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**Craigbob** · 04-12-2017, 05:30 AM

Hi all,

New K-1 owner here, and I want to get some extra batteries, who has the best ones? IN the past for my Canons, I've gotten Wasabi from Amazon due they're having more power than the stock Canon batteries. Is that the case with Pentax as well?

If not, who has the best aftermarket batteries?

Dericali · 04-12-2017, 05:37 AM

I find that Pentax batteries perform great, and provide exceptionally long life. I'd just buy another Pentax battery.

rawr · 04-12-2017, 05:44 AM

While the original Pentax brand batteries are best option, [if you are in Australia] I've had good experiences with various camera batteries from Betterbatt. They come from China, but they seem to do some performance testing and quality control on the batteries they source from Shenzhen, so they have always worked OK for me.

**Craigbob** · 04-12-2017, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by rawr

While the original Pentax brand batteries are best option, [if you are in Australia] I've had good experiences with various camera batteries from Betterbatt. They come from China, but they seem to do some performance testing and quality control on the batteries they source from Shenzhen, so they have always worked OK for me.

Thanks, I'm in the US.

victormeldrew · 04-12-2017, 08:42 AM

I've used DSTE batteries with good results. They don't quite have the capacity or longevity of Pentax ones, but since you can buy 10 of them for the price of one Pentax it more than makes up for it.

stevebrot · 04-12-2017, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Craigbob

I've gotten Wasabi from Amazon due they're having more power than the stock Canon batteries. Is that the case with Pentax as well?

They have greater capacity (not the same as power), at least on the label, for Pentax as well. I have been using Wasabi for about six years and have been generally pleased, though they do start to "age" somewhat faster than Pentax (say about the three year mark). I have been thinking that it may be time to replace mine that I bought spring of 2014.

Steve

**gaweidert** · 04-12-2017, 01:31 PM

I have three Watson batteries from B&H that are okay almost as long lasting as the Pentax batteries. I also have two Kapaxen batteries that are not that great. Maybe 200 shots or so. They work fine when charged, but just not for too long. The don't hold a charge as well either. They came as part of a battery charger deal on Amazon.

**eaglem** · 04-12-2017, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by rawr

While the original Pentax brand batteries are best option, [if you are in Australia] I've had good experiences with various camera batteries from Betterbatt. They come from China, but they seem to do some performance testing and quality control on the batteries they source from Shenzhen, so they have always worked OK for me.

Yes I use their batteries too and find them as good as my pentax originals.

sculptor666 · 04-12-2017, 06:25 PM

i got lucky and found a k-01 on ebay for $200, and it came with 8-9 batteries.... used options are out there!

**eccs19** · 04-13-2017, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by sculptor666

i got lucky and found a k-01 on ebay for $200, and it came with 8-9 batteries.... used options are out there!

And you got a decent camera. The K-01's are kind of ugly, but work well.

sculptor666 · 04-13-2017, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by eccs19

And you got a decent camera. The K-01's are kind of ugly, but work well.

yeah, it's neat. after updating the software in it, it's much better at af too. i thought the kids would use it, but i think they prefer an ovf! as for me, i never pick up anything besides the k-1!

**gaweidert** · 04-13-2017, 07:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sculptor666

yeah, it's neat. after updating the software in it, it's much better at af too. i thought the kids would use it, but i think they prefer an ovf! as for me, i never pick up anything besides the k-1!

You could set it up to do something like time lapse photography or set it up on a copy stand and use it to digitize old family photos.

Rickster · 04-13-2017, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by victormeldrew

I've used DSTE batteries with good results. They don't quite have the capacity or longevity of Pentax ones, but since you can buy 10 of them for the price of one Pentax it more than makes up for it.

This! ^^^^^

emsee · 04-13-2017, 09:52 PM

DSTE or Wasabi batteries are good. You will get two of them for the price of one Pentax (with charger). If you do not need extra charger, the price of third party battery is a little bit less than 1/3 of Pentax battery price

sculptor666 · 04-14-2017, 07:36 AM

also, i like the smaller form factory of third party chargers!

