Thinking of Buying a Setup For Vacation For My K-5

BirdDude007 · 07-08-2012, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

An alternative to a strap is the Spider Holster Black Widow:

Black Widow Holster Kit : The Black Widow : Spider Holster

I find it very convenient and just use it with whatever belt I'm wearing.

That looks perfect for what I need! I am ordering one of those ASAP, actually I am ordering the whole kit-holster,belt,pad and pin, maybe an extra pin for the K-x
This system will go nicely on a belt tucked under my shirt so that it really wont stand out like I am a "tourist" or for an invitation to steal my camera.

Docrwm · 07-08-2012, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

Where did you get the batteries?please provide a link

The prices have changed a bit but these are the batteries and they're about $5.50 each.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FHZ3OS/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

The charger I got is this one, which is now sold separately:
Amazon.com: Premium Tech PT-44 Battery Charger for Pentax D-LI90: Camera & Photo

Don't mind the review # for the charger, some idiot gave it a 1 star because its not the right charger for his batteries- not because it doesn't work, broken, etc.

BirdDude007 · 07-08-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

The prices have changed a bit but these are the batteries and they're about $5.50 each.
Amazon.com: NEEWER

The charger I got is this one, which is now sold separately:
Amazon.com: Premium Tech PT-44 Battery Charger for Pentax D-LI90: Camera & Photo

Don't mind the review # for the charger, some idiot gave it a 1 star because its not the right charger for his batteries- not because it doesn't work, broken, etc.

Thanks a million

Docrwm · 07-08-2012, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

Thanks a million

No problem, Do Dawgs.

dmort · 07-08-2012, 02:21 PM

I use this exact combo (k5, grip, 18-135) and i find it is excellent for travel. I was at the beach yesterday and today witj no concerns about sand or spray. I have also had it out in a long rainstorm without issue.

I roll with a second pentax battery in the grip and rarely have to recharge.

I use a large kata strap for this set up, the reflex e. I keep a spare card in one pocket and the waterproof remote in the other.

If you get to the point where you want an L plate for the k5 plus grip check out mestos on ebag.

Sent using Tapatalk 2

BirdDude007 · 07-08-2012, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by dmort

If you get to the point where you want an L plate for the k5 plus grip check out mestos on ebag.

Sent using Tapatalk 2

what is an L plate?

LeDave · 07-08-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

what is an L plate?

Camera L-Plate Review

Unsinkable II · 07-08-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

what is an L plate?

There was me thinking they were these!

sterretje · 07-08-2012, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

Ya I have read about the SDM going out on this lens, but I see I have the screw drive still if that happens for back up.

Please note that SDM below refers to both SDM and DC.

Be aware that some lenses are SDM only (e.g. DA17-70, your DA18-135 as far as I know) and don't have screw drive; they will become manual focus lenses on (older) cameras that don't support SDM (e.g. K100D).

Also, you can't fall back on screw drive in case SDM (in the lens) fails, even if the lens supports SDM and screw drive. As long as the camera that supports SDM detects a lens with a motor in it, it will insist on using SDM and not screw drive. People here on the forums have been 'requesting' for the option to enable screw drive for a very long time.

BirdDude007 · 07-09-2012, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by sterretje

Please note that SDM below refers to both SDM and DC.

Be aware that some lenses are SDM only (e.g. DA17-70, your DA18-135 as far as I know) and don't have screw drive; they will become manual focus lenses on (older) cameras that don't support SDM (e.g. K100D).

Also, you can't fall back on screw drive in case SDM (in the lens) fails, even if the lens supports SDM and screw drive. As long as the camera that supports SDM detects a lens with a motor in it, it will insist on using SDM and not screw drive. People here on the forums have been 'requesting' for the option to enable screw drive for a very long time.

