Hoya K3 D-BG5 Grip

DogLover · 11-12-2013, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

Wait wait wait... So the K-3 still is a product that already was in the Hoya pipeline?

I don't think the boxes themselves have any model info on them, that's on a sticker. So that's why this doesn't mean anything.

Mine arrived today in a Hoya box, too. Looks like they went everywhere but Canada.

Did the DBG-4 come with the AA tray? I don't remember, and if it did I have no idea where mine is.

Last edited by DogLover; 11-12-2013 at 01:05 PM. Reason: Addt'l info

MouLaG Ôfr · 11-12-2013, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

I don't think the boxes themselves have any model info on them, that's on a sticker. So that's why this doesn't mean anything.

The box of my D-BG4 is the same as the box on the image of the first page of the thread, with the same reference "A0332" printed on it.

Originally posted by DogLover

Did the DBG-4 come with the AA tray? I don't remember, and if it did I have no idea where mine is.

Yes, indeed, it came with the 2 trays (battery tray and AA batteries tray ).

DogLover · 11-12-2013, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr

The box of my D-BG4 is the same as the box on the image of the first page of the thread, with the same reference "A0332" printed on it.

Yeah, mine too

Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr

, indeed, it came with the 2 trays (battery tray and AA batteries tray ).

Well, crap. I guess I have some hunting to do. Thanks.

jfuqua11 · 11-16-2013, 11:46 PM

Where did you get your battery grip? I look for places to buy it, but they are all pre-order!

**LaurenOE** · 11-17-2013, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by jfuqua11

Where did you get your battery grip? I look for places to buy it, but they are all pre-order!

B&H is where I got mine.

I hope more stock is on it's way, as Black Friday is just around the corner!

TenZ.NL · 11-17-2013, 05:59 AM

Hmm, talking about the battery trays gives me an idea...
I still have a non-functinal chinese DBG-4 imitation grip in the closet. Since the K3 has 2 cardslots it would be convenient to have 2 spare cards in the grip. I`m thinking about removing the SDcard holder from the fake DBG4-tray and glue it to the underside the DBG5 SDcard holder.

Does anyone know if the DBG-4 tray fits in the DBG-5 grip? If so, I can start right now

DogLover · 11-17-2013, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

Hmm, talking about the battery trays gives me an idea...
I still have a non-functinal chinese DBG-4 imitation grip in the closet. Since the K3 has 2 cardslots it would be convenient to have 2 spare cards in the grip. I`m thinking about removing the SDcard holder from the fake DBG4-tray and glue it to the underside the DBG5 SDcard holder.

Does anyone know if the DBG-4 tray fits in the DBG-5 grip? If so, I can start right now

The regular tray does, I tried it. I didn't try the AA, but it would kinda have to I guess.

LFLee · 11-17-2013, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

So as I continue to get used to the K3, I keep thinking that the K3 is so much like the K5, but improved.
The feel and enhancements should really have been called the K5 III.

No matter, now that we have the K50 and 500 it makes sense that the upper Pentax camera should have a different line ala the K30 makeover.

Low and behold, I just got my D-BG5 grip for my K3 and what do I see?

That's right folks - HOYA.

My head is swimming thinking over the "connect-the-dots".

Maybe Ricoh branding is not so efficient after all?

AWESOME!!!!

or..... it means the grip is designed during HOYA era, which means K-3 is actually a HOYA designed product.

dbh · 11-17-2013, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

Hmm, talking about the battery trays gives me an idea...
. . .

Does anyone know if the DBG-4 tray fits in the DBG-5 grip? If so, I can start right now

Both types of trays, AA and Li, are interchangeable as far as my 2 grips, D-BG4 and D-BG5, are concerned. There is a slight difference in finish, but that is the only way I can tell which tray came with which grip.

**LaurenOE** · 11-17-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by LFLee

or..... it means the grip is designed during HOYA era, which means K-3 is actually a HOYA designed product.

I think in retrospect, it was just a Hoya box.

But, given how Ricoh has pretty much cleared out the Hoya pipeline, it would not surprise me if the K3 was ready to go around the K5II timeframe, and they held off until the purchase was completed or the upgraded sensor could be sourced.

Holding a K3, you can't help but think of it as a K5III.
I'm hoping that Ricoh, will sit up and notice how the K3 is selling like hot-cakes and give us what we want and focus on finishing taking care of the upper echelon users.

