Battery grip for K-X?

NecroticSoldier · 04-04-2010, 04:38 PM

Anyone thinks there will be a Battery grip for the K-X any time soon?

flippedgazelle · 04-04-2010, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by NecroticSoldier

Anyone thinks there will be a Battery grip for the K-X any time soon?

Damn, were you reading my mind? I just did a Google search for "K-x battery grip" no more than 2 minutes ago!

I'd buy a battery grip in a minute.

NecroticSoldier · 04-04-2010, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

Damn, were you reading my mind? I just did a Google search for "K-x battery grip" no more than 2 minutes ago!

I'd buy a battery grip in a minute.

LOL me too man, strange... I have been reading people's minds all day. Not sure if they would though... because it's a pretty small camera... I HOPE THOUGH!

timstone · 04-04-2010, 04:56 PM

I wish there was...I would definitely buy one.

NecroticSoldier · 04-04-2010, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by timstone

I wish there was...I would definitely buy one.

Even... if it was black??? and not white?

timstone · 04-04-2010, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by NecroticSoldier

Even... if it was black??? and not white?

A little contrast is good

Plus I have 2 black lenses...1 white

knoxploration · 04-04-2010, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by NecroticSoldier

Anyone thinks there will be a Battery grip for the K-X any time soon?

Don't hold your breath. There's no connection on the camera for an external grip (so the grip couldn't do more than provide power - no portrait-mode buttons or dials), and AFAIK the battery compartment door can't be removed, which limits the options for using a dummy battery to pass power through from a grip.

**Rondec** · 04-04-2010, 06:53 PM

I guess some one who was really ingenous could use a remote controlled button in such a grip, but it still wouldn't give you a dial or any other buttons.

sajah · 04-04-2010, 07:39 PM

I have a third party grip for my *istDS, and since *istDS doesn't have connection to battery grip, this third party grip connects to the body by using the cable release plug. The side door where the plug is, is covered as part of the grip so it's safe and actually quite cool. (Note that this grip is not a battery grip, it holds no extra batteries, but it gives you portrait-mode shutter button and vertical grip)

I thought that similar grip could be made for Pentax K-x, but then I found out K-x has no cable release plug! Bummer!

NecroticSoldier · 04-04-2010, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by knoxploration

Don't hold your breath. There's no connection on the camera for an external grip (so the grip couldn't do more than provide power - no portrait-mode buttons or dials), and AFAIK the battery compartment door can't be removed, which limits the options for using a dummy battery to pass power through from a grip.

Forgot about that... ;((( (sigh) the design was never meant to be... I guess. Thanks for reminding me.... but hey! at least it's not that hard to change 4 AAs.

flippedgazelle · 04-04-2010, 09:23 PM

Funny thing is, I'm much less concerned about the "battery" part of the grip as about the size. The K-x is so small.

NecroticSoldier · 04-05-2010, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by flippedgazelle

Funny thing is, I'm much less concerned about the "battery" part of the grip as about the size. The K-x is so small.

Definitely, my hands need more room!

clarkebd · 04-05-2010, 08:35 AM

I agree...I would LOVE a grip - mainly to make the camera easier to hold as it's too small for my hands.

But I love the camera and don't want a different one, thus the purchase still.

kytra · 04-05-2010, 03:37 PM

lol guys, welcome to the product design taking into account market segmentation... generally speaking the target market for K-x would not use a battery grip plus if one wants to upgrade the next step is the K7 and more $$.

I fully agree that the above raises the question about the different sensor capabilities of K-x and K7 but that has been covered in so many posts until now...

Pentaxian210 · 04-06-2010, 12:28 AM

I have to say, this is keeping me from buying this camera. All the great reviews and it just lacks some of the things that I fell in love w/ on my K200D. The grip on the K200D makes it a beast! Also, the size of the KX seems way 2 small for me. I guess I'll keep saving up until I can get my hands on a K7.

