Evaluation:  
Conclusion: I use with a Pentax K20d
Review: Fits too snug in the k20d camera, but perfect for the Pentax k20d battery pack.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Does not fit the K20D
Review: This item does not properly fit the Pentax K20D. It goes in the battery slot just fine and powers up the camera. However, when trying to eject the battery, it gets stuck. I have not had similar problems with the original Pentax D-LI50 battery or Impact's NP-400 type battery.
I will not bother trying this in my Pentax K10D... I'll be returning all 3 batteries.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Did not charge, did not fit Minolta 7D.
Review: I returned this battery. It would not charge (looked like it was charging but then after several hours the charging light would blink indicating it was dead).
However, the real issue is that in the Maxxum 7D this battery is a very, very tight fit. It was basically stuck in the compartment and barely came back out! When you're shooting and you need to switch batteries quickly, this is the last thing you need. It might work fine in the vertical grip (VC 7D) but I don't have mine yet to try that.
So far I have not found an NP 400 battery that is as good as the original; I still get 300-400 shots on the original 2+ year old Minolta battery. The next best, so far, has been the Energizer version which only gets 200-250 shot. The rest have all been junk. :-(
Evaluation:
Conclusion: For the K10D Pentax
Review: I bought this battery for use in the Pentax K10D. Performance has been equal to the OEM original, and makes it possible to carry a charged up spare which is important as the Pentax K10D is totally dependent on battery power and will not function without it.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: A great bargain
Review: I bought one of these when I ordered my Pentax K10D back in December '07.
Wanted a spare to put in my battery grip, and didn't want to spend the extra cash for the Pentax branded battery. So far, I can find nothing at all to complain about with this battery. On it's initial charge, I got over 500 shots with it. Liked it so much, I decided to get another one for insurance. Only reason I did not give a 5 star review is that I really haven't had it long enough to judge its durability.
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