OEM grip vs Original?

netuser · 12-09-2010, 10:35 AM

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What do you think about this grip ?

Battery Grip Holder f Pentax PK K7 K-7 Camera as BG-K7 on eBay (end time 14-Dec-10 03:35:13 GMT)

1/4 of the price from the opriginal one .... (at least in Europe!)

Pauld · 12-09-2010, 11:31 AM

There have been a lot of threads recently about OEM grips. I've had both OEM and original, for my K10D, and I can tell you that although functionally they are almost identical but aesthetically they differ but a lot. Save your money and buy a real grip, you'll thank yourself in the end.

netuser · 12-09-2010, 12:09 PM

Thanks!

12-09-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236	OEM grip vs Original? 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. What do you think about this grip ? Battery Grip Holder f Pentax PK K7 K-7 Camera as BG-K7 on eBay (end time 14-Dec-10 03:35:13 GMT) 1/4 of the price from the opriginal one .... (at least in Europe!)

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12-09-2010, 11:31 AM	#2
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	There have been a lot of threads recently about OEM grips. I've had both OEM and original, for my K10D, and I can tell you that although functionally they are almost identical but aesthetically they differ but a lot. Save your money and buy a real grip, you'll thank yourself in the end.

12-09-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
netuser Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azores Islands, Portugal Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,236 Original Poster	Thanks!