Pentax D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 Digital SLR (Retail Packaging)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002CGRR9C
• Item model number: D-BG4
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Pentax D-BG4 Camera Battery Grip 39846 Battery Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars D-BG4 Battery Grip, December 27, 2009

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Raymond T. Badgett (waco, tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 Digital SLR (Retail Packaging) (Electronics)

The D-BG4 battery grip features high quality build and allows you to use either a D-LI90 or AA batteries. Grip is fitted with controls for shutter release, depth of field preview, e-dails, exposure lock, green button and ISO. Very convenient accessory to have if you have large hands or are a composing vertical shot. Like the K-7, it is weather sealed.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential K-7 Battery Grip, October 8, 2009

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P. VANDALEN - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 Digital SLR (Retail Packaging) (Electronics)

For those of us with larger than average hands, the small size of the K-7 makes it a bit less comfortable than the larger K20 despite the great ergonomics of the K-7. The answer is this battery grip. It is an essential addition to the K-7, greatly improving handling, comfort and ease for portrait-oriented shots. It is built with the same solid feel of construction and weather sealing as the camera. I especially like the dual battery tray option for standard K-7 battery or six AA batteries. Unfortunately, after returning two K-7 cameras, I have an excellent battery grip sitting around waiting for another K-7.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Far better than the imitation, January 26, 2011

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Robert Petkus (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax D-BG4 Battery Grip for Pentax K-7 Digital SLR (Retail Packaging) (Electronics)

When I purchased the Pentax K7, I agonized over which battery grip I should purchase - the Pentax BG4 or the Chinese knock-off available here and on the auction site. I went with the imitation and, never having used the real Pentax, it seemed adequate. But I had issues - the silkscreened button labels rubbed off, the rubber veneer began to peel back, and the wheel and buttons were wobbly and cheap feeling.

After purchasing the Pentax K5, I decided to get this grip - the real Pentax BG4. What a pleasure it was to take this out of the box and wheel it onto my camera. The fit and finish are impeccable and the button/wheel action mirrors the camera's own. It's also worth noting that the rubberized sections have a nicer look and texture. I believe this product will last a long time.

For those on the fence regarding either the genuine or counterfeit grip I recommend the genuine artifact. I sympathize with you regarding the high cost but, then again, you did purchase a $1500 camera.

Final notes:
- The grip is plastic, not magnesium alloy but is tough, well-balanced and feels like the latter.
- The grip is waterproof whereas the imitations are not
- The tripod mount thread is off-center as it is on the imitation.