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Samsung Kenox ZL-4 |
 Version française |
Manufactured or assembled in Corée from 1994 to (After) 1994.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 14511
See the complete technical specifications
Chronology of cameras Samsung
Already present in the photography market since the late 1980s, the Samsung Group also had significant expertise in the consumer electronics sector by 2000. Consequently, Samsung quickly ventured into the development of digital cameras.
Unfortunately, the brand lacked recognition among photographers and was unable to generate significant interest in its camera models. Efforts to collaborate with established camera or lens manufacturers failed to achieve the desired results, as Samsung remained too focused on its own approach. Despite offering cameras with innovative features, sales never took off. In 2015, Samsung withdrew from the camera market, shifting its focus to smartphones (in addition to more traditional markets like home appliances).
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The Kenox ZL-4 was announced by Samsung Aerospace on April 11, 1994, with availability starting from May 1994. It was developed in cooperation with Chinon, and the agreement between Samsung and Chinon did not impose any export restrictions.1
Perhaps for this reason, you can find the following labels underneath the original box:
- Fabriqué en Corée (French)
- Hecho en Corea (Spanish)
- Made in Korea (English)
However, all the contents of the box, including the user manual, are in Hangul (the Korean alphabet), which suggests that the product was primarily marketed towards the South Korean market. This assumption is reinforced by the observed absence of this model outside of South Korean second-hand sales websites.
Although developed in cooperation with Chinon, some considered the Kenox ZL-4 at its release to be the first single-lens reflex camera manufactured in South Korea.1
The inscription "KOREA" underneath the camera body confirms its origin.
The Kenox ZL-4 is a bridge camera with a 3.5x zoom ratio (38-135mm).
By default, the focusing system uses three zones unless the Spot-AF mode is activated.
The multiple exposure mode is activated by simultaneously pressing the DRIVE and Spot-AF buttons. To deactivate this mode, you need to turn off the camera.
The long exposure (Bulb) mode is automatically activated when lighting conditions are insufficient. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down.
Interesting links or bibliography :
| [1] (kr) "Samsung Aerospace announces 6 new camera products at the same time - naver.com", suggested by Matthieu F |
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