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Watson BLN-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1150mAh)

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Watson BLN-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1150mAh)
Key Features
  • Replacement for Olympus BLN-1 Battery
The Watson BLN-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack works with the same cameras as the Olympus BLN-1. This replacement battery pack features a capacity of 1150mAh, 7.2V of output power, and 8.28 watt-hours. Small and lightweight, lithium-ion batteries can be charged or discharged at any time without developing memory effect.
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Watson BLN-1 Overview

The Watson BLN-1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack works with the same cameras as the Olympus BLN-1. This replacement battery pack features a capacity of 1150mAh, 7.2V of output power, and 8.28 watt-hours. Small and lightweight, lithium-ion batteries can be charged or discharged at any time without developing memory effect.

Compatible Cameras
    Olympus:
  • E-P5
  • OM-D E-M1
  • OM-D E-M5
UPC: 847628577077

Watson BLN-1 Specs

Battery
Battery Type
1x Olympus BLN-1
Battery Capacity
1150 mAh / 8.28 Wh
Output Voltage
7.2 VDC
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Accessory Mounting Thread
No
Dimensions
2 x 1.4 x 0.6" / 5.1 x 3.6 x 1.5 cm
Weight
1.8 oz / 51 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.175 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.35 x 3 x 1.1"

Watson BLN-1 Reviews

Keeping My EM-5 Alive

By Fred
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-16

I haven't used my EM-5 in over 4 years. Thanks to BH, I can now power it properly for a reasonable price. The feature set of the EM-5 (electronic viewfinder, mirrorless, small size, great controls) make it competitive with current cameras.

BLN-1 replacement.

By Nicholas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-14

Functional replacement battery for Olympus BLN-1. I only have 4 or 5 charge cycles on this battery. It does charge on the Olympus charger that came with my EM5 mkii, however it seems to take forever to charge in comparison to the original batteries. It also doesn't power the camera for as long as my other two 7 year old Olympus batteries. I'm not sure if this is because it's not fully compatible with my charger or not? It does work as a backup but doesn't seem quite as good as the Olympus original battery.

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question

Can I charge with my Olympus bln-1 charger?
Asked by: Anonymous
This battery can be charger in the Olympus BCN-1, which is the dedicated charger for the Olympus BLN-1 battery.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2026-04-01

question

The Watson BLN-1 is rated at 7.2V whereas the Olympus BLN-1 is rated at 7.6V - I'm not an EE but doesn't that make the Watson battery incompatible with Olympus cameras that expect 7.6V?
Asked by: William D.
I'm not sure
Answered by: SHLOMO L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Will this work for the E-M10?
Asked by: Anonymous
This battery is not compatible with the E-M10. BLN-1 batteries are for the E-M1 and E-M5II. The E-M10 takes BLS-5 batteries.
Answered by: Kevin B.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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