BTW - are these new Vario-Schneiders and Vario-Elmars comparable to the golden age ones? Anyone with hands-on experience? Peeter -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of karl shah-jenner Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 2:18 AM To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: samsung enter the dslr market http://www.dimagemaker.com/article.php?articleID=411 "Samsung Camera has entered the DSLR market with the Samsung GX-1S, a six megapixel model featuring world renowned Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable lens DSLR was developed jointly with partner Pentax Corporation. "Through this partnership, and the GX-1S introduction, we have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in the DSLR space and dramatically expand the range of options available to consumers under the Samsung Brand," says Ken Gerb, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Samsung Camera. "The GX-1S includes features that the consumer has demanded in the competitive digital camera market including a large, 2.5-inch LCD and the ability to interchangeably use Schneider and Pentax lenses for superb image clarity." etc.. k
