I have an aftermarket grip for my K7. I have never had a Pentax brand grip. I am wondering if it is worth spending 4 times the price for this grip.
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I am in the same position that you but in the inverse. I only can say that the Pentax grip is very well built and is comfortable in use, but i don´t know other marks and i can´t have an opinion in these way. When i bought the grip y saw in internet some opninios about clonics grips for Pentax k-5 and the opinion of the people wasn´t bad about this products, but the price in Spain was so highly and the offer in Amazon USA was so attractive that i say me: "way not...????" and boght the Pentax. Sorry for this short information ¡¡¡¡and for my english!!!!. Best regards.
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yes spend the money. why buy a money for a primo camera and buy a cheap piece of #%#@. I made that mistake with my k5 and almost ruined it the 1st day I had it. when you hold them side by side you can tell the quality. do the research. nobody has any good to say about the cheapy!
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I was asking myself the same question when I bought mine. The general consensus is yes it is!!!. You get what you pay for. I have used the AA battery adapter already. Great for when you are in a remote location and can't charge the camera batteries. Apparently it is better sealed too.
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Hi Thomas... In my opinion, it is definitely worth the investment. You can go cheaper, but there will always be that nagging concern about it falling apart at the most inopportune moment. One never regrets investing in quality.
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Yes it is, The cheeper hand grips are poorly made compared to the original hand grips with all the control markings on the cheeper version coming off after just a bit of use, and the controls themselves start to malfunction after a short period of time. The original grip is just better made, and from my experience is worth the extra money you will never have a problem with it.I hope this helps.
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Yes it is, The cheeper hand grips are poorly made compared to the original hand grips with all the control markings on the cheeper version coming off after just a bit of use, and the controls themselves start to malfunction after a short period of time. The original grip is just better made, and from my experience is worth the extra money you will never have a problem with it. I hope this helps.
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Good question. I do not recall the K-5II being that price at the time I purchased, but I may have overlooked it. I do read various reviews and I probably based my decision on the tests as opposed to the price. see this for example: http://snapsort.com/compare/Pentax-K-5-II-vs-Pentax_K-5 Hope that answers your question.
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Hi Harry - I have a Pentax K2000 and a K5, but I use it on the K2000, I think it should be compatible with any pentax. Hope this helps!
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I shoot the same subjects and have been very pleased with the 18-250mm zoom. If you want a little more reach get the 55-300mm in place of the 18-250. With that choice I would then add the 18-55mm. I'm assuming you want to stay with Pentax brand. Neither zoom is "cheap" but then you get what you pay for. I chose the 18-250 because I hand hold the camera most of the time and here in the Pacific NW the light levels in the winter are pretty low. I doubt if I maxed out the 300mm (450mm equivalent) would I get a sharp image. Love the K20D by the way.
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Pentax K-7 is in the same class as a Nikon D300. Most people would cringe at the idea of comparing the K7 with the D90. If AF is your concern then that is not pentax's strongest spot, but almost everything else on par with the competition (D300, 7D).I would suggest that you check this out:http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxk7/
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I do not have the K3 yet. It works for my K10D and my WG3 point and shoot I imagine it would for the K3. Do you have the K3? If so what do you think?
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Michael, I'm not sure because I shoot Pentax instead of Nikon. I would suggest you find a Nikon shooter from among the reviewers and ask them. Sorry I can't be of more help. Tim
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I'm happy with my K5 IIS, for me it's a great camera. I feel the K3 does not offer me a radical change, to think about paying more money for it. I am convinced that the IIS K5 is one of the best Pentax cameras.
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as for me, the 3rd party seem to be as good as pentax original one. i personally bought "MaximalPower" for fuji NP-50, 3.7V 1100mAh, 4.1Wh. i bought 2, both are fine, meaning now i have 3 battaries, and while using i can not tell if there's a difference, all functions well, similar number of shots for all.
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I bought and returned lens years ago and moved on to a Nkion system. I had problems with the lens back-focusing on the K10 which had no way of adjusting the focus in camera, so be aware of this issue depending on which body you have. As I recall, the lens was new in Pentax box with warranty. I would check the return policy just in case.
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Yes you can use it on all Pentax DSLRs including the upcoming Pentax K-3. Have fun.
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You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use manual K-mount lenses. You can download the manual for free from www.pentaximaging.com. Go to the Support section. You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use... » Read More You'll be able to use all your old Pentax lenses. If they're screw mount you'll need to get an adapter. Good ones (Original Pentax) run about $20 on ebay or you get one from the Pentax Online Store for $30.95.I suspect the metering will work but you may have to change some camera settings. You'll have to stop the lens down, then the camera will set the shutter speed. At least that's how it works with my Pentax *istD and screw mount lenses. If you're using K-mount lenses the same applies. With my camera I do get an "in focus" indicator in the viewfinder when I use manual K-mount lenses. You can download the manual for free from www.pentaximaging.com. Go to the Support section. « Show Less
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Can anyone tell me if have a lens (18-55 mm f/ 3.5 - 5.6 or anythings else) better than Pentax to exchange in my Pentax K-7? Exist lens make by others manufactories which could give more quality than Pentax? Can anyone tell me that?
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Pentax K-7 is in the same class as a Nikon D300. Most people would cringe at the idea of comparing the K7 with the D90. If AF is your concern then that is not pentax's strongest spot, but almost everything else on par with the competition (D300, 7D). I would suggest that you check this out: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxk7/
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Hi there, I got this for my D5200 with battery grip and ending cracking the grip because was an after market one. Today I own two D7000 with Nikon battery grip and it actually hold them pretty well!, the part who come for attached into the camera is better than other types of screw system i had tested. Totally recommended...oh important info is the lens you will use (how heavy) I use this with a 70-200 and with my Tamron 24-70 and is perfect...very good investment for the money. NOW i had always keep my hands close to my camera (I always do anyway) to protect against bumps and just in case you are that one in a million ......as you never know, this are expensive equipment and better be safe than sorry. Hi there, I got this for my D5200 with battery grip and ending cracking the grip because was an after market one. Today I own two D7000 with Nikon battery grip and it actually hold them pretty well!, the part who come for attached into the camera is better than other types of screw system i had tested. Totally recommended...oh important info is the lens you will use (how heavy) I use this with a 70-200 and with my Tamron 24-70 and is perfect...very good investment for the money. NOW i had always keep my hands close to my camera (I always do anyway) to protect against bumps and just in case... » Read More Hi there, I got this for my D5200 with battery grip and ending cracking the grip because was an after market one. Today I own two D7000 with Nikon battery grip and it actually hold them pretty well!, the part who come for attached into the camera is better than other types of screw system i had tested. Totally recommended...oh important info is the lens you will use (how heavy) I use this with a 70-200 and with my Tamron 24-70 and is perfect...very good investment for the money. NOW i had always keep my hands close to my camera (I always do anyway) to protect against bumps and just in case you are that one in a million ......as you never know, this are expensive equipment and better be safe than sorry. « Show Less
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This is the heavy duty grip. I have it on both my 5D Mark III and the one made for the 7D. I love it!!! I had bought the Zeikos one before I bought the Canon and the Zeikos was a plastic piece of junk. So, I dropped some money and have been hysterically happy with this grip. I wouldn't give it another thought...buy it, you will thank me later.
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I have been using this grip for the last year and half, it gives you much more secure grip versus if you did not have any ! but if you are planing or already have Sony brand camera case, it's not going to work/does not fit into the case with the grip attached to the camera.not familiar with Richard Franiec's one., sorry.