Originally posted by monochrome They probably had some extra pre-printed grip boxes in the inventory, just like the D-LI90 batteries.
Waste not Want not.
Originally posted by DogLover Yeah, that's the only logical reason. Or else somebody forgot to print new ones.
LOL. Probably.
The green and AF buttons are reversed on the grips.
Also, the new grip is different besides the pin-outs and size of the mounting pins.
The new grip is less "swoopy" where your pinky would go, as to follow the contours of the K3.
There is also a slight raised portion on the bottom of the K3 grip.
This is actually a BIG deal in that before, if you mounted a camera plate to the bottom of the K5, the battery tray could get stuck.
With the raised portion that will not happen as there is now about a mm or so of clearance.
Nice!
There is a different treatment to the area around the power/shutter button.
There is a subtle reworking of most of the contours too.
The battery trays appear identical. So much so, that I was scared to mix them up because I would not be able to tell them apart.
Only the compressed gasket (from use) of the older tray and various use marks are distinguishing features.