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Brand: Pentax

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Pentax D-BG-1 Battery Grip for the *ist Digital Camera.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.3 stars

(based on 3 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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By J Spencer

from Huntsville, AL on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Ergonomic

Cons:

Unreliable Contacts

Best Uses:

Professional Cameras

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax D-BG-1 Battery Grip for the *ist Digital Camera.:

A must when using large lens like 70-200mm f2.8 for gripping. First run had electronics anomalies or contacts were unreliable.

Doubles battery life & improves handling

By SR Graphics

from Nixa, MO on 2/8/2007

Pros:

Reliable, Versatile

Best Uses:

Back-Up, Professional Cameras, Travel, Upgrade

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax D-BG-1 Battery Grip for the *ist Digital Camera.:

Adds extra controls that make shooting vertical shots much easier. Battery life is effectively doubled. I wish it has a strap lug on one end for hanging the camera vertically with the neck strap.

Great for Larger Hands!

By Moses

from Houston, TX on 2/6/2007

Pros:

Good Value, Reliable, Versatile

Cons:

Battery Conflict Issues

Best Uses:

Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pentax Pentax D-BG-1 Battery Grip for the *ist Digital Camera.:

There an issue when you have batteries in both camera and grip, you'll get low battery when one gets run down, doesn't autoswitch. You have to turn camera off-on.
Love the feel and contour. Still happy after two years!

Customer Reviews about the Pentax D-BG-1 Battery Grip for the *ist Digital Camera. at Adorama