Anyone found the optional AA battery adapter for...

sredd68 · 10-19-2010, 08:41 PM

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The K-r? I went to the Pentax webstore and they don't have it listed anywhere. Just want to check the price as I may get the K-r also.

Arjay Bee · 10-20-2010, 02:52 AM

what adapter??? For what accessory? "Please explain?"

sredd68 · 10-20-2010, 08:29 AM

My mistake, the battery (AA) adapter

chalion · 10-20-2010, 08:57 AM

I wonder if the K200D battery grip would fit on the K-r?

Actually, looking at the specs in the Pentax DSLR comparison between the K-r, K-x, etc, it states it does not have a battery grip accessory, only a 4-AA adapter available to fit in the compartment.

Last edited by chalion; 10-20-2010 at 09:03 AM.

unixrevolution · 10-20-2010, 09:15 AM

From what I've seen of the K-r, its battery compartment fits either the included Lithium Ion or 4 AAs interchangeably, no adapters/grips needed.

MRRiley · 10-20-2010, 10:11 AM

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sredd68 · 10-20-2010, 12:50 PM

No it needs the adapter for the AA batteries as there aren't any contacts on the compartment door. I saw one Sunday in store but the salesman didn't know about the adapter. They didn't have the K-r on display, they had just got them in stock.

Ananta Androscoggin · 10-20-2010, 01:15 PM

The K-r's battery (which I also haven't found listed anywhere) is the D-Li109

The K-r AA battery adapter goes by the number of D-BH109.

creampuff · 10-20-2010, 05:34 PM

The K-r comes with the slim D-LI109 lithium ion battery as standard.
Although the battery slot shows the outline for AA batteries, you'll need the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109 before you can use those AA batteries. Any four AA batteries (Lithium, Ni-MH rechargeable, alkaline) can be used.
The optional AA battery holder is only just being shipped out so I would give it some time before they are available for sale.

sredd68 · 10-20-2010, 07:14 PM

Thanks guys for your help.

brofkand · 10-20-2010, 09:45 PM

Interesting that for the longest time, these cameras using AA batteries was a huge feature according to Pentax.

Now, they want you to use the pedestrian Li-Ion batteries and pay extra for the AA privilege. Would it have killed them to throw one of those in the box? It's like Apple not including the remote or the video adapters in the box of a $2500 laptop. Makes no sense to me.

au22ru · 11-23-2010, 11:11 PM

The very first eBay prices from HK for K-r's battery and charger
look very good. And car adapter (!) included with main cable too.
This combo is definitely better, than official AA adapter at the moment.
eBay search for K-r battery

JACOBY · 11-24-2010, 01:25 AM

I remember when you would get the camera case also with new gear. but oh well

ovim · 11-24-2010, 02:05 AM

Ebay.de has a battery for 12.80eur (+5 for shipping to Finland) I bought one of these

And another one for 18.90eur (+9.90 s&h to Finland)

And the charger (with car-kit) for 16.99eur (+9.90 s&h to Finland)

All these have free shipping in Germany

And interestingly they list it as compatible with Pentax K-2??

jolepp · 11-24-2010, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by ovim

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And interestingly they list it as compatible with Pentax K-2??

They must know something that the rest of us don't ;-)

10-19-2010, 08:41 PM	#1
sredd68 New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark, NJ Photos: Albums Posts: 11	Anyone found the optional AA battery adapter for... 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. The K-r? I went to the Pentax webstore and they don't have it listed anywhere. Just want to check the price as I may get the K-r also.

11-24-2010, 02:05 AM	#14
ovim Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tre, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Ebay.de has a battery for 12.80eur (+5 for shipping to Finland) I bought one of these And another one for 18.90eur (+9.90 s&h to Finland) And the charger (with car-kit) for 16.99eur (+9.90 s&h to Finland) All these have free shipping in Germany And interestingly they list it as compatible with Pentax K-2?? Last edited by ovim; 11-24-2010 at 02:23 AM.

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10-20-2010, 02:52 AM	#2
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10-20-2010, 08:29 AM	#3
sredd68 New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark, NJ Photos: Albums Posts: 11 Original Poster	My mistake, the battery (AA) adapter

10-20-2010, 08:57 AM	#4
chalion Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 628	I wonder if the K200D battery grip would fit on the K-r? Actually, looking at the specs in the Pentax DSLR comparison between the K-r, K-x, etc, it states it does not have a battery grip accessory, only a 4-AA adapter available to fit in the compartment. Last edited by chalion; 10-20-2010 at 09:03 AM.

10-20-2010, 09:15 AM	#5
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	From what I've seen of the K-r, its battery compartment fits either the included Lithium Ion or 4 AAs interchangeably, no adapters/grips needed.

10-20-2010, 10:11 AM	#6
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	clarified thread title... Mike PF Moderation Team

10-20-2010, 12:50 PM	#7
sredd68 New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark, NJ Photos: Albums Posts: 11 Original Poster	No it needs the adapter for the AA batteries as there aren't any contacts on the compartment door. I saw one Sunday in store but the salesman didn't know about the adapter. They didn't have the K-r on display, they had just got them in stock.

10-20-2010, 01:15 PM	#8
Ananta Androscoggin Guest	The K-r's battery (which I also haven't found listed anywhere) is the D-Li109 The K-r AA battery adapter goes by the number of D-BH109.

10-20-2010, 05:34 PM	#9
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	The K-r comes with the slim D-LI109 lithium ion battery as standard. Although the battery slot shows the outline for AA batteries, you'll need the optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109 before you can use those AA batteries. Any four AA batteries (Lithium, Ni-MH rechargeable, alkaline) can be used. The optional AA battery holder is only just being shipped out so I would give it some time before they are available for sale.

10-20-2010, 07:14 PM	#10
sredd68 New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newark, NJ Photos: Albums Posts: 11 Original Poster	Thanks guys for your help.

10-20-2010, 09:45 PM	#11
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	Interesting that for the longest time, these cameras using AA batteries was a huge feature according to Pentax. Now, they want you to use the pedestrian Li-Ion batteries and pay extra for the AA privilege. Would it have killed them to throw one of those in the box? It's like Apple not including the remote or the video adapters in the box of a $2500 laptop. Makes no sense to me.

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11-23-2010, 11:11 PM	#12
au22ru New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 14	The very first eBay prices from HK for K-r's battery and charger look very good. And car adapter (!) included with main cable too. This combo is definitely better, than official AA adapter at the moment. eBay search for K-r battery

11-24-2010, 01:25 AM	#13
JACOBY Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PGH PENNA Posts: 340	I remember when you would get the camera case also with new gear. but oh well

11-24-2010, 05:53 AM	#15
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Originally posted by ovim ... And interestingly they list it as compatible with Pentax K-2?? They must know something that the rest of us don't ;-)