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peted · 12-07-2006, 10:13 PM

Picked up aother Pentax battery today and have ordered two NP-400 batteries for $28 (for both) plus a 12-24v/100-240v charger for $24. I think that will do me for a while.

The offset attachment hole is not that big a deal I think, if using a tripod and alignment is critical then I think dispensing with the grip will be pretty trivial really.

Scott Rylance · 12-07-2006, 11:14 PM

I just tried one with my K10 today. I've never had one before, so to me, it felt excellent. Cash is a little short at the moment, but I'm going to get one for sure.

roentarre · 12-08-2006, 12:00 AM

That sounds encouraging. I heard it will be soon next week for oz. I pray and pray...

My hands are smaller in size but i love to have 2 batteries in one handle - lasting much more longer for battery charge

Joseph D. · 12-08-2006, 02:10 AM

I have my grip on order as well. I tried it out here at a local "digital expo" and was sold. Now, I like the feel of the camera as is but for my paws, the grip seems to add a place for my pink to rest on rather than under the body. Either way, I'm not in a huge rush but I'm looking forward to the grip and the extra battery. (And that is worthy of comment as well...I think its neat how the two battery system works. Being able to choose one or the other. Or let the camera decide which is stronger.)

Cheers!

roscot · 12-08-2006, 03:33 AM

Mine arrived a couple of days ago. Makes a big difference in how I hold the camera. This is the first portrait grip I've owned, so using it in portrait orientation is a bit strange for me, but I'm loving it. Much more comfortable to use with the second set of controls.

B&H has those Impact batteries back in stock. I ordered a couple of them and a charger, so I think I'm set on power.

Cheers
-Alan

MnR · 12-08-2006, 02:21 PM

Hi,

It is funny that you have to order the grip when there are already two on eBay. The bad thing is that they are being offered by TRI-STATE. Not a good company to deal with.

They are one of the New York/Brooklyn camera stores

Rudy

ChrisN · 12-09-2006, 05:12 AM

Got my Grip Thursday; shot with it today. It certainly changes the camera. Much bulkier, but to my surprise I don't mind, as the Grip also greatly improves MY grip on the camera. I don't feel comfortable yet changing grips to shoot in portrait format; I prefer to simply bring my right hand over the top; it's faster that way. Very handy having that extra battery and SD card storage. Makes the camera feel more stable with a long lens, but I feel silly putting the DA40 on the camera!

Also makes me appreciate how light and compact the DS is!

Last edited by ChrisN; 12-10-2006 at 04:54 AM.

ChrisN · 12-09-2006, 07:38 PM

Some pics of the grip and comparison with DS

peted · 12-09-2006, 07:47 PM

Your pics are not showing because you have to log into that link.

Just post them directly here.

ChrisN · 12-10-2006, 12:29 AM

Thanks Pete. Fixed.

peted · 12-10-2006, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by ChrisN

Thanks Pete. Fixed.

Not a problem mate.

Was in Fletchers on Friday and they had four K10Ds on the shelf.

Starting to get a few reasonable shots, have posted a few here and there, had to post a few at work and scare all the Cononites and Nikonions! ;-)

Have to do a QUACS trip and catch up with you to try that 40mm, reminds me, I have a 28mm F2.8 Tamron adaptall lens around here somewhere that I must try.

*isteve · 12-10-2006, 09:38 AM

I wish the front edge was a little less sharp and shallow, it could hold two batteries and the shutter button was not so easy to brush with your hand in normal orientation.
Other than that it looks good and is well made and functional. Like the SD storage idea. Sadly it wont hold my cable remote!!

peted · 12-10-2006, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by *isteve

I wish the front edge was a little less sharp and shallow, it could hold two batteries and the shutter button was not so easy to brush with your hand in normal orientation.
Other than that it looks good and is well made and functional. Like the SD storage idea. Sadly it wont hold my cable remote!!

Not to many grips that let you have more than two batteries (including what is in the camera so in that regard it is on par with every other grip/camera combination and it does limit the weight just a little.

You just have to get in the habit of turning the second set of controls off when not in use.

It does hold the wireless remote and a spare card though, maybe could just fit one of the pancake lenses with a bit of squishing!!

-=JoN=- · 12-10-2006, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by *isteve

I wish the front edge was a little less sharp and shallow, it could hold two batteries and the shutter button was not so easy to brush with your hand in normal orientation.
Other than that it looks good and is well made and functional. Like the SD storage idea. Sadly it wont hold my cable remote!!

hm..I have large hands, and i never had a problem w/ the grip controls on normal orientation. in fact aside from the shutter release (and green), i find it's hard to press the EV and AE-L buttons even on vertical orientation. I do find it annoying that it only holds one battery (the 2nd one is still in body), you have to take the grip off to swap out the 2nd battery. (much like the *ist films grip)

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12-07-2006, 10:13 PM	#16
peted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133 Original Poster	Picked up aother Pentax battery today and have ordered two NP-400 batteries for $28 (for both) plus a 12-24v/100-240v charger for $24. I think that will do me for a while. The offset attachment hole is not that big a deal I think, if using a tripod and alignment is critical then I think dispensing with the grip will be pretty trivial really.

