Olympus HLD-4 Battery Holder for E3, E30 DSLR
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Olympus HLD-4, Power Battery Holder for the E3 and E30 Digital SLR Cameras.

SKU: IOMHLD4

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HOWARD S : Can this grip used with the Olympus hand grip?LEONARD L : Yes I have the Olympus hand grip strap on my E-3 with the HDL-4 power battery holder. Gives the photographer a secure feel with the strap. No issues with the memory card door access.VIRGINIE G : I'm not sure I understand your question, as this item (HLD-4) is actually the Olympus hand grip and battery holder (for 2 batteries) to be used with either the E-3, E-30 or E-5. It is great for portrait shooting and gives extra battery juice. I do use the Olympus AS-GS3 Grip Strap with it, if that's what you mean.WILLIAM Z : Yes. Detach the neck strap from camera body and attach hand grip strap to camera body. Attach the other end of the hand grip strap to the bottom of the HLD 4. This method uses the only attachment point to the camera body. If you want to use both neck strap and hand grip, then use some creativity to couple the neck strap to the hand grip strap. Perhaps the technical wizards at Olympus might have a clever solution to the problem. Phone Oly tech service.JAMES M : Yes the hand grip can be attached on the bottom of the right side
Shopper : will this fit and E 510?GUS H : NOMark G : The HLD-4 was designed for the E-3 also fits the E-5. I have both the E-5 and E-510. The HLD-4 won't insert all the way into the E-510, the battery spring in the E-510 is right where the contacts for the controls on the HLD-4 would hit. Also the battery compartment is slightly closer to the tripod mount on the E-510 so even if you modified the grip (or the camera) you could not properly attach the grip.RANDY H : no it will not fit. no battery holder for this model was made. i would have purchased one had it been availableDAVID S : NoWILLIAM Z : Olympus does not show the HLD-4 as an accessory for the E 510. The battery door enclosure does not appear to be removeable on my E510. Suggest you call Olympus for the straight scoop!!!WILLIAM Z : Olympus does not list the HL4 as an accessory for the E-510. Suggest that you buy several replacement batteries. Batteries Plus handles an equivalent replacement. Price break at 3 or more batteries. I have 4 batteries and never seem to have problems. Just remember to charge all before a shoot. It helps to have a VOM (battery tester) to check batteries. Good quality one available from Home Depot for less than $30.00 Of course you can always upgrade the body along with the lenses on a pay as you go basis. If you shot a lot and desire sharper pix, it is worth the investment. olyman15237VIRGINIE G : No, the HLD-4 only fits the E-3 and E-5. I think that you may find an Non-Olympus Battery holder-Grip for the E-510, but I cannot remember from which independant company.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?WILLIAM Z : use the HLD -4 for additional power since I use "live view" quite often when doing macro work. It is also great for manual focus when taking HDR pix using multiple exposured at different exposures. olyman

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2014-04-14T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fine Addition

Almost a necessity when using a heavy lens. Adds great balance to the camera. Obviously, the extra weight isn't exactly apprerciated, but the trade-off is well worth the added weight.

Daniel T.

2013-04-21T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Investment

Item is solid and well built. Added more comfort when holding my E-3 to shoot portraits. I don't mind the added weight.

Antonio E.

2012-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good addition to E-5

Pairs well with my E-5. A bit bulky, I think they could have trimmed it a bit and still retained all the advantages.

ToddinHouston

2011-10-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wolverines captured..

Enhances sports photography

jwm

2011-09-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Vertical Grip for Portraits

I use it whenever I have to do a Portrait session, where a vertical grip is very handy. weatherproof and holding the double of charge than the E-5 itself... it is great deal!!!

OLIVER S.

2010-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

HLD-4

Very useful and practical. A little bit bulky but it give the double of battery and the vertical grip, which is very useful.

OLIVER S.

2010-03-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Pros: Long Lasting battery Power Cons: Bulky

Peter

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Wolverines captured..

By jwm

Enhances sports photography

Great Product

By Peter

Pros: Long Lasting battery Power Cons: Bulky

HLD-4 Power Battery Holder for a better performance...

The HLD-4 Power Battery Holder can hold up to two Lithium Ion BLM-1 batteries to extend the performance life of the E-3 and its existing BLM-1 battery. It also enables effortless vertical shooting with its own separate shutter button, two control dials, and dedicated Function and AF target buttons. Like the E-3 body, the battery holder is splash-proof and dust-proof to endure severe climates.

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