Battery Grip questions

**UncleVanya** · 07-09-2015, 05:39 PM

I see that the grip can take one Lithium battery. I see it can take 6AA's. Both at once or either? Also does the Lithium battery exceed the performance of the AA's if you use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries?

Adam · 07-09-2015, 05:43 PM

Either or, as each requires a dedicated tray. Both trays are included with the grip. Lithium > Li-ion > Rechargeable AA's as far as battery life goes.

**Scorpio71GR** · 07-09-2015, 06:54 PM

On my K3 the Pentax battery gives more life than my rechargeable ones. I only use the rechargeable batteries as a back up. I find the double A battery tray for the grip to be to big and bulky to carry in my bag. I opted to pick up a couple of less expensive Wasbi batteries to carry instead. For rechargeable batteries I use Envelopes. The grip comes with a tray for the lithium battery and one for double A's and you can only use one at a time.

Michael

**UncleVanya** · 07-09-2015, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Either or, as each requires a dedicated tray. Both trays are included with the grip. Lithium > Li-ion > Rechargeable AA's as far as battery life goes.

So Lithium AA's > Lithium-Ion Rechargeables > Ni-MH AA's

Got it.

---------- Post added 07-09-15 at 10:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

On my K3 the Pentax battery gives more life than my rechargeable ones. I only use the rechargeable batteries as a back up. I find the double A battery tray for the grip to be to big and bulky to carry in my bag. I opted to pick up a couple of less expensive Wasbi batteries to carry instead. For rechargeable batteries I use Envelopes. The grip comes with a tray for the lithium battery and one for double A's and you can only use one at a time.

Michael

Makes sense. Thanks.

theoicarry · 07-10-2015, 08:31 AM

I used the AA when I first got my K3 and grip. It could be great if you are out of power and can only get AA's I found the additional weight kind of bother sum especially if I put my 150-500 lens on as well. Other than that it can come in handy.

07-09-2015, 05:39 PM	#1
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 15,993	Battery Grip questions I see that the grip can take one Lithium battery. I see it can take 6AA's. Both at once or either? Also does the Lithium battery exceed the performance of the AA's if you use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries?

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07-09-2015, 06:54 PM	#3
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,407	On my K3 the Pentax battery gives more life than my rechargeable ones. I only use the rechargeable batteries as a back up. I find the double A battery tray for the grip to be to big and bulky to carry in my bag. I opted to pick up a couple of less expensive Wasbi batteries to carry instead. For rechargeable batteries I use Envelopes. The grip comes with a tray for the lithium battery and one for double A's and you can only use one at a time. Michael

07-09-2015, 07:53 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 15,993 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Either or, as each requires a dedicated tray. Both trays are included with the grip. Lithium > Li-ion > Rechargeable AA's as far as battery life goes. So Lithium AA's > Lithium-Ion Rechargeables > Ni-MH AA's Got it. ---------- Post added 07-09-15 at 10:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by Scorpio71GR On my K3 the Pentax battery gives more life than my rechargeable ones. I only use the rechargeable batteries as a back up. I find the double A battery tray for the grip to be to big and bulky to carry in my bag. I opted to pick up a couple of less expensive Wasbi batteries to carry instead. For rechargeable batteries I use Envelopes. The grip comes with a tray for the lithium battery and one for double A's and you can only use one at a time. Michael Makes sense. Thanks.

07-10-2015, 08:31 AM	#5
theoicarry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 294	I used the AA when I first got my K3 and grip. It could be great if you are out of power and can only get AA's I found the additional weight kind of bother sum especially if I put my 150-500 lens on as well. Other than that it can come in handy.

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