TenZ.NL · 11-17-2013, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

The regular tray does, I tried it. I didn't try the AA, but it would kinda have to I guess.

Originally posted by dbh

Both types of trays, AA and Li, are interchangeable as far as my 2 grips, D-BG4 and D-BG5, are concerned. There is a slight difference in finish, but that is the only way I can tell which tray came with which grip.

Thanks, I see if this mod works somewhere this week. If it works I can post some pics if anyone is interested.

asahi man · 11-17-2013, 04:23 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Clavius

Wait wait wait... So the K-3 still is a product that already was in the Hoya pipeline?

Yes,this is right.
I know the old K-3 specs under Hoya,lot of differents to the Ricoh Pentax K-3 today.
The old Plan was to bring the K-3 beginning of 2013,than Summer and now we have Autumn/Winter.
Now,the better K-3 is a Ricoh/Pentax baby.
Same the new lenses and Converter,Hoya stopped lot of thing and/or Ricoh is starting it again or bring it in a new/better variation.
Same the 560mm,i know about a different version of this lens.
Beginns before Hoya,than changed under Hoya and the next was Ricoh with the current version.
Pentax had a lot of good projects before Hoya.......and now,Ricoh will bring the most of them.
2014 will be very interesting,like the the known end of 2013.
Look to the great K-3,Flashes,new Limited HD Line and Limited zoom.
And...this is only the beginning of a new Pentax Time

EVERY Size will be in the Program,from APS-C to 645.

Best regards

Adam G · 11-17-2013, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

I'm hoping that Ricoh, will sit up and notice how the K3 is selling like hot-cakes and give us what we want and focus on finishing taking care of the upper echelon users.

I don't understand. Just how many K-3s do you want?

jfuqua11 · 11-17-2013, 05:32 PM

Well I guess we will have the "fullframe" in 2014 but I prefer the 1.5x extra that I get with my lenses and my Sigma 10-20mm is wide enough for me.

**monochrome** · 11-17-2013, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by asahi man

And...this is only the beginning of a new Pentax Time EVERY Size will be in the Program,from APS-C to 645. Best regards

And what letter comes after K in the alphabet?

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11-12-2013, 09:54 AM	#16
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Clavius Wait wait wait... So the K-3 still is a product that already was in the Hoya pipeline? I don't think the boxes themselves have any model info on them, that's on a sticker. So that's why this doesn't mean anything. Mine arrived today in a Hoya box, too. Looks like they went everywhere but Canada. Did the DBG-4 come with the AA tray? I don't remember, and if it did I have no idea where mine is. Last edited by DogLover; 11-12-2013 at 01:05 PM. Reason: Addt'l info

11-12-2013, 02:37 PM	#17
MouLaG Ôfr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brussels Posts: 103	Originally posted by DogLover I don't think the boxes themselves have any model info on them, that's on a sticker. So that's why this doesn't mean anything. The box of my D-BG4 is the same as the box on the image of the first page of the thread, with the same reference "A0332" printed on it. Originally posted by DogLover Did the DBG-4 come with the AA tray? I don't remember, and if it did I have no idea where mine is. Yes, indeed, it came with the 2 trays (battery tray and AA batteries tray ).

11-12-2013, 02:51 PM	#18
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr The box of my D-BG4 is the same as the box on the image of the first page of the thread, with the same reference "A0332" printed on it. Yeah, mine too Originally posted by MouLaG Ôfr , indeed, it came with the 2 trays (battery tray and AA batteries tray ). Well, crap. I guess I have some hunting to do. Thanks.

11-16-2013, 11:46 PM	#19
jfuqua11 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 36	Where did you get your battery grip? I look for places to buy it, but they are all pre-order!

11-17-2013, 05:20 AM	#20
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by jfuqua11 Where did you get your battery grip? I look for places to buy it, but they are all pre-order! B&H is where I got mine. I hope more stock is on it's way, as Black Friday is just around the corner!

11-17-2013, 05:59 AM	#21
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Hmm, talking about the battery trays gives me an idea... I still have a non-functinal chinese DBG-4 imitation grip in the closet. Since the K3 has 2 cardslots it would be convenient to have 2 spare cards in the grip. I`m thinking about removing the SDcard holder from the fake DBG4-tray and glue it to the underside the DBG5 SDcard holder. Does anyone know if the DBG-4 tray fits in the DBG-5 grip? If so, I can start right now

11-17-2013, 10:42 AM	#22
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by TenZ.NL Hmm, talking about the battery trays gives me an idea... I still have a non-functinal chinese DBG-4 imitation grip in the closet. Since the K3 has 2 cardslots it would be convenient to have 2 spare cards in the grip. I`m thinking about removing the SDcard holder from the fake DBG4-tray and glue it to the underside the DBG5 SDcard holder. Does anyone know if the DBG-4 tray fits in the DBG-5 grip? If so, I can start right now The regular tray does, I tried it. I didn't try the AA, but it would kinda have to I guess.

