KP Grips

robtcorl · 10-28-2017, 04:06 PM - **1 Like**

I have medium size hands and use the large grip only, but the 300mm practically lives on my KP.

**BruceBanner** · 11-03-2017, 12:59 AM - **1 Like**

If anyone would care to share a series of pics showing their med or large grips attached, from down above and other angles, that would be swell

**i_trax** · 11-03-2017, 10:04 PM - **1 Like**

The medium grip arrived from Japan, much better for my fingers than the small one.
The price 4500 Yen.This is not just a piece of plastic but nevertheless it should come free with the camera.
The medium gives you similar feel as K-s1.
I might get the large one as well that should feel more closer to K-1.

**BruceBanner** · 11-04-2017, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

The medium grip arrived from Japan, much better for my fingers than the small one.
The price 4500 Yen.This is not just a piece of plastic but nevertheless it should come free with the camera.
The medium gives you similar feel as K-s1.
I might get the large one as well that should feel more closer to K-1.

Pics or it didn't happen

**i_trax** · 11-04-2017, 10:18 PM

OK, a few quick ones

**i_trax** · 11-04-2017, 10:23 PM - **1 Like**

some more

**BruceBanner** · 11-05-2017, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

some more

Fantastic pics! Thanks mate. That's not the XS 40mm is it? It looks real nice but, how you finding the 40mm 2.8? Liking it? I'm really on the look out for a rare silver XS 40mm 2.8, they do exist!

northcoastgreg · 11-05-2017, 10:27 AM

I've used all three grips and find the largest by far the most comfortable. The smallest grip is okay provided I use light lenses and hold the camera with the tips of my fingers, like I hold my Olympus E-M5ii, rather than gripping with the full hand. I find the medium grip least comfortable, is it's not good for either finger or full hand grip.

Incidentally, the KP battery grip comes with the largest grip, so if you don't have the largest grip, that's one way to acquire it.

**BruceBanner** · 11-05-2017, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

I've used all three grips and find the largest by far the most uncomfortable. The smallest grip is okay provided I use light lenses and hold the camera with the tips of my fingers, like I hold my Olympus E-M5ii, rather than gripping with the full hand. I find the medium grip least comfortable, is it's not good for either finger or full hand grip.

Incidentally, the KP battery grip comes with the largest grip, so if you don't have the largest grip, that's one way to acquire it.

Good to know, ta!

th1952 · 11-05-2017, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

I've used all three grips and find the largest by far the most uncomfortable. The smallest grip is okay provided I use light lenses and hold the camera with the tips of my fingers, like I hold my Olympus E-M5ii, rather than gripping with the full hand. I find the medium grip least comfortable, is it's not good for either finger or full hand grip.

Incidentally, the KP battery grip comes with the largest grip, so if you don't have the largest grip, that's one way to acquire it.

Which grip do you find the most comfortable? Looks like you mentioned both medium and large as uncomfortable.

northcoastgreg · 11-05-2017, 07:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by th1952

Which grip do you find the most comfortable? Looks like you mentioned both medium and large as uncomfortable.

Actually, I miswrote. I find the largest grip most comfortable. But the smallest is usable provided you don't try to grip the camera as you would with the largest grip. With the smallest grip, you have to grip the camera with two center fingers curled against the grip, and your thumb secured in the thumb rest. You can't grip the camera as you might with the largest grip, with your palm against the side of the camera.

th1952 · 11-05-2017, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Actually, I miswrote. I find the largest grip most comfortable. But the smallest is usable provided you don't try to grip the camera as you would with the largest grip. With the smallest grip, you have to grip the camera with two center fingers curled against the grip, and your thumb secured in the thumb rest. You can't grip the camera as you might with the largest grip, with your palm against the side of the camera.

Thanks for clarifying!

**i_trax** · 11-05-2017, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by BruceBanner

Fantastic pics! Thanks mate. That's not the XS 40mm is it? It looks real nice but, how you finding the 40mm 2.8? Liking it? I'm really on the look out for a rare silver XS 40mm 2.8, they do exist!

I like DA 40 2.8 very much, works great with K-1 and crop sensors.
I just placed black XS 40 2.8 with the square black hood on KP, might take more photos tonight.

**BruceBanner** · 11-06-2017, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

I like DA 40 2.8 very much, works great with K-1 and crop sensors.
I just placed black XS 40 2.8 with the square black hood on KP, might take more photos tonight.

I would love to see some pics of that set up!

AmsAmt · 11-06-2017, 08:14 AM - **1 Like**

Coming from the K-X the grip design felt strange.
Started with the medium one, then changed to the small one.
It took a while to get use too , but now every other dslr feels big and uncomfortable.
I love the compactness of the KP. (Among other things

)
In the European union all grips are provided .

