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Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera

★★★★☆
4.5

based on 10 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

Pros

  • Reliable (5)
  • Good value (4)
  • Long-lasting (3)
  • Easy to install (2)
  • Solid construction (2)
  • Versatile (2)
  • Charges quickly (1)
  • Fast recharge (1)
  • Good for portrait (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
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Cons

  • Aa's don't work properly (1)
  • Adds quite some weight (1)
  • Loses charge quickly onaa (1)

Best Uses

  • Professional cameras (4)
  • Back-up (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Digital photography (1)
  • Landscapes (1)
  • Photography (1)
  • Photojournalism (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
 
 
 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 23, 2009

Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Agreed below

"I agree with Muzzio, the battery grip has an issue with certain AA batteries. The AA's don't function correctly with this grip and as a result the battery info will lead to the red icon after a small amount of photos are taken (I'm using 1.4 firmware and I've used 4 different branded batteries plus different types, such as Alkaline, NIMH etc...). This is incredibly disappointing, considering that the purpose of ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 23, 2009 by Mark

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Good and Bad

"Good battery holder. However, only if you used with two BLM-01 Lithium-Ion Battery. Do not even think about buying it for using it with AA batteries. It comes with an AA battery holder inside a wonderful plastic protective case (six needed to run the camera) but unfortunately, Olympus has not delivered on this one. It does not supply energy enough for more then 50 photos. Initially I though that I had purchased ..." Read Full Review »

Jun 22, 2009 by Zeca Muzzio

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Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera Review

Agreed below

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Fast Recharge
  • Reliable
  • Solid Construction

    Cons

  • AA's don't work properly

    Best Uses

  • Digital Photography
  • Landscape
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Portrait Photography
 

"I agree with Muzzio, the battery grip has an issue with certain AA batteries. The AA's don't function correctly with this grip and as a result the battery info will lead to the red icon after a small amount of photos are taken (I'm using 1.4 firmware and I've used 4 different branded batteries plus …"  Read Full Review »

Oct 23 2009
Mark
Vancouver
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
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Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera Review

Good and Bad

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Solid Construction

    Cons

  • Loses Charge Quickly onAA

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Good battery holder. However, only if you used with two BLM-01 Lithium-Ion Battery. Do not even think about buying it for using it with AA batteries. It comes with an AA battery holder inside a wonderful plastic protective case (six needed to run the camera) but unfortunately, Olympus has not delive …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 22 2009
Zeca Muzzio
Hawaii
I am:
  • Pro Photographer
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Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera Review

Balances the E3 very nicely

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Good Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Professional Cameras
  • Upgrade
 

"E3 is in my mind not as balanced as the E1 but the grip balances the camera perfectly. the adaptor to use disposable 6AA bateries in a nice addition as well and can save the day.



The negative thing is I cannot get used to the AS-GS3 GRIP STRAP somehow it does not fit in my hand and it hampers my …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 30 2008
Mike
Slovenia
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera Review

Great function and great value

★★★★★
5.0

"Very economical, uses easily available batteries and addslittle weight. Easy to fit and use. Another way to hold thecameraFor the slightly increased bulk, you get the ability to takeportrait-oriented shots very quickly!Models become less bored while you fiddle with the cameraand the E-3's brilliant …"  Read Full Review »

Dec 17 2007
Louis
Australai
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Olympus HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for the E3 Digital Camera Review

If you have the E-3 get this!

★★★★★
5.0

"I knew i wanted the grip even before buying the E-3. Mywife purchased it as an early Christmas present and boy am Iglad she did. It gives my pinky finger a place to finally rest!Now, it is not as solid as the camera itself, and in thevertical position the grip is very thick. But it is stillworth …"  Read Full Review »

Dec 29 2007
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