, Aperture Priority, Auto, Program, Manual and others.
Additionally in the P(program) mode, you can choose either
Front E-Dial or Rear E-Dial, and you can use the functions
faster and more easily with the Green Button to automatically
adjust exposure during manual photography.
TV: Shutter Speed priority
Green Button: return to Auto mode
AV: Aperture Priority

OIS Image Sensor for Perfect Stabilization - Built in
Optical Anti-Shake Function
The GX-20's built-in OIS gives you clear, steady pictures in
low light situations in which the shutter speed is slow, or
even if you're using a lens with no anti-shake function. The
GX-20's OIS prevents shake by means of a center plate
positioning that moves in the opposite direction of shaking.
This feature ensures detailed, vivid pictures even in
conditions of less-than-desirable illumination.
Precise Auto Focus with 11 focus points
The GX-20 measures 11 focus points to include subjects at
different distances. Specifically, 9 central focus points adjust
the focus accurately from any direction - vertically and
horizontally. Two additional left and right focus points give
the GX-20 great focussing flexibility. Also provided is the
focus point converting function (by which a user can choose
the location of the Auto Focus subject) and the super-impose
function for adding a red highlight at the focus point.
Large 2.7" LCD monitor
Viewfinders are the method of choice for DSLR cameras. As
such, LCD displays have rarely been used, or have only
been of small size (1.8 to 2.0 inches). Superior to the GX-
10's 2.5" LCD, the GX-20 features a new 2.7" high-resolution
LCD monitor providing an ultra-wide viewing angle covering
all directions. The 230,000-pixel high-resolution LCD
guarantees clear image preview as well as convenience in
using the menu with an outstanding visibility.
A registrant to water & dust function - lets you freely
take pictures on dusty or rainy days
Including the shutter button and dial, the GX-20 features 72
locations that are perfectly sealed with silicone to shield the
camera's insides from water, dust, sand, and other
potentially harmful intruders.
Regardless of weather or environment, the GX-20 is
designed to always enable a free and vibrant shooting
experience.

Fast imaging process, excellent color representation
GX-20 utilizes a cutting-edge semiconductor processor and
Samsung high-speed DDR2 memory to realize fast, high-
quality imaging. The DSP enables more natural definition, a
wide range of gradation, continuous shooting, and a prompt
response to dynamic subjects.
The Dual Dust Removal Function ensures a cleaner
and clearer image
Be free of even the finest dust GX-20 stays cleaner than the
rest It's not the weather's fault, nor is it your fault. When your
picture has a mysterious flaw, it's because of dust inside the
camera. With a special coating and a vibration mechanism,
the GX-20's image sensor stays free of even the finest dust
to deliver the cleanest and most vivid picture imaginable. The
world looks even better through a clean window. One tiny
speck of dust on the image sensor can become a major flaw
in your pictures. The GX-20's image sensor features a
special coating that resists dust and protects picture quality.
Image Sensor
Type 23.4×15.5 mm, CMOS
Effective Pixels Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixel
Total Pixels Approx. 15.1 Mega-pixel
Lens
Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
Usable Lens Schneider D-XENON, D-XENOGON, SAMSUNG lens* PENTAX DSLR lenses are
available* KAF2, KAF, KA mount lenses
Viewfinder
Type Pentaprism, Natural-Bright-Matte II Focusing Screen
Field of View 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.95X (50 mm F1.4 lens•)
Diopter Adjustment -2.5 ~ + 1.5 m-1
LCD Monitor Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD Monitor, 2.7"(Approx. 230K pixels),
Brightness & Color control, Wide angle view
Preview

