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Review summary: The Samsung Digimax GX-1S ($800 as of 5/5/06) is an entry-level digital SLR that's very similar to the Pentax *ist D2. Though the name on the front says Samsung, the camera has the same small, sturdy body and features as Pentax's latest entry-level ...

Pros: Sturdy construction, small size Controls are easy to use one-handed

Cons: Images didn't look very sharp Must use menus to access many features

Verdict: The Samsung Digimax GX-1S is a little expensive when compared with competitors such as the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, considering that the Rebel XT offers more controls, better image quality, and a larger selection of lenses. As with any digital SLR, ...

Review summary: The Samsung is quick to warm up and fairly quick to focus

Pros: Smooth, reliable manual zooming and focusing , Generous 2.5-inch screen , Tough build, Good image quality

Cons: Controls are not too impressive, Some optical distortion and chromatic fringing

Verdict: It's a boost for simplicity but it soon gets frustrating having to hit the Fn button, then the right button, then scroll and Enter simply to change the ISO sensitivity, for example. Happily the maximum ISO3200 is welcome, given the relatively low ...

Review summary: It's been a couple of months since Samsung dropped their first DSLR, the GX-1S, and we'd yet to hear anything of it since -- until now. DigitalCameraInfo has a review up of the sub-$1g DSLR, and they were pretty thorough in giving it the once-over. ...

Review summary: The Samsung GX-1S is a small, lightweight, 6-megapixel DSLR with a Pentax lens mount, 11-point autofocus, and a kit price around $800.

Pros: Solid Construction, Large, high-resolution LCD, Good Usability, Mirror lock connected to self-timer, Excellent user manual, Compact body, Nice color reproduction, Handles noise well at lower ISOs, Very easy to use

Cons: Poor resolution performance, Unreliable meter - often underexposed, Poor autofocus, Grip is uncomfortable for some users, Kit lens has small maximum aperture    

Verdict: The GX-1S is a puzzling camera. It seems to be a re-branded Pentax rather than a new camera from Samsung. Our hope had been that Samsung would shake up the entry-level DSLR market with its own products, but this camera is either a Pentax or so close ...

Review summary: The Samsung GX-1S is a small, lightweight, 6-megapixel DSLR with a Pentax lens mount, 11-point autofocus, and a kit price around $800. It looks very similar to Pentax's DSLRs, which are tough, nicely styled, and easy to use. Predictions point to the ...

Pros: Solid Construction ; Large, high-resolution LCD ; Good Usability ; Mirror lock connected to self-timer ; Excellent user manual ; Compact body ; Nice color reproduction ; Handles noise well at lower ISOs ; Very easy to use

Cons: Poor resolution performance ; Unreliable meter - often underexposed ; Poor autofocus ; Grip is uncomfortable for some users ; Kit lens has small maximum aperture

Verdict: The GX-1S is a puzzling camera. It seems to be a re-branded Pentax rather than a new camera from Samsung. Our hope had been that Samsung would shake up the entry-level DSLR market with its own products, but this camera is either a Pentax or so close ...