11-05-2017, 10:27 AM	#23
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,168	I've used all three grips and find the largest by far the most comfortable. The smallest grip is okay provided I use light lenses and hold the camera with the tips of my fingers, like I hold my Olympus E-M5ii, rather than gripping with the full hand. I find the medium grip least comfortable, is it's not good for either finger or full hand grip. Incidentally, the KP battery grip comes with the largest grip, so if you don't have the largest grip, that's one way to acquire it. Last edited by northcoastgreg; 11-05-2017 at 07:05 PM.

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10-28-2017, 04:06 PM - 1 Like	#16
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I have medium size hands and use the large grip only, but the 300mm practically lives on my KP.

11-03-2017, 12:59 AM - 1 Like	#17
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	If anyone would care to share a series of pics showing their med or large grips attached, from down above and other angles, that would be swell

11-03-2017, 10:04 PM - 1 Like	#18
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	The medium grip arrived from Japan, much better for my fingers than the small one. The price 4500 Yen.This is not just a piece of plastic but nevertheless it should come free with the camera. The medium gives you similar feel as K-s1. I might get the large one as well that should feel more closer to K-1.

11-04-2017, 05:12 AM	#19
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax The medium grip arrived from Japan, much better for my fingers than the small one. The price 4500 Yen.This is not just a piece of plastic but nevertheless it should come free with the camera. The medium gives you similar feel as K-s1. I might get the large one as well that should feel more closer to K-1. Pics or it didn't happen

11-05-2017, 01:34 AM	#22
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax some more Fantastic pics! Thanks mate. That's not the XS 40mm is it? It looks real nice but, how you finding the 40mm 2.8? Liking it? I'm really on the look out for a rare silver XS 40mm 2.8, they do exist!

11-05-2017, 11:42 AM	#24
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by northcoastgreg I've used all three grips and find the largest by far the most uncomfortable. The smallest grip is okay provided I use light lenses and hold the camera with the tips of my fingers, like I hold my Olympus E-M5ii, rather than gripping with the full hand. I find the medium grip least comfortable, is it's not good for either finger or full hand grip. Incidentally, the KP battery grip comes with the largest grip, so if you don't have the largest grip, that's one way to acquire it. Good to know, ta!

11-05-2017, 01:09 PM	#25
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Originally posted by northcoastgreg I've used all three grips and find the largest by far the most uncomfortable. The smallest grip is okay provided I use light lenses and hold the camera with the tips of my fingers, like I hold my Olympus E-M5ii, rather than gripping with the full hand. I find the medium grip least comfortable, is it's not good for either finger or full hand grip. Incidentally, the KP battery grip comes with the largest grip, so if you don't have the largest grip, that's one way to acquire it. Which grip do you find the most comfortable? Looks like you mentioned both medium and large as uncomfortable.

11-05-2017, 07:07 PM - 1 Like	#26
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,168	Originally posted by th1952 Which grip do you find the most comfortable? Looks like you mentioned both medium and large as uncomfortable. Actually, I miswrote. I find the largest grip most comfortable. But the smallest is usable provided you don't try to grip the camera as you would with the largest grip. With the smallest grip, you have to grip the camera with two center fingers curled against the grip, and your thumb secured in the thumb rest. You can't grip the camera as you might with the largest grip, with your palm against the side of the camera.

11-05-2017, 07:09 PM	#27
th1952 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Berea, Ohio Posts: 446	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Actually, I miswrote. I find the largest grip most comfortable. But the smallest is usable provided you don't try to grip the camera as you would with the largest grip. With the smallest grip, you have to grip the camera with two center fingers curled against the grip, and your thumb secured in the thumb rest. You can't grip the camera as you might with the largest grip, with your palm against the side of the camera. Thanks for clarifying!

11-05-2017, 11:00 PM	#28
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by BruceBanner Fantastic pics! Thanks mate. That's not the XS 40mm is it? It looks real nice but, how you finding the 40mm 2.8? Liking it? I'm really on the look out for a rare silver XS 40mm 2.8, they do exist! I like DA 40 2.8 very much, works great with K-1 and crop sensors. I just placed black XS 40 2.8 with the square black hood on KP, might take more photos tonight.

11-06-2017, 12:08 AM	#29
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax I like DA 40 2.8 very much, works great with K-1 and crop sensors. I just placed black XS 40 2.8 with the square black hood on KP, might take more photos tonight. I would love to see some pics of that set up!

11-06-2017, 08:14 AM - 1 Like	#30
AmsAmt Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 32	Coming from the K-X the grip design felt strange. Started with the medium one, then changed to the small one. It took a while to get use too , but now every other dslr feels big and uncomfortable. I love the compactness of the KP. (Among other things ) In the European union all grips are provided .

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