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gatorguy · 10-28-2017, 01:24 PM

No problems here even with the compact KS2 and my DA*'s

**UncleVanya** · 10-28-2017, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by macman24054

There are good and bad to both ways. No grip gives you a size and weight difference. A grip gives you extra battery life and the buttons to function comfortably when shooting portrait orientation. Having shoot both ways (much more with no grip), I prefer to shoot with a grip. I shoot weddings and love the fact that I can shoot an eight hour or longer wedding without changing batteries even being a thought. Since 50% or more of my shots are portrait orientation, I benefit from the buttons on the grip. And I do find the camera feels more balanced with my 50-135 and a grip. Just my 2 cents.

I have shot film manual wind cameras in this way for so long I can't get used to the use of a grip and the buttons. LOL. I suppose I need to try to get past that at some point.

BrianR · 10-28-2017, 02:11 PM

K5iis and a DA*300mm here, and I prefer the balance with the grip. If I'm planning to mostly shoot with the da*300mm I'll bring the grip, otherwise I won't bother as I prefer to keep things small (my other lenses are all tiny in comparison!). It's pretty much personal preference I'd say.

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-28-2017, 02:13 PM

The second battery came in really handy on a two week trip with my K10D, when I forgot the charger at home. By limiting chimping, I ran out of battery on the last day.

Last edited by Canada_Rockies; 10-28-2017 at 02:22 PM. Reason: D*** spell checker ...

**macman24054** · 10-29-2017, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I have shot film manual wind cameras in this way for so long I can't get used to the use of a grip and the buttons. LOL. I suppose I need to try to get past that at some point.

I understand where you are coming from, I started on a Spotomatic 2 back in the day. My father of all people was who turned me on to a grip.

**Scorpio71GR** · 10-29-2017, 05:01 PM

DA*55, DA*16-50, DA*50-135 I can all use with no grip. The 50-135 I used on my K50 alot. I can use the 60-250 without a grip but I prefer to use it with a grip on my K3. On the K-1 the 60-250 is pretty easy to balance without the grip. I do have tendency to leave the grip on most of the time.

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10-28-2017, 01:24 PM	#16
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	No problems here even with the compact KS2 and my DA*'s

10-28-2017, 01:39 PM	#17
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by macman24054 There are good and bad to both ways. No grip gives you a size and weight difference. A grip gives you extra battery life and the buttons to function comfortably when shooting portrait orientation. Having shoot both ways (much more with no grip), I prefer to shoot with a grip. I shoot weddings and love the fact that I can shoot an eight hour or longer wedding without changing batteries even being a thought. Since 50% or more of my shots are portrait orientation, I benefit from the buttons on the grip. And I do find the camera feels more balanced with my 50-135 and a grip. Just my 2 cents. I have shot film manual wind cameras in this way for so long I can't get used to the use of a grip and the buttons. LOL. I suppose I need to try to get past that at some point.

10-28-2017, 02:11 PM	#18
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	K5iis and a DA300mm here, and I prefer the balance with the grip. If I'm planning to mostly shoot with the da300mm I'll bring the grip, otherwise I won't bother as I prefer to keep things small (my other lenses are all tiny in comparison!). It's pretty much personal preference I'd say.

10-28-2017, 02:13 PM	#19
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	The second battery came in really handy on a two week trip with my K10D, when I forgot the charger at home. By limiting chimping, I ran out of battery on the last day. Last edited by Canada_Rockies; 10-28-2017 at 02:22 PM. Reason: D** spell checker ...*

10-29-2017, 04:43 PM	#20
macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	Originally posted by UncleVanya I have shot film manual wind cameras in this way for so long I can't get used to the use of a grip and the buttons. LOL. I suppose I need to try to get past that at some point. I understand where you are coming from, I started on a Spotomatic 2 back in the day. My father of all people was who turned me on to a grip.

10-29-2017, 05:01 PM	#21
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,037	DA55, DA16-50, DA*50-135 I can all use with no grip. The 50-135 I used on my K50 alot. I can use the 60-250 without a grip but I prefer to use it with a grip on my K3. On the K-1 the 60-250 is pretty easy to balance without the grip. I do have tendency to leave the grip on most of the time.

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