THE Samsung GX-20 digital SLR camera tries to take the pain out of photography by offering a series of easy-to-use features. So, you can junk the truckload of peripherals from lens to lighting kits.

For one, the GX-20 is armed with image stabilisation technology which ensures that shots look sharp even when your hands are shaking. Picture clarity also gets a boost with the 14.6 megapixel image sensor.

Along with that, the large 2.7-inch LCD screen means you can preview images without a viewfinder.

In build, the camera is Rambo in disguise. Its dust-resistant image sensor coating and water-resistant body make it a tough cookie.

• The gadget will be available in the second half of this year. Price unavailable.

This article was first published in Digital Life, The Straits Times on Apr 1, 2008.