To Grip or not to Grip? Thats my question

MarkJerling · 07-01-2021, 04:24 PM - **1 Like**

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Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Are you saying it looks better with the grip or without it? Myself, I like things to look "technical" so I prefer with the grip as far as that goes. Also I would think that if you are pro the clients will be moe impressed the bigger the camera is - in the days when wedding photogs were using Bronica and Mamiya 6x6 MFs, some cheated by putting 35mm film backs on them [MINT] Zenza Bronica SQ 135 N 35mm Film Back Holder For SQ from Japan | eBay . Cheaper than 120 film but still made them stand out from the guests with their K1000s.

No, he's saying he does not give a rat's behind how it looks, as long as it works well.

myrdinn · 07-01-2021, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by kiwi_jono

+1 - me too.

I think the grip would help a bit but not as much as for smaller camera bodies.

I own the grip as well, but I never use it. For me it was a waste of my money. The ergonomics are not better and the grip makes the camera much heavier.

**dneira29** · 07-01-2021, 06:20 PM

Like I said I personally love the way it looks but I find myself leaving it at home because of the added weight and size that makes it difficult to fit into my day bag without taking the lens off. The funny part is I always end up putting it back on just to take it off hahah

dlhawes · 07-02-2021, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

...
Are you saying it looks better with the grip or without it? ...

Boolean expression evaluates to "0b" (false). In other words, the answer to that question is, "No." Actually, I think what I said is that I don't care about that. It doesn't look better with OR without the grip.

ChristianRock · 07-02-2021, 12:36 PM

I bought a grip for my K-3 because it was cheap and everyone said it's needed... I never liked using it. It's been on my shelf for months now...

But I'm glad I bought it because otherwise how would I know if I'm missing having one?...

**DW58** · 07-03-2021, 05:59 AM

My K1 II came with the grip. Used it for a few months. I don't anymore. For me personally there was no added benefit. Wasn't much of a bother either so definitely keeping it. Does that help?

**JimJohnson** · 07-03-2021, 06:20 AM

I use the grip for either my K-1 or K-3 (I have the grips for both cameras) under three circumstances: I expect to shoot a number of images in portrait mode, I expect to take a lot of images and want extended battery power, I want the added weight because I am shooting with long lenses without a tripod (the weight dampens oscillation speed). In short, I only carry a grip into the field when I specifically plan to use it.

As both of my grips were part of a bundle at reduced cost from a separate retail purchase, they are worth that cost. While in the relative scheme of photo gear prices they are not that expensive as a separate retail item, I'd have to think pretty hard about spending the money on a grip versus putting the money toward the incremental cost of better optics.

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07-01-2021, 04:24 PM - 1 Like	#31
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Lord Lucan Are you saying it looks better with the grip or without it? Myself, I like things to look "technical" so I prefer with the grip as far as that goes. Also I would think that if you are pro the clients will be moe impressed the bigger the camera is - in the days when wedding photogs were using Bronica and Mamiya 6x6 MFs, some cheated by putting 35mm film backs on them [MINT] Zenza Bronica SQ 135 N 35mm Film Back Holder For SQ from Japan \| eBay . Cheaper than 120 film but still made them stand out from the guests with their K1000s. No, he's saying he does not give a rat's behind how it looks, as long as it works well.

07-01-2021, 04:53 PM	#32
myrdinn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: belgium Posts: 96	Originally posted by kiwi_jono +1 - me too. I think the grip would help a bit but not as much as for smaller camera bodies. I own the grip as well, but I never use it. For me it was a waste of my money. The ergonomics are not better and the grip makes the camera much heavier.

07-01-2021, 06:20 PM	#33
dneira29 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 535 Original Poster	Like I said I personally love the way it looks but I find myself leaving it at home because of the added weight and size that makes it difficult to fit into my day bag without taking the lens off. The funny part is I always end up putting it back on just to take it off hahah

07-02-2021, 09:32 AM - 1 Like	#34
dlhawes Guest	Originally posted by Lord Lucan ... Are you saying it looks better with the grip or without it? ... Boolean expression evaluates to "0b" (false). In other words, the answer to that question is, "No." Actually, I think what I said is that I don't care about that. It doesn't look better with OR without the grip.

07-02-2021, 12:36 PM	#35
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I bought a grip for my K-3 because it was cheap and everyone said it's needed... I never liked using it. It's been on my shelf for months now... But I'm glad I bought it because otherwise how would I know if I'm missing having one?...

07-03-2021, 05:59 AM	#36
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	My K1 II came with the grip. Used it for a few months. I don't anymore. For me personally there was no added benefit. Wasn't much of a bother either so definitely keeping it. Does that help?

07-03-2021, 06:20 AM	#37
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,772	I use the grip for either my K-1 or K-3 (I have the grips for both cameras) under three circumstances: I expect to shoot a number of images in portrait mode, I expect to take a lot of images and want extended battery power, I want the added weight because I am shooting with long lenses without a tripod (the weight dampens oscillation speed). In short, I only carry a grip into the field when I specifically plan to use it. As both of my grips were part of a bundle at reduced cost from a separate retail purchase, they are worth that cost. While in the relative scheme of photo gear prices they are not that expensive as a separate retail item, I'd have to think pretty hard about spending the money on a grip versus putting the money toward the incremental cost of better optics.