K-01 Grip

seventysixersfan · 02-04-2014, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by geomez

I got a Gordy's for Christmas exactly like yours Docwrm, but the metal ring gets in the way of my index finger for depressing the shutter release. I'm gonna have to get one with the string instead.

Hmm, I have the metal ring on my Gordy's strap attached to the K-01 and have had no problem with the ring getting in the way of my finger for pressing the shutter.

Does your setup look like mine?

**geomez** · 02-04-2014, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Hmm, I have the metal ring on my Gordy's strap attached to the K-01 and have had no problem with the ring getting in the way of my finger for pressing the shutter.

Does your setup look like mine?

It looks exactly like yours. We must just hold our K-01s a little differently.

GuitarGuru76 · 02-04-2014, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Caver

...and don't forget about the IR remote control sensor - that should remain functional too. Other than that I think you got everything covered. Good luck with your project!

Yes, my 3rd draft has the hole for the IR, Thanks for the feedback.

seventysixersfan · 02-05-2014, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by geomez

It looks exactly like yours. We must just hold our K-01s a little differently.

Are you sure you are using the optional "o-ring strap bumper" (the little rubber o-ring) that cost $1 extra? It helps keep the metal ring from sliding back and forth, thus it never gets in the way of my finger-- whether I use it the regular way or the thumb depress method. But it is also possible we do hold it differently, or that my hands are smaller!

**geomez** · 02-05-2014, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Are you sure you are using the optional "o-ring strap bumper" (the little rubber o-ring) that cost $1 extra? It helps keep the metal ring from sliding back and forth, thus it never gets in the way of my finger-- whether I use it the regular way or the thumb depress method. But it is also possible we do hold it differently, or that my hands are smaller!

Yes I do use the o-ring, and I think that's actually the problem. With the o-ring in place it gets in the way of my index finger when shooting like a normal camera. Without it is able to move out of the way. And I too have smaller hands.

We must just hold the camera slightly different.

Rick in Ohio · 06-26-2014, 01:19 PM

GG78, is there any update on your K-01 grip project? It looked promising, I was just wondering if you were still working on it.

Rick

GuitarGuru76 · 06-26-2014, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Rick in Ohio

GG78, is there any update on your K-01 grip project? It looked promising, I was just wondering if you were still working on it.

Rick

Yes, I am still working on it. not as much as I would like. I do have 3 fitted prototypes that are in daily use on my brick. working out the kinks. I will post when I have it narrowed down to a final working grip. Thanks for the interest.

Mattco26 · 06-26-2014, 05:40 PM

I was just thinking about checking in on this thread yesterday as I was hiking and holding my K-01. Count me as a buyer when you get it figured out. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a little extra grip in the front. I've got big hands and after 3-4 hours the K-01 gets awkward.

**geomez** · 06-26-2014, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Mattco26

Count me as a buyer when you get it figured out.

Ditto

digital029art · 07-04-2014, 09:04 AM

Glad to see the wheels still turning on this ..
In the meantime I've cut one of the Flipbac G1 grips in half. It attaches perfectly (inverted) just above the red LED on the back & makes a great thumb rest. Makes for 2 servings!!

I have big hands and this thumb rest made all the difference, may actually be all I need. Still don't like to annoying rubber flap though..

THANKS to this thread for the idea: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/250524-simple-diy-k-01-thumb-grip.html

**geomez** · 07-05-2014, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by digital029art

Glad to see the wheels still turning on this ..
In the meantime I've cut one of the Flipbac G1 grips in half. It attaches perfectly (inverted) just above the red LED on the back & makes a great thumb rest. Makes for 2 servings!!

I have big hands and this thumb rest made all the difference, may actually be all I need. Still don't like to annoying rubber flap though..

THANKS to this thread for the idea: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/250524-simple-diy-k-01-thumb-grip.html

You're welcome

Do you have any pics you can share?

I've got a flipbac grip on the front of the Canon S95 I was talking about in the link thread you linked.

digital029art · 07-07-2014, 11:09 AM

Sure thang!

The Flipbacs are very soft, easy to cut .. FYI!

**geomez** · 07-07-2014, 12:26 PM

I like that! Very clean.

jporos · 07-09-2014, 10:21 AM - **1 Like**

atop a Three Legged Thing tripod. Belt and suspenders solution to grip. Still, I have no problem gripping the K-01 handheld as is. I am missing something here...

Mattco26 · 07-09-2014, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by jporos

atop a Three Legged Thing tripod. Belt and suspenders solution to grip. Still, I have no problem gripping the K-01 handheld as is. I am missing something here...

It's a square body with an un-ergonimic grip. People with larger hands particularly are looking for a way to make holding the camera for longer periods of time more comfortable. What is there to miss?