04-04-2010, 04:38 PM	#1
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488	Battery grip for K-X? Anyone thinks there will be a Battery grip for the K-X any time soon?

04-06-2010, 12:28 AM	#15
Pentaxian210 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 18	KX grip gripe! I have to say, this is keeping me from buying this camera. All the great reviews and it just lacks some of the things that I fell in love w/ on my K200D. The grip on the K200D makes it a beast! Also, the size of the KX seems way 2 small for me. I guess I'll keep saving up until I can get my hands on a K7.

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04-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#2
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Originally posted by NecroticSoldier Anyone thinks there will be a Battery grip for the K-X any time soon? Damn, were you reading my mind? I just did a Google search for "K-x battery grip" no more than 2 minutes ago! I'd buy a battery grip in a minute.

04-04-2010, 04:55 PM	#3
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by flippedgazelle Damn, were you reading my mind? I just did a Google search for "K-x battery grip" no more than 2 minutes ago! I'd buy a battery grip in a minute. LOL me too man, strange... I have been reading people's minds all day. Not sure if they would though... because it's a pretty small camera... I HOPE THOUGH!

04-04-2010, 04:56 PM	#4
timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	I wish there was...I would definitely buy one.

04-04-2010, 05:01 PM	#5
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by timstone I wish there was...I would definitely buy one. Even... if it was black??? and not white?

04-04-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	Originally posted by NecroticSoldier Even... if it was black??? and not white? A little contrast is good Plus I have 2 black lenses...1 white

04-04-2010, 06:30 PM	#7
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Originally posted by NecroticSoldier Anyone thinks there will be a Battery grip for the K-X any time soon? Don't hold your breath. There's no connection on the camera for an external grip (so the grip couldn't do more than provide power - no portrait-mode buttons or dials), and AFAIK the battery compartment door can't be removed, which limits the options for using a dummy battery to pass power through from a grip.

04-04-2010, 06:53 PM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,662	I guess some one who was really ingenous could use a remote controlled button in such a grip, but it still wouldn't give you a dial or any other buttons.

04-04-2010, 07:39 PM	#9
sajah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Korea Photos: Gallery Posts: 275	I have a third party grip for my istDS, and since istDS doesn't have connection to battery grip, this third party grip connects to the body by using the cable release plug. The side door where the plug is, is covered as part of the grip so it's safe and actually quite cool. (Note that this grip is not a battery grip, it holds no extra batteries, but it gives you portrait-mode shutter button and vertical grip) I thought that similar grip could be made for Pentax K-x, but then I found out K-x has no cable release plug! Bummer!

04-04-2010, 07:40 PM	#10
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by knoxploration Don't hold your breath. There's no connection on the camera for an external grip (so the grip couldn't do more than provide power - no portrait-mode buttons or dials), and AFAIK the battery compartment door can't be removed, which limits the options for using a dummy battery to pass power through from a grip. Forgot about that... ;((( (sigh) the design was never meant to be... I guess. Thanks for reminding me.... but hey! at least it's not that hard to change 4 AAs.

04-04-2010, 09:23 PM	#11
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	Funny thing is, I'm much less concerned about the "battery" part of the grip as about the size. The K-x is so small.

04-05-2010, 08:01 AM	#12
NecroticSoldier Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 488 Original Poster	Originally posted by flippedgazelle Funny thing is, I'm much less concerned about the "battery" part of the grip as about the size. The K-x is so small. Definitely, my hands need more room!

04-05-2010, 08:35 AM	#13
clarkebd Guest	I agree...I would LOVE a grip - mainly to make the camera easier to hold as it's too small for my hands. But I love the camera and don't want a different one, thus the purchase still.

04-05-2010, 03:37 PM	#14
kytra Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bucharest Posts: 482	lol guys, welcome to the product design taking into account market segmentation... generally speaking the target market for K-x would not use a battery grip plus if one wants to upgrade the next step is the K7 and more $$. I fully agree that the above raises the question about the different sensor capabilities of K-x and K7 but that has been covered in so many posts until now...