K20d non Pentax batteries?

SlickYamaha · 03-09-2011, 03:53 PM

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Just picked up 2 generic 1500 mAh batteries and a generic charger with the cigarette lighter adaptor for $22. Missed a better deal for two of each for $15 but this will work perfect.

WheresWaldo · 03-09-2011, 06:24 PM

A while ago I did some testing of non-Pentax batteries for the K20D, here are the threads:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/44194-che...rth-price.html
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/44863-chi...round-2-a.html
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/46273-chi...round-3-a.html

5teve · 03-09-2011, 10:13 PM

I did a bit of research a few years ago on this and decided on SIDO branded batteries. they perform almost as well as the pentax one and are very well made. no shoddy cases that you have to squeeze into the body.

Although Sido are a typical manufacturer of batteries, they seem to have a good reputation for reliability and correctly stating mah...

i seem to remember them being cheap also....

Steve

SlickYamaha · 03-10-2011, 04:08 AM

These are the ones i picked up, hope they are the good ones!

2X Battery for Pentax K10 K10D K20D D-Li50/NP400 DLi50 - eBay (item 110514303904 end time Mar-26-11 16:11:02 PDT)

CAMERA BATTERY CHARGER FOR PENTAX SLR D-LI50 K10D K20D - eBay (item 370450122949 end time Mar-25-11 14:01:22 PDT)

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03-09-2011, 03:53 PM	#16
SlickYamaha Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bel Air MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 840 Original Poster	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. Just picked up 2 generic 1500 mAh batteries and a generic charger with the cigarette lighter adaptor for $22. Missed a better deal for two of each for $15 but this will work perfect.

03-09-2011, 06:24 PM	#17
WheresWaldo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 498	A while ago I did some testing of non-Pentax batteries for the K20D, here are the threads: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/44194-che...rth-price.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/44863-chi...round-2-a.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-field-accessories/46273-chi...round-3-a.html

03-09-2011, 10:13 PM	#18
5teve Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth - Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 226	I did a bit of research a few years ago on this and decided on SIDO branded batteries. they perform almost as well as the pentax one and are very well made. no shoddy cases that you have to squeeze into the body. Although Sido are a typical manufacturer of batteries, they seem to have a good reputation for reliability and correctly stating mah... i seem to remember them being cheap also.... Steve

03-10-2011, 04:08 AM	#19
SlickYamaha Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bel Air MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 840 Original Poster	These are the ones i picked up, hope they are the good ones! 2X Battery for Pentax K10 K10D K20D D-Li50/NP400 DLi50 - eBay (item 110514303904 end time Mar-26-11 16:11:02 PDT) CAMERA BATTERY CHARGER FOR PENTAX SLR D-LI50 K10D K20D - eBay (item 370450122949 end time Mar-25-11 14:01:22 PDT)