Great deal on the GX-1L kit $228

rfortson · 02-18-2009, 04:05 PM

I just saw this deal posted on Fatwallet, $228 for the Samsung Digimax 1L kit (basically the same as the *ist DL). Only this time, I don't have to go through the free printer ebay sales dance to get the final price down.

Yeah, I bought one.

Here's the link for those interested.

Samsung GX-1L deal

So, what firmware/updates do I need to do to it? What are the practical differences between it and the Pentax *ist DL version (which I also have)?

Confused · 02-18-2009, 04:25 PM

Hi rfortson

I noticed that this deal is only available to US customers......boo......hiss !

samsung · 02-18-2009, 04:52 PM

I got my GX-1L last month for a bit more than $228; sweet deal btw.
I'm quite pleased with it so far. Good to meet more GX-1L/istDL users.

Here's a minor comparison between the GX-1L and istDL:
The GX-1L is the entry-level Samsung dSLR for 2006. Its resemblance to the Pentax *ist DL is no accident; the GX-1L was jointly developed with Samsung's partner, the Pentax Corporation. The GX-1L incorporates the same 2 1/2-inch LCD monitor, firmware features, pentamirror viewfinder and shooting performance of the Pentax *ist DL, but increases the number of AF points from 3 to 5.

Steves Digicams - Samsung GX 1L Digital SLR - User Review

In order to use SDHC cards with your GX-1L you may have to upgrade the firmware to 1.02 for SDHC support.

Samsung Digital Camera

rfortson · 02-18-2009, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the information. It looks like the camera handles the same, including using older Pentax lenses. I'm pretty stoked about the deal (shame it's US only).

rfortson · 02-24-2009, 02:36 PM

Received the camera today and set it up for my sister. It's a sweet deal, $230 for a digital slr with kit lens. I upgraded the firmware to use SDHC, installed a 4GB card (holds ~350+ raw images), set it for use on manual lenses (I'm sending her a 135/2.8 and a 28/2.8), and threw in a pack of 4 hybrid NiMH cells. She's going to be stoked! Can't wait to see what she can do with it. She used to take nice shots of her travels 25 years ago.

arhu23 · 02-24-2009, 05:40 PM

I got it too, very nice camera!

rfortson · 02-24-2009, 10:15 PM

Originally posted by arhu23

I got it too, very nice camera!

Welcome to the forum! Be sure to post some shots from your new cam.

02-18-2009, 04:05 PM	#1
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129	Great deal on the GX-1L kit $228 I just saw this deal posted on Fatwallet, $228 for the Samsung Digimax 1L kit (basically the same as the ist DL). Only this time, I don't have to go through the free printer ebay sales dance to get the final price down. Yeah, I bought one. Here's the link for those interested. Samsung GX-1L deal So, what firmware/updates do I need to do to it? What are the practical differences between it and the Pentax ist DL version (which I also have)?

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02-18-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi rfortson I noticed that this deal is only available to US customers......boo......hiss !

02-18-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
samsung Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto/Jersey City Posts: 28	I got my GX-1L last month for a bit more than $228; sweet deal btw. I'm quite pleased with it so far. Good to meet more GX-1L/istDL users. Here's a minor comparison between the GX-1L and istDL: The GX-1L is the entry-level Samsung dSLR for 2006. Its resemblance to the Pentax ist DL is no accident; the GX-1L was jointly developed with Samsung's partner, the Pentax Corporation. The GX-1L incorporates the same 2 1/2-inch LCD monitor, firmware features, pentamirror viewfinder and shooting performance of the Pentax ist DL, but increases the number of AF points from 3 to 5. Steves Digicams - Samsung GX 1L Digital SLR - User Review In order to use SDHC cards with your GX-1L you may have to upgrade the firmware to 1.02 for SDHC support. Samsung Digital Camera

02-18-2009, 08:28 PM	#4
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129 Original Poster	Thanks for the information. It looks like the camera handles the same, including using older Pentax lenses. I'm pretty stoked about the deal (shame it's US only).

02-24-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129 Original Poster	Received the camera today and set it up for my sister. It's a sweet deal, $230 for a digital slr with kit lens. I upgraded the firmware to use SDHC, installed a 4GB card (holds ~350+ raw images), set it for use on manual lenses (I'm sending her a 135/2.8 and a 28/2.8), and threw in a pack of 4 hybrid NiMH cells. She's going to be stoked! Can't wait to see what she can do with it. She used to take nice shots of her travels 25 years ago.

02-24-2009, 05:40 PM	#6
arhu23 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 18	I got it too, very nice camera!

02-24-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
rfortson Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,129 Original Poster	Originally posted by arhu23 I got it too, very nice camera! Welcome to the forum! Be sure to post some shots from your new cam.