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thegrasshopper · 04-18-2012, 12:58 PM

Seriouslt thinking of buying battery grip [and not a cheapo look a like!] I am just not sure of the product number.

Any help would be useful plus if any memeber knows a good best price supplier.

Martin

jmg257 · 04-18-2012, 01:09 PM

D-BG4 - highly recommended!

I got mine at B&H - Amazon would have been fine too.

Jüri · 04-18-2012, 02:17 PM

You mean there is a battery grip for Pentax P5? That's funny, because only takes 2 cell batteries.

**gaweidert** · 04-18-2012, 04:48 PM

I have had my camera and grip for three weeks now. I recommend it. Gives you a much more solid hold on the camera. I leave mine on all the time. I am a bit intrigued by the Bower grip. It cost $110 less. It may be a good emergency backup.

thegrasshopper · 04-18-2012, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the info. Martin

johnha · 04-21-2012, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by Jüri

You mean there is a battery grip for Pentax P5? That's funny, because only takes 2 cell batteries.

There was the Motordrive-A (8x AAs), sadly you still needed the 2 button batteries in the camera though.

Adam · 04-21-2012, 03:54 PM

I've tentatively changed your thread title to read "K5". Here's the OEM grip for the K-5:
Pentax D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 & K-5 39846 B&H

Adam
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trublubiker · 04-21-2012, 04:32 PM

I've been using the Pentax D-BG4 grip on my K5 for several months now and I can't speak highly enough of it.

In portrait mode it is an absolute joy to use, and when I mount my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 or DA* 300 on the camera it seems to give the combination a much better feel in the hand and definitely feels more balanced.

And not to forget the 'Wow' factor. With the D-BG4 mounted, your K5 looks like a seriously professional piece of kit.

04-18-2012, 12:58 PM	#1
thegrasshopper Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21	K5 Battery Grip Seriouslt thinking of buying battery grip [and not a cheapo look a like!] I am just not sure of the product number. Any help would be useful plus if any memeber knows a good best price supplier. Martin

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04-18-2012, 01:09 PM	#2
jmg257 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 202	D-BG4 - highly recommended! I got mine at B&H - Amazon would have been fine too.

04-18-2012, 02:17 PM	#3
Jüri Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tartu, Estonia Posts: 83	You mean there is a battery grip for Pentax P5? That's funny, because only takes 2 cell batteries.

04-18-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	I have had my camera and grip for three weeks now. I recommend it. Gives you a much more solid hold on the camera. I leave mine on all the time. I am a bit intrigued by the Bower grip. It cost $110 less. It may be a good emergency backup.

04-18-2012, 09:57 PM	#5
thegrasshopper Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Thanks for the info. Martin

04-21-2012, 03:30 PM	#6
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	Originally posted by Jüri You mean there is a battery grip for Pentax P5? That's funny, because only takes 2 cell batteries. There was the Motordrive-A (8x AAs), sadly you still needed the 2 button batteries in the camera though.

04-21-2012, 03:54 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I've tentatively changed your thread title to read "K5". Here's the OEM grip for the K-5: Pentax D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 & K-5 39846 B&H Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-21-2012, 04:32 PM	#8
trublubiker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hunter Valley NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 143	I've been using the Pentax D-BG4 grip on my K5 for several months now and I can't speak highly enough of it. In portrait mode it is an absolute joy to use, and when I mount my Sigma 70-200 f2.8 or DA* 300 on the camera it seems to give the combination a much better feel in the hand and definitely feels more balanced. And not to forget the 'Wow' factor. With the D-BG4 mounted, your K5 looks like a seriously professional piece of kit.

K5 Battery Grip

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