K-5 body - battery grip connector - blanking plug?
Posted 11/07/2012 - 20:30
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johnriley wrote:
SRS or JPS.
JohnSRS or JPS.
Thanks - I'll get some next week, but, in the meantime, I've found that a small lump of Blutac works quite well!
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 12/07/2012 - 07:40
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Mike-P wrote:
You do realise there is a space in the grip to keep the plug safe while it is attached?
You do realise there is a space in the grip to keep the plug safe while it is attached?
Thanks, no I did'nt! OTOH I've got a 3rd party grip and it may not have this space and so I will look tonight.
OH, and, later last night, I actually found the missing body plug deep inside my Lowepro pack (it has so many pockets, it is easy to forget where you put something very small!)
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 12/07/2012 - 20:18
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Mike-P wrote:
You do realise there is a space in the grip to keep the plug safe while it is attached?
You do realise there is a space in the grip to keep the plug safe while it is attached?
My grip does have a space into which the plug will fit - but I think it looks more like it was designed to take the plastic cap which goes over the multipin plug on the top of the grip when that is not fitted to the camera (there is also a slot for an SD card).
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 12/07/2012 - 20:37
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jeallen01 wrote:
My grip does have a space into which the plug will fit - but I think it looks more like it was designed to take the plastic cap which goes over the multipin plug on the top of the grip when that is not fitted to the camera (there is also a slot for an SD card).
It should have space for both the plastic and rubber caps.My grip does have a space into which the plug will fit - but I think it looks more like it was designed to take the plastic cap which goes over the multipin plug on the top of the grip when that is not fitted to the camera (there is also a slot for an SD card).
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Posted 12/07/2012 - 20:41
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quote:3496ace15f="Mike-P"]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Sockpuppetuk/IMGP5881.jpg[/IMG][/quote]Thanks again - I know I'm old but I must be getting blinder than I thought!
I looked straight past that and found a small space inside between the battery and the spare SD card!
jeallen01 wrote:
My grip does have a space into which the plug will fit - but I think it looks more like it was designed to take the plastic cap which goes over the multipin plug on the top of the grip when that is not fitted to the camera (there is also a slot for an SD card).
It should have space for both the plastic and rubber caps.My grip does have a space into which the plug will fit - but I think it looks more like it was designed to take the plastic cap which goes over the multipin plug on the top of the grip when that is not fitted to the camera (there is also a slot for an SD card).
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v188/Sockpuppetuk/IMGP5881.jpg[/IMG][/quote]Thanks again - I know I'm old but I must be getting blinder than I thought!
I looked straight past that and found a small space inside between the battery and the spare SD card!
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 23/09/2012 - 21:18
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Ahoy!
Hope you won't mind me interjecting a quick question.
I'm looking to get a generic VG for the K-5 from Amazon (UK). My research suggests that a D-Li90 li-ion battery fits in the grip via a battery tray and another remains in the camera body. Is this correct, and if so, do both batteries charge remaining show in the rear menu and is battery power swapping auto or manual?
Can a generic battery be used?
TIA.
Mark
Hope you won't mind me interjecting a quick question.
I'm looking to get a generic VG for the K-5 from Amazon (UK). My research suggests that a D-Li90 li-ion battery fits in the grip via a battery tray and another remains in the camera body. Is this correct, and if so, do both batteries charge remaining show in the rear menu and is battery power swapping auto or manual?
Can a generic battery be used?
TIA.
Mark
Posted 23/09/2012 - 21:48
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PIRATE wrote:
Hope you won't mind me interjecting a quick question.
I'm looking to get a generic VG for the K-5 from Amazon (UK). My research suggests that a D-Li90 li-ion battery fits in the grip via a battery tray and another remains in the camera body. Is this correct,
YesHope you won't mind me interjecting a quick question.
I'm looking to get a generic VG for the K-5 from Amazon (UK). My research suggests that a D-Li90 li-ion battery fits in the grip via a battery tray and another remains in the camera body. Is this correct,
PIRATE wrote:
and if so, do both batteries charge remaining show in the rear menu
No just the one in useand if so, do both batteries charge remaining show in the rear menu
PIRATE wrote:
and is battery power swapping auto or manual?
You choose which is discharged first in the menu settings, once the first is discharged, the second swaps in automatically and is battery power swapping auto or manual?
PIRATE wrote:
Can a generic battery be used?
YesCan a generic battery be used?
Hope this helps
Mat
K-5 with grip, Pentax Kit 18-55mm, Pentax DA 16-45mm, Pentax DA 35mm, Pentax 50mm f/1.7 M, Sigma EX DC 10-20mm, Sigma 105mm macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500mm
K-5 with grip, Pentax Kit 18-55mm, Pentax DA 16-45mm, Pentax DA 35mm, Pentax 50mm f/1.7 M, Sigma EX DC 10-20mm, Sigma 105mm macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500mm
Posted 23/09/2012 - 21:55
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fuzion137 wrote:
Hope this helps
Blinding Cheers Mat
PIRATE wrote:
Hope you won't mind me interjecting a quick question.
I'm looking to get a generic VG for the K-5 from Amazon (UK). My research suggests that a D-Li90 li-ion battery fits in the grip via a battery tray and another remains in the camera body. Is this correct,
YesHope you won't mind me interjecting a quick question.
I'm looking to get a generic VG for the K-5 from Amazon (UK). My research suggests that a D-Li90 li-ion battery fits in the grip via a battery tray and another remains in the camera body. Is this correct,
PIRATE wrote:
and if so, do both batteries charge remaining show in the rear menu
No just the one in useand if so, do both batteries charge remaining show in the rear menu
PIRATE wrote:
and is battery power swapping auto or manual?
You choose which is discharged first in the menu settings, once the first is discharged, the second swaps in automatically and is battery power swapping auto or manual?
PIRATE wrote:
Can a generic battery be used?
YesCan a generic battery be used?
Hope this helps
Posted 23/09/2012 - 21:59
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Your welcome
Mat
K-5 with grip, Pentax Kit 18-55mm, Pentax DA 16-45mm, Pentax DA 35mm, Pentax 50mm f/1.7 M, Sigma EX DC 10-20mm, Sigma 105mm macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500mm
K-5 with grip, Pentax Kit 18-55mm, Pentax DA 16-45mm, Pentax DA 35mm, Pentax 50mm f/1.7 M, Sigma EX DC 10-20mm, Sigma 105mm macro, Sigma 70-300mm, Sigma 150-500mm
Posted 30/09/2012 - 12:43
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OK never noticed the space for the plug in the battery grip.
At least I have learnt one thing for a Sunday
At least I have learnt one thing for a Sunday
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Done the predictable and lost the plastic blanking plug after fitting the battery grip!
Anyone know where I can get some more (I will lose at least another one!) , or if a standard "D-type" socket cover would fit?.
Thanks in advance.
John