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27.1.2014

This is the first time I've invested in a portrait battery grip for an SLR, and I am very, very glad that I did. This review represents an early-impression view after a couple of days worth of shooting, and is divided into Pro and Con points for an attempt at balanced coverage...Pro's1. Ergonomically this adds a lot to the EM-1. It takes an already delightful camera and elevates it's in-hand comfort from "excellent" to "nigh-on perfect". It really is perfect in that regard.2. Controls - the grip includes not only the shutter release, but it also faithfully reproduces both the front and rear "wheel" controllers from the top of the camera, and provides extended instances of 2 function buttons and the lock switch that,of course, you can program to your liking. The basic EM-1 has some of the most sophisticated user-controls I've ever seen on a camera, and the grip just follows that design thinking through. Fantastic...3. Build Quality - which is excellent - a really perfect balance between strength and weight. It's solid in the hand, has well-countoured and rubberized grip surfaces, and feels every bit as well made as the camera itself.Con's1. Dust Cap Storage... functions between camera and grip are carried by 22 gold-plated metal pins that protrude from the grip and fit to matching sockets on the camera underside. On the grip these are protected by a removable plastic box-like extrusion, on the camera by a plastic/rubber dust-cap about one centimetre square. Both of these covers are loose. There is a recess in the top of the grip to take the dust-cap from the camera, but nowhere to store the pin-cover [which is more bulky]. Thoughtless...2. Features... Yes, this is a fabulously-made piece of kit... but it lacks one capability that would have made it perfect - integrated GPS for geo-locating images. Given the rather high cost (nearly £200) it would be nice to get decent value-for-money.Final observation - a lot of the reporting on the OM-D EM-1 has made mention of it's weather-sealing. I haven't seen anything explicitly commenting upon the impact of adding this grip, but I'm minded to suggest that the sealing may be lost when this is added. It's a snug fit, but not that tight. Something to bear in mind...
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20.8.2014

I received this with my EM1 as an early buyer of the camera approximately 10 months ago.I have very rarely used the camera without the grip.There are two significant advantages of fitting this grip to an EM1 camera:- Shutter button in portrait orientation: The grip features a shutter button/control wheels/function buttons that allow the camera to be held in portrait format with your hands in a natural (stable) position. The two function buttons can be programmed to your preference.- Extra Battery: Battery life can be doubled by fitting a batter in the grip. I tend to use the grip (for wedding photography) with a battery inserted, and the camera set up to use the battery in the grip first,then the battery in the camera. This allows the battery in the grip to be used to exhaustion, then changed when convenient knowing there is the buffer on a fresh battery in the camera to use in the meantime. When a convenient time appears it is a quick battery change and back to using the now new battery in the grip, leaving the spare battery in the camera.While not essential, the grip also adds another space to hold the camera in between shots.The extra size and weight makes the camera more balanced with larger lenses (e.g. 4/3 50-200). Without the grip these lenses make the camera/lens combo rather front heavy when shooting handheld.The fit to the camera seems nice and tight, and does not have the appearance of a 'bolt on' accessory once fitted and tightened.While this review is only positive, the lens does seem rather expensive for what it offers if not received with a discount when buying a new camera.
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29.5.2013

This is a superb addition to the OMD EM-5 and seems very well made. If you only install the first section then the tripod hole is aligned with the centre of the sensor plane, which is useful for panoramic work.The second section adds quite a bit of heft to the camera, but in doing so it does seem to help with overall stability when using lenses such as the 75-300mm. The design has some nice touches too, such as: a lock switch on the battery holder part to prevent inadvertent activation of the secondary shutter button and recesses to hold the rubber connector covers on each of the two sections so as not to lose them.I mostly use the camera with just the first part installed as it makes the camera so much easier to hold; my hands are more used holding much larger DSLR's.The only downside is the lack of accessibility of the battery compartment with only the first part installed, meaning you have to remove it when switching batteries. It would be nice if the grip could hold two batteries, but in defense of Olympus the clever design of the OMD system allows you to select which battery, internal or external, that you wish to deplete first. You can even elect to leave out the internal battery altogether.
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29.9.2015

