Alex, The FDP grip is plastic and at least 2 piece, a moulded exterior and a plastic bottom plate that fits against the camera bottom. 4 or 6 screws hold this piece to the exterior.
I think the grip is thick enough for batteries and long enough too, covering the entire bottom of the PZ-1p. You would have to take it apart to see if you could remove stuff and put the batteries in. There is room for batteries depending on the internal structures. There is the big wheel that holds a screw for the tripod socket (this is how the grip attaches). There is also a metal base plate on FDP grip for the new tripod socket. And finally, the grip strap attaches to a metal bar embedded in the bottom of the moulded plastic base. I think you've got to take one apart to tell. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p > but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible > to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't > have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from > you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if > there is space for 4 AA batteries. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
