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ChopperCharles · 11-02-2012, 11:29 AM

Going to pull the trigger on a K-01 soon... curious if I can use AA batteries in it with an adapter. Would be a shame for those eneloops to go to waste...

Charles.

**THoog** · 11-02-2012, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by ChopperCharles

Going to pull the trigger on a K-01 soon... curious if I can use AA batteries in it with an adapter. Would be a shame for those eneloops to go to waste...

'Fraid not.

The K-01 uses the bigger Lithium battery, same as the K-5, not the thinner one in the K-r/K-30.

Adam · 11-02-2012, 11:40 AM

No AA's for the K-01, unfortunately. The K-30 can take AA's via an optional adapter, and the K-5 can take AA's via the grip.

Na Horuk · 11-02-2012, 12:29 PM

From my experience, the K-01's battery life is pretty great, even compared to K-r. Considering the K-01 is constantly in live view, it is much better.

JinDesu · 11-02-2012, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Adam

No AA's for the K-01, unfortunately. The K-30 can take AA's via an optional adapter, and the K-5 can take AA's via the grip.

I thought the k-5 could also take the adapter? Or is that incorrect?

Adam · 11-02-2012, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by JinDesu

I thought the k-5 could also take the adapter? Or is that incorrect?

I'm pretty sure it can't. Its battery slot has an entirely different shape.

WMW · 11-03-2012, 02:07 AM

You Tube

According to Scott at Photographybanzai, the battery tray in the D-BG4 takes (6) six AA batteries in the grip. Please see the video link above for more information.

Thanks,
Wayne.

JinDesu · 11-03-2012, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I'm pretty sure it can't. Its battery slot has an entirely different shape.

Thanks - I'll have to definitely get the battery grip then, when I get the k-5II.

11-02-2012, 11:29 AM	#1
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 958	Can I use AA's in a K-01? Going to pull the trigger on a K-01 soon... curious if I can use AA batteries in it with an adapter. Would be a shame for those eneloops to go to waste... Charles.

11-02-2012, 11:40 AM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	No AA's for the K-01, unfortunately. The K-30 can take AA's via an optional adapter, and the K-5 can take AA's via the grip. 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:

11-02-2012, 01:54 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by JinDesu I thought the k-5 could also take the adapter? Or is that incorrect? I'm pretty sure it can't. Its battery slot has an entirely different shape. 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:

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11-02-2012, 11:38 AM	#2
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by ChopperCharles Going to pull the trigger on a K-01 soon... curious if I can use AA batteries in it with an adapter. Would be a shame for those eneloops to go to waste... 'Fraid not. The K-01 uses the bigger Lithium battery, same as the K-5, not the thinner one in the K-r/K-30.

11-02-2012, 12:29 PM	#4
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	From my experience, the K-01's battery life is pretty great, even compared to K-r. Considering the K-01 is constantly in live view, it is much better.

11-02-2012, 12:32 PM	#5
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Adam No AA's for the K-01, unfortunately. The K-30 can take AA's via an optional adapter, and the K-5 can take AA's via the grip. I thought the k-5 could also take the adapter? Or is that incorrect?

11-03-2012, 09:34 AM	#8
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Originally posted by Adam I'm pretty sure it can't. Its battery slot has an entirely different shape. Thanks - I'll have to definitely get the battery grip then, when I get the k-5II.

Can I use AA's in a K-01?

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