Ive struggle for a while with the standard em5's slim grip but always had second thoughts on adding bulk with the HLD-6 , the third party grips in my eyes will be about as good as their cheapo prices suggest so that was a no no as well , eventually i've come to realise dropping the camera would be heart breaking as I love it so much and the added bulk is a small price to pay for the secure hold it affords . All I can say is my doubts were unfounded as this grip utterly transforms the EM5 into the most sweet handling camera you could wish for , unlike some I use both parts and find the vertical controls on the battery section a revelation , the only downside is the fact the internal camera battery cant be accessed with the grip attached (I knew this when I ordered it though ) but I now don't have a battery in the camera anyway so for me its no problem , in fact that even gives me peace of mind on the outside possibility of a leaking battery inside my camera , no battery no worry ! seriously though if your mulling over the idea of buying this grip just go and buy it as its worth every penny , built like a swiss watch to match the cameras quality and practical in every sense of the word .
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20.5.2015

For me, this is a must have for working with long/heavy lenses. It's very useful as it:a) gives better balance for longer, heavier lenses such as the 75-300 5.3-6.7 and the 40-150 f2.8 Pro.b) provides more battery power needed by some lenses.c) gives better grip and more convenient carrying with long lenses.d) gives alternative shutter release and control wheels - especially useful for portrait format when using mono- and tripods.With this I managed to take a pretty impressive 870+ shots with a 40-150 f2.8 Pro on just a battery and a half (using EVF, not back display), and it went everywhere with me on safari. I much prefer to my EM-5/40-150 F2.8/grip combo by the side grip in my right hand (it balances pretty on just two fingers and hang nicely)rather than with a strap, which tends to just get in the way when I'm using a pod.
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25.4.2015

If you're looking for additional battery capacity and comfort, the HLD-7 is a great addition to your Olympus. Very simple to fit and remove. The fn buttons are useful additions but I rarely use them and use the "lock" feature usually to disable them. If you add the GS-5 Grip Strap it does become a little more of a permanent fixture due to the way the strap is mounted. The grip does work very well, but needs some careful adjustment to ensure you can use the shutter release button comfortably.Be aware that if you do use it with something like the 40-150 pro lens attached the camera does become quite heavy, certainly moving it in to DSLR weight territory.

12.1.2015

lovely accessory to the camera, additional buttons and dials excellently placed to give multiple uses depending upon position held., ergonomically excellent brings the camera up to the size of a small DSLR but without the lens weight so makes every versitile - without (and with the pancake lens) can be slipped into pocket as a largish point and shoot. Ability to have power of two batteries automatically to hand without changing also good. Rubber covers for electronic points are great, especially the storage points so you don't lose them.

9.1.2016

It makes the EM1 a joy to hold and makes me want to take pictures which is great. However, I knocked a point off because it does not fit snuggly enough for there to be no movement. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I expect a camera and the accessories marketed as "professional" to be robust. I can see air in between the camera and the battery grip which is a shame. My Canon F1N with power winder is heavy, robust - shows no air gaps and still works perfectly 30 years on. I doubt this will. It's still a great ergonomic design though.

5.1.2015

Turns an EM5 into a nice handling camera. I have only used the grip so far, it makes the camera handle much better and it feels like my EM1. I found the standard EM5 body quite small and difficult to hold properly, having hands like a pound of sausages, the grip is brilliant, and together with the battery grip, should make portrait photos much easier. A nice touch is that there are places within the grip to store the contact blanking plugs from the base of the camera, so you won't lose or misplace them.

26.12.2013

The grip attaches to the bottom of the E-M5 and provides a trigger in both the vertical and horizontal plane which alleviates the contortionist factor. The battery is now housed in the grip and for those that want to afford it a second battery can be placed in the camera. Excellent purchase from Amazon. Recommended.

21.11.2016

Adds a bit of weight to the camera which is not a bad thing especially if using long lenses. The fact you now have 2 x batteries means longer shooting & less charging. Looks good on the camera. Additional function buttons & portraiture shutter button all make the camera more enjoyable to use.

7.6.2016

Bought a cheap OEM version of this but it wasn't 100% reliable and the build quality was poor. This is the real deal. Works perfectly and has the same build quality as the camera. Don't be a cheapskate, pay a bit more and get the real thing. You won't be disappointed.

8.2.2016

I originally bought a no-name copy of this for half the price, but the silk screening wore off after a couple of weeks and the build quality was poor. This is the real deal. Built to last and water resistant, it simply feels much better than the cheapo copy.

27.2.2015

This transforms the OMD EM-5 feel totally. The grip adds balance especially if you are using larger lens attachments. The base added battery pack gives you lots more shooting time in the field.Not so great if you are only using small lighter lenses.

27.7.2015

If you're taking lots of pictures with your OMD EM1, this is a vital piece of kit - the extra battery comes in handy. The grips also balances the camera very nicely; I can't image using it without the HLD-7 attached. One star dropped for the price!

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