K7 Battery Grips

Again to any K7 owners who may be interested I have found this site on Ebay: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-Grip-PENTAX-K-7-K7-D-BG4-1x-Battery-D-Li90-/270603...

This offers a replacement battery grip: -

Specifications:
u 1x Battery Grip(Replacement for PENTAX D-BG4) + 1x Replacement Battery for PENTAX D-Li90:

The battery grip has the same function as original PENTAX D-BG4.It is able to run on one rechargeable Lithium battery D-Li90 or six AA batteries which can increase your shooting capacity efficiently.It features vertical shutter release button which makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position,it makes shooting more compatible, easier, adding the stability to the camera as well.It also has a depth-of-field preview switch,front and rear e-dials,AE-L(button for exposure lock),AF(auto-focus),green button,ISO button.

Price £45.97 postage free


Ok so you will probably have to pay a bit of import but still a massive saving over genuine item.


Paul

Hello Paul

I bought one of these battery grip 'replacements' which is really a copy of the Pentax DBG4 grip, made in China. It is a very close copy and claims to have the same seals and functions.It uses the same plastic grip texture, almost, and the same metal finish, the 'house' switches are the same as are the switch colours. I have used it and found it to perform very well.I am usually loyal to Pentax for accessories but the price of the Pentax grip is a bit steep and I won't be using it all that much so couldn't justify that outlay. I am saving up for more lenses, of course!
The deal I got on Ebay was £43.15 delivered free, in a couple of days. The 'replacement' batteries are available on Ebay for about £9.
David