k7 + ac adapter

jdiritto · 05-11-2010, 05:41 PM

Will using an ac adapter charge the batteries inside the camera, either in a grip or the body while in plugged in? or does it simply provide a power source so the batteries are spared?
thanks in advance

rockmaster1964 · 05-12-2010, 04:53 AM

I believe it is just a power source and will not charge.

PentaxForums-User · 05-15-2010, 10:05 PM

I have a K-7 with a grip. How do I charge my camera body's normal battery without removing the grip? Or do I have to remove the grip and then take out the camera body battery each time I want to charge the regular camera battery?

It's a little annoying having to remove the grip each time to charge the body battery.

JeffJS · 05-15-2010, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by PentaxForums-User

I have a K-7 with a grip. How do I charge my camera body's normal battery without removing the grip? Or do I have to remove the grip and then take out the camera body battery each time I want to charge the regular camera battery?

It's a little annoying having to remove the grip each time to charge the body battery.

With a hack saw.

I set the camera to use the grip battery first and keep It (or them in the case of the AA option) charged. I don't remove the body battery too often that way.

jaitas · 05-17-2010, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by jdiritto

Will using an ac adapter charge the batteries inside the camera, either in a grip or the body while in plugged in? or does it simply provide a power source so the batteries are spared?
thanks in advance

Can't really answer that question because I havent done testing. But last winter I shot star-trails in minus -30celsius temperatures with ac adapter for about four hours. When I was ready battery was still full (what was to be expected really), but at least this shows that Pentax K-7 battery holds up quite nicely in cold weather. And with short breaks in AC, battery acts as a nice alternative power supply.

**Ex Finn.** · 05-18-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by jdiritto

Will using an ac adapter charge the batteries inside the camera, either in a grip or the body while in plugged in? or does it simply provide a power source so the batteries are spared?
thanks in advance

Power source only.

Cheers, Mike.

05-11-2010, 05:41 PM	#1
jdiritto Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Gallery Posts: 26	k7 + ac adapter Will using an ac adapter charge the batteries inside the camera, either in a grip or the body while in plugged in? or does it simply provide a power source so the batteries are spared? thanks in advance

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rockmaster1964 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frisco Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	I believe it is just a power source and will not charge.

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PentaxForums-User Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 263	I have a K-7 with a grip. How do I charge my camera body's normal battery without removing the grip? Or do I have to remove the grip and then take out the camera body battery each time I want to charge the regular camera battery? It's a little annoying having to remove the grip each time to charge the body battery.

05-15-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by PentaxForums-User I have a K-7 with a grip. How do I charge my camera body's normal battery without removing the grip? Or do I have to remove the grip and then take out the camera body battery each time I want to charge the regular camera battery? It's a little annoying having to remove the grip each time to charge the body battery. With a hack saw. I set the camera to use the grip battery first and keep It (or them in the case of the AA option) charged. I don't remove the body battery too often that way.

05-17-2010, 10:10 AM	#5
jaitas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oulu Posts: 124	Originally posted by jdiritto Will using an ac adapter charge the batteries inside the camera, either in a grip or the body while in plugged in? or does it simply provide a power source so the batteries are spared? thanks in advance Can't really answer that question because I havent done testing. But last winter I shot star-trails in minus -30celsius temperatures with ac adapter for about four hours. When I was ready battery was still full (what was to be expected really), but at least this shows that Pentax K-7 battery holds up quite nicely in cold weather. And with short breaks in AC, battery acts as a nice alternative power supply.

05-18-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by jdiritto Will using an ac adapter charge the batteries inside the camera, either in a grip or the body while in plugged in? or does it simply provide a power source so the batteries are spared? thanks in advance Power source only. Cheers, Mike.