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Pentax 39687 BG3 Battery Grip for K200D | 
 enlarge | Brand: Pentax
Category: Photography
List Price: $129.95
Buy New: $48.99
You Save: $80.96 (62%)
New (21) from $48.99
Rating:  5 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.5 x 3.1
MPN: 39687
Model: 39687
UPC: 027075135888
EAN: 0027075135888
ASIN: B00133IY1A
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Allows User To Double Battery Power By Adding A Second Batter To The One Already In Camera | | • | Weather-Sealed Against Moisture and Dust, Allowing User To Effectively Use Camera In Field | | • | Compatible with AA Batteries |
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Product Description
BATTERY GRIP, D-BG3, FOR PENTAX
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| Customer Reviews:
 Pentax D-BG3 Battery Grip December 10, 2008
Loyal Pentaxian (Northeast USA)
Very well made product that is a must for anyone looking to extend battery life. If you're shooting using a lot of on camera flash, bracketing exposures, or using the shutter burst mode for action sequences or sporting events this is a very sound investment.
PRO's -
* Loaded with lithium batteries you will be amazed at the number of shots you get.
* Vertical shooting button with AE Lock feature
* Standard tripod mount
* Easy to pop on and off
* Build quality
* Camera will auto-switch between battery packs (almost foolproof)
* Provides a little more heft and gripping area (my personal preference)
CON's
* Adds weight (no kidding right?)
* Added width means that it won't fit into most holster type camera bags
The pro's seriously outweigh the cons on this one. Highly recommended.
Must Have Accessory September 7, 2008
David Lesieur (Lutz, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Pentax DBG3 Battery Grip is a must have accessory for anyone who spends extended time in the field with their K-200. It mates solidly to the body and maintains the camera's weather resistance (I've used both in light rain and the high humidity of South Florida's swamps without a hitch). It functions very well when shooting vertically and also retains a tripod mount receptical - so no need to remove it to use a tripod or monopod. While the DBG3 obviously adds some weight, this is more than compensated by the extended power range, vertical grip / shutter release capability and overall better balanced feel to the camera with a larger lens attached. Add some Sanyo Eneloop batteries and this grip will keep you shooting all day.SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
 Caused my K200D to Freeze Up August 30, 2008
David Walker
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's a great idea to have this which is why I bought it. Looks cool too. But, it caused my camera to freeze up. I had to take the batteries completely out of the camera after removing the grip just to get it to shut off. Pentax chat customer care was very helpful and helped me determine it was the grip that was the problem and not the camera. Regardless, the lithium batteries that came with the camera are still going and I'm around 2,000 shots taken already without this grip (which I returned). They still show on full charge. Amazing!! By the way, I LOVE the K200D!! Takes awesome shots! Saving up for the 18mm - 250mm Pentax zoom 3.5 - 6.5 lens.
Battery grip for K200D May 14, 2008
S. Pettry (Florida)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great item doubles battery life. You can choose to auto switch, use camera battery first, use grip battery first, or manual choice of battery in menu screen. Has vertical shutter release for portraits and vertical AE lock button. Also makes camera feel more balanced with longer lens.
Perfect... May 8, 2008
Gregory Topor (NYC USA)
I love it on my K200D, weather sealed, extremely well build. What else would u ask for. At~ $100 i guess can't go wrong.
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