02-04-2014, 05:42 PM	#33
GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	K-01 Grip Originally posted by Caver ...and don't forget about the IR remote control sensor - that should remain functional too. Other than that I think you got everything covered. Good luck with your project! Yes, my 3rd draft has the hole for the IR, Thanks for the feedback.

06-26-2014, 05:40 PM	#38
Mattco26 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 118	Good news I was just thinking about checking in on this thread yesterday as I was hiking and holding my K-01. Count me as a buyer when you get it figured out. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just a little extra grip in the front. I've got big hands and after 3-4 hours the K-01 gets awkward.

07-09-2014, 10:21 AM - 1 Like	#44
jporos Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 44	Here's mine with a Gordo strap... atop a Three Legged Thing tripod. Belt and suspenders solution to grip. Still, I have no problem gripping the K-01 handheld as is. I am missing something here...

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02-04-2014, 08:50 AM	#31
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by geomez I got a Gordy's for Christmas exactly like yours Docwrm, but the metal ring gets in the way of my index finger for depressing the shutter release. I'm gonna have to get one with the string instead. Hmm, I have the metal ring on my Gordy's strap attached to the K-01 and have had no problem with the ring getting in the way of my finger for pressing the shutter. Does your setup look like mine?

02-04-2014, 11:28 AM	#32
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Hmm, I have the metal ring on my Gordy's strap attached to the K-01 and have had no problem with the ring getting in the way of my finger for pressing the shutter. Does your setup look like mine? It looks exactly like yours. We must just hold our K-01s a little differently.

02-05-2014, 12:07 PM	#34
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by geomez It looks exactly like yours. We must just hold our K-01s a little differently. Are you sure you are using the optional "o-ring strap bumper" (the little rubber o-ring) that cost $1 extra? It helps keep the metal ring from sliding back and forth, thus it never gets in the way of my finger-- whether I use it the regular way or the thumb depress method. But it is also possible we do hold it differently, or that my hands are smaller!

02-05-2014, 01:58 PM	#35
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Are you sure you are using the optional "o-ring strap bumper" (the little rubber o-ring) that cost $1 extra? It helps keep the metal ring from sliding back and forth, thus it never gets in the way of my finger-- whether I use it the regular way or the thumb depress method. But it is also possible we do hold it differently, or that my hands are smaller! Yes I do use the o-ring, and I think that's actually the problem. With the o-ring in place it gets in the way of my index finger when shooting like a normal camera. Without it is able to move out of the way. And I too have smaller hands. We must just hold the camera slightly different.

06-26-2014, 01:19 PM	#36
Rick in Ohio Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Euclid Ohio Posts: 87	GG78, is there any update on your K-01 grip project? It looked promising, I was just wondering if you were still working on it. Rick

06-26-2014, 03:21 PM	#37
GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	Originally posted by Rick in Ohio GG78, is there any update on your K-01 grip project? It looked promising, I was just wondering if you were still working on it. Rick Yes, I am still working on it. not as much as I would like. I do have 3 fitted prototypes that are in daily use on my brick. working out the kinks. I will post when I have it narrowed down to a final working grip. Thanks for the interest.

06-26-2014, 05:45 PM	#39
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by Mattco26 Count me as a buyer when you get it figured out. Ditto

07-04-2014, 09:04 AM	#40
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440 Original Poster	Glad to see the wheels still turning on this .. In the meantime I've cut one of the Flipbac G1 grips in half. It attaches perfectly (inverted) just above the red LED on the back & makes a great thumb rest. Makes for 2 servings!! I have big hands and this thumb rest made all the difference, may actually be all I need. Still don't like to annoying rubber flap though.. THANKS to this thread for the idea: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/250524-simple-diy-k-01-thumb-grip.html

07-05-2014, 11:30 AM	#41
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by digital029art Glad to see the wheels still turning on this .. In the meantime I've cut one of the Flipbac G1 grips in half. It attaches perfectly (inverted) just above the red LED on the back & makes a great thumb rest. Makes for 2 servings!! I have big hands and this thumb rest made all the difference, may actually be all I need. Still don't like to annoying rubber flap though.. THANKS to this thread for the idea: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/250524-simple-diy-k-01-thumb-grip.html You're welcome Do you have any pics you can share? I've got a flipbac grip on the front of the Canon S95 I was talking about in the link thread you linked.

07-07-2014, 11:09 AM	#42
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440 Original Poster	Sure thang! The Flipbacs are very soft, easy to cut .. FYI!

07-07-2014, 12:26 PM	#43
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I like that! Very clean.

07-09-2014, 11:11 PM	#45
Mattco26 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 118	Originally posted by jporos atop a Three Legged Thing tripod. Belt and suspenders solution to grip. Still, I have no problem gripping the K-01 handheld as is. I am missing something here... It's a square body with an un-ergonimic grip. People with larger hands particularly are looking for a way to make holding the camera for longer periods of time more comfortable. What is there to miss?