12-07-2006, 11:14 PM	#17
Scott Rylance Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia/Geelong, Vic Photos: Gallery Posts: 420	I just tried one with my K10 today. I've never had one before, so to me, it felt excellent. Cash is a little short at the moment, but I'm going to get one for sure.

12-08-2006, 12:00 AM	#18
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That sounds encouraging. I heard it will be soon next week for oz. I pray and pray... My hands are smaller in size but i love to have 2 batteries in one handle - lasting much more longer for battery charge

12-08-2006, 02:10 AM	#19
Joseph D. Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 52	I have my grip on order as well. I tried it out here at a local "digital expo" and was sold. Now, I like the feel of the camera as is but for my paws, the grip seems to add a place for my pink to rest on rather than under the body. Either way, I'm not in a huge rush but I'm looking forward to the grip and the extra battery. (And that is worthy of comment as well...I think its neat how the two battery system works. Being able to choose one or the other. Or let the camera decide which is stronger.) Cheers!

12-08-2006, 03:33 AM	#20
roscot Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,363	Mine arrived a couple of days ago. Makes a big difference in how I hold the camera. This is the first portrait grip I've owned, so using it in portrait orientation is a bit strange for me, but I'm loving it. Much more comfortable to use with the second set of controls. B&H has those Impact batteries back in stock. I ordered a couple of them and a charger, so I think I'm set on power. Cheers -Alan

12-08-2006, 02:21 PM	#21
MnR Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iron Mountain, Michigan Posts: 25	Hi, It is funny that you have to order the grip when there are already two on eBay. The bad thing is that they are being offered by TRI-STATE. Not a good company to deal with. They are one of the New York/Brooklyn camera stores Rudy

12-09-2006, 05:12 AM	#22
ChrisN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downunda Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	Got my Grip Thursday; shot with it today. It certainly changes the camera. Much bulkier, but to my surprise I don't mind, as the Grip also greatly improves MY grip on the camera. I don't feel comfortable yet changing grips to shoot in portrait format; I prefer to simply bring my right hand over the top; it's faster that way. Very handy having that extra battery and SD card storage. Makes the camera feel more stable with a long lens, but I feel silly putting the DA40 on the camera! Also makes me appreciate how light and compact the DS is! Last edited by ChrisN; 12-10-2006 at 04:54 AM.

12-09-2006, 07:47 PM	#24
peted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133 Original Poster	Your pics are not showing because you have to log into that link. Just post them directly here.

12-10-2006, 12:29 AM	#25
ChrisN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downunda Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	Thanks Pete. Fixed.

12-10-2006, 03:11 AM	#26
peted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisN Thanks Pete. Fixed. Not a problem mate. Was in Fletchers on Friday and they had four K10Ds on the shelf. Starting to get a few reasonable shots, have posted a few here and there, had to post a few at work and scare all the Cononites and Nikonions! ;-) Have to do a QUACS trip and catch up with you to try that 40mm, reminds me, I have a 28mm F2.8 Tamron adaptall lens around here somewhere that I must try.

12-10-2006, 09:38 AM	#27
*isteve Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 1,187	I wish the front edge was a little less sharp and shallow, it could hold two batteries and the shutter button was not so easy to brush with your hand in normal orientation. Other than that it looks good and is well made and functional. Like the SD storage idea. Sadly it wont hold my cable remote!!

12-10-2006, 12:54 PM	#28
peted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133 Original Poster	Originally posted by *isteve I wish the front edge was a little less sharp and shallow, it could hold two batteries and the shutter button was not so easy to brush with your hand in normal orientation. Other than that it looks good and is well made and functional. Like the SD storage idea. Sadly it wont hold my cable remote!! Not to many grips that let you have more than two batteries (including what is in the camera so in that regard it is on par with every other grip/camera combination and it does limit the weight just a little. You just have to get in the habit of turning the second set of controls off when not in use. It does hold the wireless remote and a spare card though, maybe could just fit one of the pancake lenses with a bit of squishing!!

12-10-2006, 05:53 PM	#29
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999	Originally posted by isteve I wish the front edge was a little less sharp and shallow, it could hold two batteries and the shutter button was not so easy to brush with your hand in normal orientation. Other than that it looks good and is well made and functional. Like the SD storage idea. Sadly it wont hold my cable remote!! hm..I have large hands, and i never had a problem w/ the grip controls on normal orientation. in fact aside from the shutter release (and green), i find it's hard to press the EV and AE-L buttons even on vertical orientation. I do find it annoying that it only holds one battery (the 2nd one is still in body), you have to take the grip off to swap out the 2nd battery. (much like the ist films grip)

Just picked up a grip for K10D

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