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peterjcb · 01-15-2014, 02:14 PM

...just installed a battery grip on my K20D and it really improves the whole aura of the camera for me....... I love the way it looks and it also makes it a lot easier to handle.
Of course the K20D is so stingy on battery drain that the extra battery in there is a moot issue for me at least but having plenty of extra power isn't a bad thing.
Here is a photo of it with the DA 18-55 AL II lens. Will look forward to putting on the 12-24 lens and going out for a shoot...people might start mistaking me for a professional if I do that...

Adam · 01-15-2014, 02:18 PM

Looks great! I agree that the battery grips make Pentax cameras look better- and easier to hold with big lenses.

aoeu · 01-15-2014, 02:25 PM

I prefer 5 inch cases.

Next upgrade the K20 w/grip goes.

The *istD is a keeper.

**blackcloudbrew** · 01-15-2014, 02:53 PM

I love my BG-2 grip on my K20d as well. The only thing is that occasionally there is some kind of bug that happens with the grip. Sometimes (and it's rare), if the grip is on when you turn the camera on, the grip controls will not work (or so I recall). It's been a while since I thought about this but I also think it was dependent on the particular lens mounted. Unfortunately, I've lost those details. The fix is simple turn the camera and grip off. Turn the camera on then the grip, that should do it.

Oh, there is no doubt that if your camera has a battery grip, many people assume that it is a 'nice camera' and some assume that you are a pro. Dumb but...size does matter sometimes.

zekewhipper · 01-16-2014, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

I love my BG-2 grip on my K20d as well. The only thing is that occasionally there is some kind of bug that happens with the grip. Sometimes (and it's rare), if the grip is on when you turn the camera on, the grip controls will not work (or so I recall).

When you encounter situations like that, check to see that you don't have a dial or switch stuck between settings first.

zekewhipper · 01-16-2014, 04:33 PM

I like my K20D grip too however, I lament that it doesn't have the back AF button like how my K-5's grip does. The K-5 grip is definately more comfortable too.

**blackcloudbrew** · 01-16-2014, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by zekewhipper

When you encounter situations like that, check to see that you don't have a dial or switch stuck between settings first.

Oh, I know that one too but this bug is different. Somewhere on this site there are threads about it.

zekewhipper · 01-16-2014, 04:36 PM

Weddington, N.C, how far away from Raleigh is that?

zekewhipper · 01-16-2014, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Oh, I know that one too but this bug is different. Somewhere on this site there are threads about it.

Hm, I didn't know that.

peterjcb · 01-16-2014, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by zekewhipper

Weddington, N.C, how far away from Raleigh is that?

about 2 1/2 hours...right next to Charlotte, NC

zekewhipper · 01-17-2014, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by peterjcb

about 2 1/2 hours...right next to Charlotte, NC

Drat. I thought maybe there was another Pentax shooter nearby.

fuent104 · 01-17-2014, 06:07 PM

The grip is super helpful for shooting vertical compositions. Due to the weight of the camera, I am find with only one battery in my grip. I do wish the grip had a 4-way controller, though, so it would be easier to adjust the focus point while shooting vertically.

slip · 01-18-2014, 08:49 AM

I also would not be without a grip. When I go on vacation I make sure that both batteries are full and as long as I keep flash to a minimum (I hate flash) I usually don't need to worry about recharging the whole trip. Once you get used to being able to use the grip shutter button in portrait style, you will never buy another camera without it

Cheers

Randy

cardinal43 · 01-19-2014, 10:47 AM

I agree. My grip stays on my K20D all the time. Feels funny without it.

**Kerrowdown** · 01-19-2014, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by peterjcb

Battery Grip on K20D

All mine were gripped too, the ones I still have still are, cos they work well with big hands and big heavy glass.

01-15-2014, 02:14 PM	#1
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	Battery Grip on K20D ...just installed a battery grip on my K20D and it really improves the whole aura of the camera for me....... I love the way it looks and it also makes it a lot easier to handle. Of course the K20D is so stingy on battery drain that the extra battery in there is a moot issue for me at least but having plenty of extra power isn't a bad thing. Here is a photo of it with the DA 18-55 AL II lens. Will look forward to putting on the 12-24 lens and going out for a shoot...people might start mistaking me for a professional if I do that...

01-15-2014, 02:18 PM	#2
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01-15-2014, 02:25 PM	#3
aoeu Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 496	I prefer 5 inch cases. Next upgrade the K20 w/grip goes. The *istD is a keeper.

01-15-2014, 02:53 PM	#4
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	I love my BG-2 grip on my K20d as well. The only thing is that occasionally there is some kind of bug that happens with the grip. Sometimes (and it's rare), if the grip is on when you turn the camera on, the grip controls will not work (or so I recall). It's been a while since I thought about this but I also think it was dependent on the particular lens mounted. Unfortunately, I've lost those details. The fix is simple turn the camera and grip off. Turn the camera on then the grip, that should do it. Oh, there is no doubt that if your camera has a battery grip, many people assume that it is a 'nice camera' and some assume that you are a pro. Dumb but...size does matter sometimes.

01-16-2014, 04:31 PM	#5
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew I love my BG-2 grip on my K20d as well. The only thing is that occasionally there is some kind of bug that happens with the grip. Sometimes (and it's rare), if the grip is on when you turn the camera on, the grip controls will not work (or so I recall). When you encounter situations like that, check to see that you don't have a dial or switch stuck between settings first.

01-16-2014, 04:33 PM	#6
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	I like my K20D grip too however, I lament that it doesn't have the back AF button like how my K-5's grip does. The K-5 grip is definately more comfortable too.

01-16-2014, 04:35 PM	#7
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by zekewhipper When you encounter situations like that, check to see that you don't have a dial or switch stuck between settings first. Oh, I know that one too but this bug is different. Somewhere on this site there are threads about it.

01-16-2014, 04:36 PM	#8
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	Weddington, N.C, how far away from Raleigh is that?

01-16-2014, 04:37 PM	#9
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Oh, I know that one too but this bug is different. Somewhere on this site there are threads about it. Hm, I didn't know that.

01-16-2014, 05:59 PM	#10
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468 Original Poster	Originally posted by zekewhipper Weddington, N.C, how far away from Raleigh is that? about 2 1/2 hours...right next to Charlotte, NC

01-17-2014, 03:19 PM	#11
zekewhipper Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 308	Originally posted by peterjcb about 2 1/2 hours...right next to Charlotte, NC Drat. I thought maybe there was another Pentax shooter nearby.

01-17-2014, 06:07 PM	#12
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	The grip is super helpful for shooting vertical compositions. Due to the weight of the camera, I am find with only one battery in my grip. I do wish the grip had a 4-way controller, though, so it would be easier to adjust the focus point while shooting vertically.

01-18-2014, 08:49 AM	#13
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	I also would not be without a grip. When I go on vacation I make sure that both batteries are full and as long as I keep flash to a minimum (I hate flash) I usually don't need to worry about recharging the whole trip. Once you get used to being able to use the grip shutter button in portrait style, you will never buy another camera without it Cheers Randy

01-19-2014, 10:47 AM	#14
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	I agree. My grip stays on my K20D all the time. Feels funny without it.

01-19-2014, 10:53 AM	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by peterjcb Battery Grip on K20D All mine were gripped too, the ones I still have still are, cos they work well with big hands and big heavy glass.