Customer Reviews

Pentax D-LI50 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery for Pentax K10D and K20D Digital SLR Cameras (Retail Packaging)

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I wasn't thrilled about having to get a proprietary battery for the Pentax K10D, but now that I have it I'm quite pleased. It's billed as lasting for 500 pictures, but if you don't use the flash or auto-review, it lasts a lot longer. The other day, I took over 1600 pictures before the battery was depleted.

Furthermore, unlike other reusable batteries, I have left these in my car in cold weather for several days and their charge stayed strong the entire time. This battery is one of the best I've used.

This battery allowed me to take a lot more shots than I expected- over 700 shots!

When I purchased my Pentax camera I also ordered the Pentax battery and a lower priced generic battery (do not recall the brand). Both worked fine. Within 3 years the generic one would no longer hold a charge and Pentax one still holds a like-new charge two years later. I desire reliability and I have replaced the generic one with another Pentax battery. The downside of the Pentax battery, the cost is too high. SH

Real Pentax product as advertised. Came partially charged, and accepted full charge as expected. No issues.

I bought this original Pentax battery for my K10D when I got the camera a few years ago. They rock! I can leave them in my camera bag for months, then change one during a furious hockey game picture taking, and it is fully charged and powerful. Can't go wrong with this battery.

You won't notice the difference between the "less expensive" batteries out there made in China at least not while they're working....you can get 2 for less than one of the "Pentax" batteries, but you WILL be replacing the less expensive batteries much, MUCH sooner than the "Pentax" battery. I still have the original battery that came with my K10d. I bought the DBG-2 Battery grip and it came with 2 batteries, BOTH the third party batteries died at the same time, they will no longer hold a charge....the original D-LI50 is still holding a charge, and a full one at that....so in the long run, if you go cheaper, will you be saving money, I think not. Pentax has a great pricepoint to begin with, why would you skimp on something that could ruin a trip, or ruin some lovely equipment with sub par batteries?
And yes, this review is pointed to the dude that gave 1 star because of how "expensive" they are. Lets hope you dispose of them properly.

Later everybody.

I already owned this battery (came with my Pentax K20D), but wanted an extra one for the long shoots. There was no question as to which battery I would purchase. Lasts many houre before needing to be recharged, or replaced when recharging is not an option.

Great response from this company. I received this item well before the ship date stated.

I am very happy to have a second power source. Plus I am happy to get the manufacturer brand for such a good price. My local store wanted almost twice the price. I also got it in 3 days. Wow!

I haven't had any low battery warning since I got the battery grip, I'm glad of using this original battery on my camera! ecomended to anyone!