D-BG4
Posted 09/03/2013 - 22:58 - Helpful Comment
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I don't know about the Pentax item, but I have one of the £40 copies and it works just fine. I've never had any issues with it.
Posted 09/03/2013 - 23:06 - Helpful Comment
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I have owned both, whilst the copies are ok, the originals are just built so much better.
I had a K200d with a Pentax grip, when I moved to a K7 and K5 I tried 3rd party grips but they just did not measure up in terms of quality and feel when compared to the Pentax originals.
Both my 3rd party grips made way for used D-BG4s and to be honest, it was worth every penny.
I had a K200d with a Pentax grip, when I moved to a K7 and K5 I tried 3rd party grips but they just did not measure up in terms of quality and feel when compared to the Pentax originals.
Both my 3rd party grips made way for used D-BG4s and to be honest, it was worth every penny.
Posted 10/03/2013 - 17:52
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Thanks guys - I may give one of the £40 copies a try until I see a s/h Pentax one at a reasonable price.
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K-5 & D-BG4 grip; Lenses smc DA* 16-50mm, smc DA* 50-135mm; AF-540FGZ flash
Posted 10/03/2013 - 22:17
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I had a copy and it all worked well except for the front e-dial when I was on AV and set the dial for EV compensation. It would start off Ok but would then jump back 4 stops before jumping again. I would have to set EV compensation on the camera as the dial on the grip was so flaky. I managed to get a genuine Pentax grip from http://www.flashcamera.co.uk
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17 years
Falkirk,
Scotland
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K-5 & D-BG4 grip; Lenses smc DA* 16-50mm, smc DA* 50-135mm; AF-540FGZ flash