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03-06-2019, 06:28 AM   #1
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Has anyone sourced the AC adapter for the KP or found a suitable substitute? According to the manual, it's K-AC167, but a lot of google searching yielded no results. Thanks.

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yeap, I sourced it but I have found nothing.
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I bought a D-LI109 DC adapter for my K-70 on eBay, I use it with a 2 cell LiPo 8000mAh battery when I'm out all night doing Astrophotography. The adapter can be bought with a power supply as well: K-AC128 D-DC128 AC power adapter charger for Pentax K-50 K50 K-30 K-R K-S1 K-S2 | eBay
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K-AC 132 ac adapter kit works, little pricey...

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QuoteOriginally posted by DrawsACircle Quote
I bought a D-LI109 DC adapter for my K-70 on eBay,
Thanks, though it looks like I'd have to leave the battery door open, which is not possible with the camera on a tripod.

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K-AC 132 ac adapter kit works, little pricey...
Thank you. Good to know it'll substitute. Weird that Ricoh lists a specific product for the KP when they already had a product that works. That probably explains why the K-AC167 is not available.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Ex Finn. Quote
K-AC 132 ... little pricey..
Just ordered this substitute HQRP AC Adapter for Pentax K-AC132 for $20.
Thanks again

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Is it possible to charge the embedded battery when in the camera with such an adapter?
I was thinking to get a second one but would like to charge both without having to buy another socket and realted plug...
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QuoteOriginally posted by fsge Quote
Is it possible to charge the embedded battery when in the camera with such an adapter?
I was thinking to get a second one but would like to charge both without having to buy another socket and realted plug...
I do not think you can charge the battery with the AC adapter. At least that is what the manual says.

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I do not think you can charge the battery with the AC adapter. At least that is what the manual says.
And, fwiw, the Amazon reviews confirm that in practice.
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QuoteOriginally posted by rogerstg Quote
And, fwiw, the Amazon reviews confirm that in practice.
And I confirm that from experience.
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Thank you guys for your quick replies, pity it is just for a studio context
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Just ordered this substitute HQRP AC Adapter for Pentax K-AC132 for $20.
I received the adapter today and can confirm that it works with the KP. Kudos to Ex Fin for pointing out that its Pentax equivalent works with the KP despite not being documented as such.
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QuoteOriginally posted by rogerstg Quote
I received the adapter today and can confirm that it works with the KP. Kudos to Ex Fin for pointing out that its Pentax equivalent works with the KP despite not being documented as such.
So where does the adapter plug into the camera?
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So where does the adapter plug into the camera?
Into the DC input on the left side of the camera
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QuoteOriginally posted by rogerstg Quote
Into the DC input on the left side of the camera
Thanks. I don't have my KP at hand so I couldn't have told you it even had such socket. Good to know!
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It's under one of the rubber covers, so not too noticeable in normal use
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