11-17-2013, 10:56 AM	#23
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by LaurenOE So as I continue to get used to the K3, I keep thinking that the K3 is so much like the K5, but improved. The feel and enhancements should really have been called the K5 III. No matter, now that we have the K50 and 500 it makes sense that the upper Pentax camera should have a different line ala the K30 makeover. Low and behold, I just got my D-BG5 grip for my K3 and what do I see? That's right folks - HOYA. My head is swimming thinking over the "connect-the-dots". Maybe Ricoh branding is not so efficient after all? AWESOME!!!! or..... it means the grip is designed during HOYA era, which means K-3 is actually a HOYA designed product.

11-17-2013, 12:44 PM	#24
dbh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Edmonton Photos: Gallery Posts: 404	Originally posted by TenZ.NL Hmm, talking about the battery trays gives me an idea... . . . Does anyone know if the DBG-4 tray fits in the DBG-5 grip? If so, I can start right now Both types of trays, AA and Li, are interchangeable as far as my 2 grips, D-BG4 and D-BG5, are concerned. There is a slight difference in finish, but that is the only way I can tell which tray came with which grip.

11-17-2013, 01:37 PM	#25
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by LFLee or..... it means the grip is designed during HOYA era, which means K-3 is actually a HOYA designed product. I think in retrospect, it was just a Hoya box. But, given how Ricoh has pretty much cleared out the Hoya pipeline, it would not surprise me if the K3 was ready to go around the K5II timeframe, and they held off until the purchase was completed or the upgraded sensor could be sourced. Holding a K3, you can't help but think of it as a K5III. I'm hoping that Ricoh, will sit up and notice how the K3 is selling like hot-cakes and give us what we want and focus on finishing taking care of the upper echelon users.

11-17-2013, 02:36 PM	#26
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Originally posted by DogLover The regular tray does, I tried it. I didn't try the AA, but it would kinda have to I guess. Originally posted by dbh Both types of trays, AA and Li, are interchangeable as far as my 2 grips, D-BG4 and D-BG5, are concerned. There is a slight difference in finish, but that is the only way I can tell which tray came with which grip. Thanks, I see if this mod works somewhere this week. If it works I can post some pics if anyone is interested.

11-17-2013, 04:23 PM - 3 Likes	#27
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by Clavius Wait wait wait... So the K-3 still is a product that already was in the Hoya pipeline? Yes,this is right. I know the old K-3 specs under Hoya,lot of differents to the Ricoh Pentax K-3 today. The old Plan was to bring the K-3 beginning of 2013,than Summer and now we have Autumn/Winter. Now,the better K-3 is a Ricoh/Pentax baby. Same the new lenses and Converter,Hoya stopped lot of thing and/or Ricoh is starting it again or bring it in a new/better variation. Same the 560mm,i know about a different version of this lens. Beginns before Hoya,than changed under Hoya and the next was Ricoh with the current version. Pentax had a lot of good projects before Hoya.......and now,Ricoh will bring the most of them. 2014 will be very interesting,like the the known end of 2013. Look to the great K-3,Flashes,new Limited HD Line and Limited zoom. And...this is only the beginning of a new Pentax Time EVERY Size will be in the Program,from APS-C to 645. Best regards

11-17-2013, 05:26 PM	#28
Adam G Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 143	Originally posted by LaurenOE I'm hoping that Ricoh, will sit up and notice how the K3 is selling like hot-cakes and give us what we want and focus on finishing taking care of the upper echelon users. I don't understand. Just how many K-3s do you want?

11-17-2013, 05:32 PM	#29
jfuqua11 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 36	Well I guess we will have the "fullframe" in 2014 but I prefer the 1.5x extra that I get with my lenses and my Sigma 10-20mm is wide enough for me.

11-17-2013, 05:45 PM	#30
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by asahi man And...this is only the beginning of a new Pentax Time EVERY Size will be in the Program,from APS-C to 645. Best regards And what letter comes after K in the alphabet?