Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR Cameras (Retail Packaging) by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax BG2 Battery Grip for Pentax K10D and K20D DSLR Cameras (Retail Packaging)
Digital camera Review: Vertical grip not that great
Summary: 3 Stars
I ordered this but returned it as I found the vertical grip to be too narrow for a comfortable hold. I have fairly big hands so that might have something to do with it. If Pentax could add some bulk to it then it would be perfect. It did however make the horizontal hold quite a bit more comfortable (especially with large heavy lenses).
Otherwise the build is great (just like the K20D I tried it on) and it's well designed. The "green" button is placed a bit off from its position on the camera and since I use it very often I found it a bit hard to get used to. The extra battery and remote/SD card storage are good to have as well.
Digital camera Review: Very nice addition to your K10D
Summary: 5 Stars
The D-BG2 battery grip is a very nice addition to your K10D. When used with an extra battery, it doubles the amount of shots you can take before needing to charge your batteries, and weight to the camera to balance out heavier telephoto and zoom lenses, and just gives the camera a "meatier" feel. Plus it has a shutter button you can use when holding the camera in "portrait" mode, plus the AE-L button, both wheels for changing aperture and shutter speed, AND the mighty "green" button.
I recommend this to anyone buying a K10D !!
Digital camera Review: Well built, everything I needed
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a little extra battery life as well as vertical shooting controls for my K20D, so this grip was the obvious choice. Weather sealed like the camera, and with what appears to be typical nice Pentax build quality, I am so far very happy and impressed with it. It adds some heft to the camera (not that I mind), and the SD card storage has saved my behind a few times when I pull the card out of the camera and leave it in the reader. Nice touch!Digital camera Review: Works great but you may not want to remove it
Summary: 4 Stars
The grip makes the K10D look like a solid, professional camera and between the grip and the K10D the batteries have lasted for over 600 pictures so far with no apparent impact.
Be careful, however. I took mine off once and put it back on and the vertical shutter was not working. Apparently the pins in the grip connector can be pushed back into the grip and stick or even get bent. This resulted in some anxious moments and a few blue words until I got them popped back out.
Digital camera Review: definately good to have
Summary: 4 Stars
The well thought design allows fully functional camera operation from the vertical. Good for back-up battery storage, which can be switched to electronically, once the battery in the main body dies. Also, storage space for extra memory card or wireless remote. Although it's a little bulky, I definately made a good decision in purchasing this product.