04-12-2017, 05:30 AM	#1
Craigbob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 521	Just picked up my K-1 and want to get additional batteries Hi all, New K-1 owner here, and I want to get some extra batteries, who has the best ones? IN the past for my Canons, I've gotten Wasabi from Amazon due they're having more power than the stock Canon batteries. Is that the case with Pentax as well? If not, who has the best aftermarket batteries?

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Dericali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Berlin Posts: 298	I find that Pentax batteries perform great, and provide exceptionally long life. I'd just buy another Pentax battery.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	While the original Pentax brand batteries are best option, [if you are in Australia] I've had good experiences with various camera batteries from Betterbatt. They come from China, but they seem to do some performance testing and quality control on the batteries they source from Shenzhen, so they have always worked OK for me.

04-12-2017, 05:45 AM	#4
Craigbob Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 521 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr While the original Pentax brand batteries are best option, [if you are in Australia] I've had good experiences with various camera batteries from Betterbatt. They come from China, but they seem to do some performance testing and quality control on the batteries they source from Shenzhen, so they have always worked OK for me. Thanks, I'm in the US.

04-12-2017, 08:42 AM	#5
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	I've used DSTE batteries with good results. They don't quite have the capacity or longevity of Pentax ones, but since you can buy 10 of them for the price of one Pentax it more than makes up for it.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Craigbob I've gotten Wasabi from Amazon due they're having more power than the stock Canon batteries. Is that the case with Pentax as well? They have greater capacity (not the same as power), at least on the label, for Pentax as well. I have been using Wasabi for about six years and have been generally pleased, though they do start to "age" somewhat faster than Pentax (say about the three year mark). I have been thinking that it may be time to replace mine that I bought spring of 2014. Steve

04-12-2017, 01:31 PM	#7
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	I have three Watson batteries from B&H that are okay almost as long lasting as the Pentax batteries. I also have two Kapaxen batteries that are not that great. Maybe 200 shots or so. They work fine when charged, but just not for too long. The don't hold a charge as well either. They came as part of a battery charger deal on Amazon.

04-12-2017, 04:25 PM	#8
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	Originally posted by rawr While the original Pentax brand batteries are best option, [if you are in Australia] I've had good experiences with various camera batteries from Betterbatt. They come from China, but they seem to do some performance testing and quality control on the batteries they source from Shenzhen, so they have always worked OK for me. Yes I use their batteries too and find them as good as my pentax originals.

04-12-2017, 06:25 PM	#9
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	i got lucky and found a k-01 on ebay for $200, and it came with 8-9 batteries.... used options are out there!

04-13-2017, 04:12 AM	#10
eccs19 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,510	Originally posted by sculptor666 i got lucky and found a k-01 on ebay for $200, and it came with 8-9 batteries.... used options are out there! And you got a decent camera. The K-01's are kind of ugly, but work well.

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sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Originally posted by eccs19 And you got a decent camera. The K-01's are kind of ugly, but work well. yeah, it's neat. after updating the software in it, it's much better at af too. i thought the kids would use it, but i think they prefer an ovf! as for me, i never pick up anything besides the k-1!

04-13-2017, 07:00 AM - 1 Like	#12
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by sculptor666 yeah, it's neat. after updating the software in it, it's much better at af too. i thought the kids would use it, but i think they prefer an ovf! as for me, i never pick up anything besides the k-1! You could set it up to do something like time lapse photography or set it up on a copy stand and use it to digitize old family photos.

04-13-2017, 06:59 PM	#13
Rickster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE Idaho - Rocky Mtns Photos: Gallery Posts: 580	Originally posted by victormeldrew I've used DSTE batteries with good results. They don't quite have the capacity or longevity of Pentax ones, but since you can buy 10 of them for the price of one Pentax it more than makes up for it. This! ^^^^^

04-13-2017, 09:52 PM	#14
emsee Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 88	DSTE or Wasabi batteries are good. You will get two of them for the price of one Pentax (with charger). If you do not need extra charger, the price of third party battery is a little bit less than 1/3 of Pentax battery price

04-14-2017, 07:36 AM	#15
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	also, i like the smaller form factory of third party chargers!

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