Type Live View, Optical Preview, Digital Preview
Focusing
Type TTL phase-matching 11-point AF
Modes AF Single, Continuous AF, Manual focus
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Speed Auto: 1/4000 sec. ~ 30 sec. (No step)Manual:1/4000 sec. ~ 30 sec. (1/3 EV or 1/2 EV
step)Bulb
Exposure Control
Metering System TTL open-aperture 16-segmentMetering : Multi, Center-weighted, SpotMetering range :
EV0 ~ 21 (ISO 100·50 mm F1.4)
Modes Auto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Sensitivity Priority AE, Shutter &
Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync, Wireless Mode
Compensation ±3 EV (1/2 EV step) , ±2 EV (1/3 EV step)
AE Lock AEL
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1/3 EV or 1/2 EV step)6400 (Expanded)Bulb :
Max. 1600
Flash
Type Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash
Modes Auto, Fill-in, Auto & Red eye, Fill-in & Red eye, Front curtain synchro, Front curtain
synchro & Red eye, Rear curtain synchro
Guide Number 13 (at ISO 100)
Angle of View Coverage 28 mm wide-angle (Equivalent to 35 mm)
Sync. Speed 1/180 sec., Red-eye reduction (Control Range : -2 ~ +1 EV)
Recharging Time Approx. 3.6 sec.
External Flash SEF-36PZF, SEF-54PZF (optional)
White Balance
Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color
Temperature (1, 2, 3)
Shooting
Modes Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,Shutter & Aperture
Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync., User mode
Live View Field of View : Approx. 97%Magnification(4X, 8X), Grid display, AF Frame
Drive Modes Single, Continuous (Hi, Standard), Self-timer (12sec., 2sec.), Remote ControlAuto
Bracket, Expand Bracket, Multi Exposure
Picture Wizard Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Custom 1, Custom 2* Parameter : ±4 (9-step)
Continuous JPEG : 3 fps (Hi Continuous : up to 38 shots)2.3 fps (Standard Continuous : depends on
memory capacity)RAW: 3 fps (Hi Continuous : up to 16 shots)2.3 fps (Standard
Continuous : up to 16 shots)

Shake Reduction
Type Image Sensor Shift
Effective Range Max. 4 EV (depends on lens and shooting conditions)
Storage
Media SD (up to 4 GB guaranteed), MMC (up to 2 GB guaranteed),SDHC (up to 8 GB
guaranteed)
File Format RAW (DNG), JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0
Image Size 14.6 M (4672 × 3104), 10 M : 3872 × 2592, 6 M : 3008 × 2000, 2 M : 1824 × 1216
(JPEG)14.6 M : 4672 × 3104 (RAW)
Capacity (512MB) 14.6 M : RAW 2114.6 M : Super Fine (1)35, Super Fine(2)61, Fine 109, Normal 21310 M
: Super Fine (1)52, Super Fine (2)87, Fine 153, Normal 3196 M : Super Fine (1)91,
Super Fine (2)147, Fine 254, Normal 4742 M : Super Fine (1)239, Super Fine (2)381,
Fine 639, Normal 1060 These figures are measured under Samsung's standard
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings
Image Play
Type Single image, Thumbnail, Rotate, Slide Show (4-type Transition Effect), Histogram,
Magnification (up to 32X)
Editing Rotate, Digital Filter, Picture Wizard
Digital Filter B&W (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Color Selection (18 types), Color (6 types), Soft (3
steps), Illustration, HDR (3 steps), Slim (±8 steps), Brightness (±8 steps)
Power Source
Dedicated battery Lithium ion battery : SLB-1674, Charger : SBC-L6,
Battery life Approx. 500 min./1,000 shots (without flash on), Approx. 430 min./860 shots (with flash
50% on), Approx. 400 min./800shots (with flash 100% on)
Physical Specification
Dimensions (WxHxD) 142 mm × 101 mm × 71.5 mm (excluding the projecting parts of the camera)
Weight 727 g (Body only) , 806 g (Memory card & Battery included)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40 °C
Operating Humidity 5 ~ 85%
Software
Camera Driver Storage Driver (Windows 2000/ME/XP/VISTA, Mac OS 10.2 or later)
Application Samsung Master, Samsung RAW Converter 2.0, Adobe Reader
OS
For Windows PC with processor better than Pentium III 450 MHz(Pentium 800 MHz
recommended)Windows 2000/ME/XP/VistaMinimum 256 MB RAM (512 MB
recommended)250 MB of available hard disk space (1 GB recommended)USB portCD-
ROM drive1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor(24-bit color display
recommended)* Samsung Raw Converter 2.0Pentium 4 or later is
recommendedWindows XP service pack 2/Vista 32bit (64-bit OS is
unsupported)Minimum 1 GB RAM1024 x 768 pixels, 24-bit color display compatible
For Machintosh Power Mac G4 or laterMac OS 10.2 or later Minimum 256 MB RAM250 MB of available

hard-disk spaceUSB portCD-ROM drive
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