The HLD-7 Battery Grip from Olympus is designed for use with the OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds digital camera. With one battery in the grip and another in the camera, you can capture approximately 680 shots per charge. The HLD-7 features a shutter release, two control dials and two function buttons for shooting vertically, in order to afford the same ease of operation you enjoy when shooting in horizontal position. Its dust- and splash-proof design also complements the weather resistant construction of the E-M1 for shooting in inclement conditions. Additionally, battery and grip sections are separated, and an optional Grip Strap GS-5 is available for added security. For long periods of continuous shooting, you can use the optional AC Adapter AC-3 to conserve battery power.
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- Comfort and Control in Vertical Position
- Shutter Release
- Two Control Dials, Two Function Buttons
- Holds One Battery
Olympus HLD-7 Overview
Olympus HLD-7 Specs
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Olympus HLD-7 Reviews
Use it any way you want!
I don't usually get the vertical grips for my camera bodies, but I got this grip for my E-M1. This grip not only adds a vertical grip, but it also lengthens the built in grip. There are many helpful features on this grip. One of these is the weather sealing. There is even a gasket around the connector on the grip so that when you attach it, the electrical connection between the grip and the body is protected. Like most of these grips, you also have a small space where you can store the cover from the bottom of the body so you don't lose it. You can lock out the grip controls separately if you don't want to accidentally bump them and change settings. This grip also has a DC in port so that you can power your camera body from the mains. I believe this is the only official way to get your E-M1 to run off mains power. One of the best features of this grip is that all the functions of the grip are independent from each other. You can use all the controls and buttons on the grip without a battery installed in the grip itself or AC power connected to it. You can also use your camera body with no battery inside the body and one battery in the grip. Finally, if you can find the Olympus AC-3 adapter, you can use your camera body without any batteries installed in either the grip or body. I do wish there were some additional controls on the grip, but I think Olympus knew about this, since the grip for the E-M1 II and III has a full D-pad and other helpful controls. I do like that there are function buttons on the back of this grip. I set the top one to the same function as the Fn1 on my body and set the bottom one to depth of field preview (same as one of my front buttons) since I use that a lot. I use this a lot more than I originally thought I would, and it helps a lot especially for slow shutter speeds since my hands tend to shake. It also makes it so much easier when shooting vertically since I can change my settings such as shutter and aperture without moving my hands. Now I often leave it on the body when I'm not using an L-plate since it helps me a lot.
VERY MUCH NEEDED FOR THE OMD-EM1
Needed for the Em1 and my old glass. 5 stars