Aaaaahhhh! Now I see.......that clears it up for me

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07-08-2012, 01:22 PM	#16
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784 Original Poster	Originally posted by Unsinkable II An alternative to a strap is the Spider Holster Black Widow: Black Widow Holster Kit : The Black Widow : Spider Holster I find it very convenient and just use it with whatever belt I'm wearing. That looks perfect for what I need! I am ordering one of those ASAP, actually I am ordering the whole kit-holster,belt,pad and pin, maybe an extra pin for the K-x This system will go nicely on a belt tucked under my shirt so that it really wont stand out like I am a "tourist" or for an invitation to steal my camera.

07-08-2012, 01:25 PM	#17
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by BirdDude007 Where did you get the batteries?please provide a link The prices have changed a bit but these are the batteries and they're about $5.50 each. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FHZ3OS/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00 The charger I got is this one, which is now sold separately: Amazon.com: Premium Tech PT-44 Battery Charger for Pentax D-LI90: Camera & Photo Don't mind the review # for the charger, some idiot gave it a 1 star because its not the right charger for his batteries- not because it doesn't work, broken, etc.

07-08-2012, 02:04 PM	#18
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784 Original Poster	Originally posted by Docrwm The prices have changed a bit but these are the batteries and they're about $5.50 each. Amazon.com: NEEWER The charger I got is this one, which is now sold separately: Amazon.com: Premium Tech PT-44 Battery Charger for Pentax D-LI90: Camera & Photo Don't mind the review # for the charger, some idiot gave it a 1 star because its not the right charger for his batteries- not because it doesn't work, broken, etc. Thanks a million

07-08-2012, 02:10 PM	#19
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by BirdDude007 Thanks a million No problem, Do Dawgs.

07-08-2012, 02:21 PM	#20
dmort Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bronx, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 415	I use this exact combo (k5, grip, 18-135) and i find it is excellent for travel. I was at the beach yesterday and today witj no concerns about sand or spray. I have also had it out in a long rainstorm without issue. I roll with a second pentax battery in the grip and rarely have to recharge. I use a large kata strap for this set up, the reflex e. I keep a spare card in one pocket and the waterproof remote in the other. If you get to the point where you want an L plate for the k5 plus grip check out mestos on ebag. Sent using Tapatalk 2

07-08-2012, 05:39 PM	#21
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784 Original Poster	Originally posted by dmort If you get to the point where you want an L plate for the k5 plus grip check out mestos on ebag. Sent using Tapatalk 2 what is an L plate?

07-08-2012, 06:40 PM	#22
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Originally posted by BirdDude007 what is an L plate? Camera L-Plate Review

07-08-2012, 10:30 PM	#23
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by BirdDude007 what is an L plate? There was me thinking they were these!

07-08-2012, 11:07 PM	#24
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by BirdDude007 Ya I have read about the SDM going out on this lens, but I see I have the screw drive still if that happens for back up. Please note that SDM below refers to both SDM and DC. Be aware that some lenses are SDM only (e.g. DA17-70, your DA18-135 as far as I know) and don't have screw drive; they will become manual focus lenses on (older) cameras that don't support SDM (e.g. K100D). Also, you can't fall back on screw drive in case SDM (in the lens) fails, even if the lens supports SDM and screw drive. As long as the camera that supports SDM detects a lens with a motor in it, it will insist on using SDM and not screw drive. People here on the forums have been 'requesting' for the option to enable screw drive for a very long time.

07-09-2012, 03:43 AM	#25
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784 Original Poster	Originally posted by sterretje Please note that SDM below refers to both SDM and DC. Be aware that some lenses are SDM only (e.g. DA17-70, your DA18-135 as far as I know) and don't have screw drive; they will become manual focus lenses on (older) cameras that don't support SDM (e.g. K100D). Also, you can't fall back on screw drive in case SDM (in the lens) fails, even if the lens supports SDM and screw drive. As long as the camera that supports SDM detects a lens with a motor in it, it will insist on using SDM and not screw drive. People here on the forums have been 'requesting' for the option to enable screw drive for a very long time. Aaaaahhhh! Now I see.......that clears it up for me