K-3 D--Li90 batteries......

DonnaMarie · 05-30-2014, 08:06 PM

I am very new here.

I am looking at up-grading to the K-3 and have a couple of questions about the differences between the Pentax D-Li90 battery and the Watson D-Li90 Lithium batteries. (besides the price) If the new sale (5/30/2014) continues to the first of the week then I will be able to get the package with the body, battery grip and 32 GB SDHC card. Plus the extras I want/need to have enough battery power to go elk hunting for a week.

My basic question is: Is the Watson D-Li90 battery compatable withthe Pentax battery charger that comes with the body kit-NIB?

Also looking at the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR zoom lens as I already have the 18-135 WR lens. I want the metal fittings not available in the two inexpensive primes.

Thanks for your help.

Adam · 05-30-2014, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by DonnaMarie

My basic question is: Is the Watson D-Li90 battery compatable withthe Pentax battery charger that comes with the body kit-NIB?

Yes, it's compatible. The main difference is that third-party batteries often aren't as reliable or long-lasting, but they'll certainly get the job done.

Originally posted by DonnaMarie

Also looking at the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR zoom lens as I already have the 18-135 WR lens. I want the metal fittings not available in the two inexpensive primes.

The 18-135mm has a metal mount (and is better than the 18-55mm since it has silent AF), so there would be no reason for you to get the 18-55mm with a metal mount.

calculator01 · 05-30-2014, 10:29 PM - **1 Like**

There's been lots of battery debates here before and you probably won't get a solid answer about OEM versus third party batteries. Each side of the debate staunchly supports their view and there seems to be no middle ground.

I personal say that only the OEM batteries are worth my money. Never had luck with any aftermarket batteries (for any device actually). But, "free" battery is worth the money.

DonnaMarie · 05-31-2014, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by calculator01

There's been lots of battery debates here before and you probably won't get a solid answer about OEM versus third party batteries. Each side of the debate staunchly supports their view and there seems to be no middle ground.

I personal say that only the OEM batteries are worth my money. Never had luck with any aftermarket batteries (for any device actually). But, "free" battery is worth the money.

Calculator01,

Thanks for the input. Based on your comments and Adams remarks, I can cut down on the costs to upgrade and since B&H is offering the battery grip deal again I am seriously comnsidering that avenue. If the battery grip does not work for me at least I won't have a lot of money invesdted in it.....

**felixkh** · 06-03-2014, 07:02 AM

Get the FA50/1.4 if you want metal mount but don't look down on the plastic mount as it is very sturdy in its own right.

bdery · 06-04-2014, 05:34 AM

I can comment on that particular Watson. It's just as good as the original, after 6 months using it it has not let me down and I cannot tell the two apart by using them.

Others have commented positively about the Wasabi batteries found on Amazon, still cheaper than the Watson and apparently just as good.

In the past I have used an Impact battery for my K20D, again without any problems whatsoever.

DonnaMarie · 06-04-2014, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the input. My new K-3 is due UPS tomarrow (Thursday). I will put my oldest SLRD up for sale once it gets here. Have a friend who wants an entry level and the K-R should suit her. I will keep the K-30's X2

I split the difference and got an extra 1-Pentax and 1 Watson batteries to start.

Thanks again.

05-30-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
DonnaMarie New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Belen, New Mexico Posts: 18	K-3 D--Li90 batteries...... I am very new here. I am looking at up-grading to the K-3 and have a couple of questions about the differences between the Pentax D-Li90 battery and the Watson D-Li90 Lithium batteries. (besides the price) If the new sale (5/30/2014) continues to the first of the week then I will be able to get the package with the body, battery grip and 32 GB SDHC card. Plus the extras I want/need to have enough battery power to go elk hunting for a week. My basic question is: Is the Watson D-Li90 battery compatable withthe Pentax battery charger that comes with the body kit-NIB? Also looking at the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR zoom lens as I already have the 18-135 WR lens. I want the metal fittings not available in the two inexpensive primes. Thanks for your help.

05-30-2014, 08:19 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by DonnaMarie My basic question is: Is the Watson D-Li90 battery compatable withthe Pentax battery charger that comes with the body kit-NIB? Yes, it's compatible. The main difference is that third-party batteries often aren't as reliable or long-lasting, but they'll certainly get the job done. Originally posted by DonnaMarie Also looking at the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR zoom lens as I already have the 18-135 WR lens. I want the metal fittings not available in the two inexpensive primes. The 18-135mm has a metal mount (and is better than the 18-55mm since it has silent AF), so there would be no reason for you to get the 18-55mm with a metal mount. 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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05-30-2014, 10:29 PM - 1 Like	#3
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	There's been lots of battery debates here before and you probably won't get a solid answer about OEM versus third party batteries. Each side of the debate staunchly supports their view and there seems to be no middle ground. I personal say that only the OEM batteries are worth my money. Never had luck with any aftermarket batteries (for any device actually). But, "free" battery is worth the money.

05-31-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
DonnaMarie New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Belen, New Mexico Posts: 18 Original Poster	Originally posted by calculator01 There's been lots of battery debates here before and you probably won't get a solid answer about OEM versus third party batteries. Each side of the debate staunchly supports their view and there seems to be no middle ground. I personal say that only the OEM batteries are worth my money. Never had luck with any aftermarket batteries (for any device actually). But, "free" battery is worth the money. Calculator01, Thanks for the input. Based on your comments and Adams remarks, I can cut down on the costs to upgrade and since B&H is offering the battery grip deal again I am seriously comnsidering that avenue. If the battery grip does not work for me at least I won't have a lot of money invesdted in it.....

06-03-2014, 07:02 AM	#5
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Get the FA50/1.4 if you want metal mount but don't look down on the plastic mount as it is very sturdy in its own right.

06-04-2014, 05:34 AM	#6
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	I can comment on that particular Watson. It's just as good as the original, after 6 months using it it has not let me down and I cannot tell the two apart by using them. Others have commented positively about the Wasabi batteries found on Amazon, still cheaper than the Watson and apparently just as good. In the past I have used an Impact battery for my K20D, again without any problems whatsoever.

06-04-2014, 07:52 PM	#7
DonnaMarie New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Belen, New Mexico Posts: 18 Original Poster	Thanks for the input. My new K-3 is due UPS tomarrow (Thursday). I will put my oldest SLRD up for sale once it gets here. Have a friend who wants an entry level and the K-R should suit her. I will keep the K-30's X2 I split the difference and got an extra 1-Pentax and 1 Watson batteries to start. Thanks again.