Pentax 39687 Battery Grip BG3 (for K200D) (Retail Packaging)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.5 x 3.1 inches ; 14.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00133IY1A
• Item model number: B00133IY1A
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Pentax 39687 Battery Grip BG3 for K200D

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have Accessory, September 7, 2008

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David Lesieur (Lutz, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax 39687 Battery Grip BG3 (for K200D) (Retail Packaging) (Electronics)

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

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Caused my K200D to Freeze Up, August 29, 2008

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David Walker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax 39687 Battery Grip BG3 (for K200D) (Retail Packaging) (Electronics)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Vertical Grip, March 14, 2009

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Lloyd William Shell "Some Dude With a Camera" (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax 39687 Battery Grip BG3 (for K200D) (Retail Packaging) (Electronics)

I ordered this because the price was too good though I wasn't sure how much I would use it. It has been on my camera 75% of the time since I got it. I do like it and will keep using it for many reasons, but mostly because of how good it makes the camera feel in my hand.

Pro's:

Improved Ergonomics, the K200D has great ergomomics to start with, this just adds to it. I REALLY like having a place for my pinky to grip the camera it just feels more solid.

Vertical/Portrait orientation shooting is a snap and doesn't crank on my wrist.

Increased battery capability, 4 more AA's really helps.

You look WAY more professional.

Con's:

No thumb wheel, for some reason I thought it had one, all it has is a power on/off slider like on the camera, shutter release and an AE-L button.

No Card storage slot like with the BG-2 for the K10/20D.

Not much texture to the surface, and thinner ridge for finger grip than I would like.

Makes the camera quite bulky.

Summary: This grip improves handling, and battery power, but lacks thumb wheel and other control buttons. As the only grip for this camera it is sufficient but very plain and lacking advanced control buttons, it also does increase the size substantially. It is a "buy" but not a "Have to Have" accessory.