Originally posted by reduno I just picked up a lightly used Kp, and have been experimenting with all three grip sizes. Moving from a K-5/K-3 grip, I am still getting used to the feel. My preference is for the mid size grip, mainly due to the placement of the shutter release button on the Kp. I found with the larger grip that the button was too far back from the front of the grip for me to comfortably use (the K-5/K-3 button is much closer to the front of the grip).
One other issue I noted was the position of the strap attachment on the right side. With my finger positioned to cover the shutter button, I found the split ring for the strap was pressing against my finger. Removing the ring solved the problem but obviously prevents the use of a standard strap. Whilst everyone's hands are different, I was curious if anyone else had found this to be an issue?
With the small grip* the strap lug digs into the web between my thumb and index finger. I use BB autofocus which necessitates my grip location. With the medium grip I can use my fingers more so there is less pressure on the web.
My biggest (only real) issue with KP is my muscle memory is trained to the (more natural) K-1 button locations, especially back AF button, which is poorly placed on KP. I can’t even feel for it. I have to look, and bend my thumb.
* has anyone noticed an iPhone randomly capitalized words and phrases? It auto-capped ‘small grip’