Originally posted by aslyfox Thanks. I did read the product description and the reviews here before I made the post - there weren't many reviews, though they were positive. I am buying new equipment, yes, probably from B&H, Adorama, or Amazon, all have excellent return policies. I do read the fine print - I've been buying camera equipment now for 50 years, though of course anyone can make a mistake and that is good advice. I'll probably buy an aftermarket "two batteries and charger" along with the camera just to have a couple spares at a lower price point than the Pentax batteries, that has worked out well for me with my K-50 and K-70 and my Sony NEX-5n and A6000. However, what I really wanted to know is do YOU have experience with the D-BG6 grip, and based on that what do YOU recommend?
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Originally posted by DWS1 I would suggest just get the camera first and see how it feels and works for you. If you feel the battery grip would improve the handling you can always get it later. The exception would be if there is a good price advantage in buying the camera and grip together. Extra batteries are always a must. I like to have at least 3 batteries for each camera.
Thanks for your comment. I'm not sure there is much of a discount for a package including the grip. For example, right now on B&H the camera and 28-90 lens (with accessory kit) is $2197 ($200 instant savings off list), the camera, lens and grip are $2344 ($300 instant savings off list), so the incremental cost of getting the grip as part of the package is $147. The grip alone is $147 ($100 instant savings off list). Does the grip alone often sell near the list price of $247? Or is it usually around $147, so I can just get it later at that price?
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Originally posted by asahi67 I have the battery grips on my K3 and K1 and I would go for one, the bodies 'feel' better, you have twice the battery power and a place to store a spare SD card.
Yes, thanks for the comment. How is the grip on the K1 body alone? How do you feel about the extra weight of the grip? I probably won't be using a lot of really long and heavy telephoto lenses, but will use the 28-105, and some film era 70-200 or 70-300 zooms.
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Originally posted by AlwaysAl Similar path, acquired the battery grip for the MZ-S to improve the feel, one for the *ist D to offset its penchant for consuming batteries (at least there were AA;s) and have had grips on every camera since. With the K-1 it does make the camera bigger and heavier but there's still something about it that finishes the camera feel. With the grip installed (with the two batteries charged and in place),have never run out of power on a full day shoot. Also, there is the security in the second "AA" battery tray also shipped with the K-1 battery grip. Have never needed it but it's a peace of mind thing. Bought the grip with the the K-1 and was able to get an overall discount on the :"package purchase"..
Thanks for your comment. I have the grip for my MZ-S, and really like it as well. In fact, that is the major reason I'm considering the grip here, I never used to think I'd want a battery grip before that experience with the MZ-S. What kind of a discount did you get with your K1 for the grip? Was it similar to what I posted above?