A Grip for a KX

jcdoss · 10-30-2015, 01:20 PM

I have a KX, but it's very uncomfortable to hold. I'm wondering if anyone with a similar "issue" with the camera has solved it with an attachment of some kind? There's an adhesive grip for compact cameras that I've thought about buying (<$10), but I'd hate to affix something like that to the KX since it's a classic. I'd prefer something reversible if possible. What are your thoughts?

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-30-2015, 03:57 PM

The half-case is popular for many classic film cameras.
AFAIK no one makes a fancy leather model for the KX.

However the eveready case is readily available used.
The part that attaches to the camera will work just as well.

Chris

jcdoss · 10-30-2015, 04:09 PM

Does it actually improve comfort and handling? Does it attach to the camera, or does the camera simply sit inside?

**Canada_Rockies** · 10-30-2015, 05:19 PM

The (n)eveready case attaches to the tripod socket.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-30-2015, 05:36 PM

They work very well for me. I have eveready cases on all my camera bodies.

Chris

**gofour3** · 10-30-2015, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

They work very well for me. I have eveready cases on all my camera bodies.

+1 Never leave home without one!

Phil.

stevebrot · 11-01-2015, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by jcdoss

Does it actually improve comfort and handling?

In a word...yes.

You might find it difficult to find an original KX case, but leather Spotmatic cases will fit and are relatively easy to find in good condition. They clean up nicely with a little shoe polish. Probably the cheapest option is to find one at auction with a Spotmatic body.

Steve

AquaDome · 11-02-2015, 09:49 AM

Try an SF1n. Its relatively the same size, weighs less, and has an integrated grip. It also has auto exposure, auto-focus, auto-advance, 1/2000 shutter speed, and built-in flash. But wait, there's more! (How could there be more?) You can probably buy one for less than the cost of a genuine KX ever-ready case.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-02-2015, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by AquaDome

Try an SF1n. Its relatively the same size, weighs less, and has an integrated grip. It also has auto exposure, auto-focus, auto-advance, 1/2000 shutter speed, and built-in flash. But wait, there's more! (How could there be more?) You can probably buy one for less than the cost of a genuine KX ever-ready case.

And I have an SF1 lying around that I never use ...

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-02-2015, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by AquaDome

Try an SF1n.

There are many camera models with built-in grip, but none is a Pentax KX.

Chris

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-02-2015, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

There are many camera models with built-in grip, but none is a Pentax KX.

Chris

Having had both, I agree wholeheartedly. The KX is in a class by itself.

stevebrot · 11-02-2015, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

There are many camera models with built-in grip, but none is a Pentax KX.

Chris

What's more, the OP already owns the KX.

Steve

10-30-2015, 01:20 PM	#1
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,795	A Grip for a KX I have a KX, but it's very uncomfortable to hold. I'm wondering if anyone with a similar "issue" with the camera has solved it with an attachment of some kind? There's an adhesive grip for compact cameras that I've thought about buying (<$10), but I'd hate to affix something like that to the KX since it's a classic. I'd prefer something reversible if possible. What are your thoughts?

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10-30-2015, 03:57 PM	#2
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	The half-case is popular for many classic film cameras. AFAIK no one makes a fancy leather model for the KX. However the eveready case is readily available used. The part that attaches to the camera will work just as well. Chris

10-30-2015, 04:09 PM	#3
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,795 Original Poster	Does it actually improve comfort and handling? Does it attach to the camera, or does the camera simply sit inside?

10-30-2015, 05:19 PM	#4
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	The (n)eveready case attaches to the tripod socket.

10-30-2015, 05:36 PM	#5
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	They work very well for me. I have eveready cases on all my camera bodies. Chris

10-30-2015, 09:18 PM	#6
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt They work very well for me. I have eveready cases on all my camera bodies. +1 Never leave home without one! Phil.

11-01-2015, 07:18 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jcdoss Does it actually improve comfort and handling? In a word...yes. You might find it difficult to find an original KX case, but leather Spotmatic cases will fit and are relatively easy to find in good condition. They clean up nicely with a little shoe polish. Probably the cheapest option is to find one at auction with a Spotmatic body. Steve

11-02-2015, 09:49 AM	#8
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	Try an SF1n. Its relatively the same size, weighs less, and has an integrated grip. It also has auto exposure, auto-focus, auto-advance, 1/2000 shutter speed, and built-in flash. But wait, there's more! (How could there be more?) You can probably buy one for less than the cost of a genuine KX ever-ready case.

11-02-2015, 10:24 AM	#9
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by AquaDome Try an SF1n. Its relatively the same size, weighs less, and has an integrated grip. It also has auto exposure, auto-focus, auto-advance, 1/2000 shutter speed, and built-in flash. But wait, there's more! (How could there be more?) You can probably buy one for less than the cost of a genuine KX ever-ready case. And I have an SF1 lying around that I never use ...

11-02-2015, 10:33 AM	#10
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by AquaDome Try an SF1n. There are many camera models with built-in grip, but none is a Pentax KX. Chris

11-02-2015, 10:45 AM	#11
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt There are many camera models with built-in grip, but none is a Pentax KX. Chris Having had both, I agree wholeheartedly. The KX is in a class by itself.

11-02-2015, 09:17 PM	#12
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt There are many camera models with built-in grip, but none is a Pentax KX. Chris What's more, the OP already owns the KX. Steve