Description
Original white Olympus BLS-5 | BLS-50 Li-ion battery.
This high-performance battery from Weiss is a perfect fit with comparable quality to the original.
High quality cells with long service life.
Weiss batteries are characterised by their low self-discharge and energy storage capacity for many shots. So you can enjoy taking photos for a long time with a Weiss battery. The battery has no memory effect and can therefore be charged whenever you want, whether 5% or 95%. In addition, Weiss batteries have protection against short circuits, overvoltage and overheating.
Product features:
Type: Li-ion.
Capacity: 1100 mAh.
Voltage: 7.4 V.
Dimensions: 56 (L) x 37 (W) x 9 (H) mm.
Compatibility: Olympus PEN E-PL2 | E-PL3 | E-PL5 | E-PL6 | E-PL7 | E-PL8 | E-PL9 | E-P3 | E-PM1| E-PM2 | OMD E-M10 | E-M10 Mark II III | Stylus 1 | Stylus 1s
Replaces the following original batteries: Olympus BLS-5 / BLS-50.
Technology designed in Germany.
Since 2009, our Weiss – More Power + brand has stood for quality and reliability at fair prices for battery, charging technology and accessories. Tests and reviews can be found on many of our products in specialist magazines such as CHIP.
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RODNEY –
Works like the origional
JAMES –
Works great in my Olympus E600 Digital camera
Cosmo –
Great spare. Wondering how I did without it until now
Star1107 –
Works just like my original battery. Nice to have a backup for days when Im shooting more and dont want to recharge.
Georgicus –
I use this with Olympus ple2 with underwater housing. I recieved genuine replacement battery. I have not experienced any problems with this battery.
Cabby Carl –
I would use this product to power my camera.
STEVEN –
Second battery for new camera. Exactly the same as the other original with camera battery. Charged as normal and delivers stated performance
Janice B. –
Who doesnt need a spare battery for those long shooting days This is exactly the same Olympus battery that came with my new Stylus 1. Works perfectly with its BCS5 charger. Comes with a small plastic cap to protect the contacts when not in the camera.
grandpaficken –
Last much longer than the 5. Well worth the cost.
Phototista –
Works perfectly for my Olympus OMD
exequielsjr –
The shipment was on time and the package was properly handled. The item was exactly as it was advertised. But unfortunately most reviews that I read are right, this batteries drain a lot faster than the ones I have on my dslr.
Alan –
By now, Im really familiar with the number of batteries I need to take with me when I go on trips when I take what I think are a lot of photos. Ive learned this from taking a variety of cameras over the years with me on my trips and vacations. And, the magic numbers always been three proprietary batteries or three sets if the camera used AAs. Well, I just got back from a twoweek vacation and took my normal I think large number of large file photos and never had to resort to the third of the three Olympus BLS50 LithiumIon Batteries that I took with me. I believe thats pretty impressive.
Brian –
I dont know the actual battery life of the OMD M10, as its new to me and I tend to drain the battery in just a couple of days of shooting and experimentation and discovery. So its been very helpful to have a spare handy.
Colleen –
compatablefits and holds a charge
Kenneth –
Although the Olympus e m10 doesnt go through batteries like some of my other cameras. An extended day of shooting requires an extra battery
Cynthia –
The battery does what it needs to do, and you can trust that it will not swell in your camera like alternative brands. It charges reasonably fast and last a long time in standby and through many pictures.I was using it on a road trip over four days hundreds of pictures, some video, reviewing, and leaving it on sleep mode and I didnt see the battery low until I was home and the battery was already being used lightly before the trip.I bought the battery as an extra to switch out but it did well on its own.
Suzanne –
Seems to last a long time so far.
Bill ABQ –
Olympus batteries last longer than other brandsweve tried others and wont do that again.
gottaloveshelties –
Havent tried it yet. but got it in a timely manner.
Vanna –
Charged battery very generous on longevity. I have bought a second battery because recharge does take hours. Very satisfied.
Rich –
In years past, Ive used combinations of manufacturer batteries like this one and aftermarket types. I havent had any issues. However, when looking at the available aftermarket batteries and chargers for these, it looks like the aftermarket folks simply chose to ignore the extra safety features that Oly insisted go into this battery type, and continue to utilize 2pin chargers even for these 4contact batteries. Much as I hate to pay Olys price for this battery, I wont be buying another brand until the other guys up their engineering game and match Olys features.
Anonymous –
Excellent as second battery for my Olympus mirorless camera Identical with the one that the original package is providing. For me, it holds up 1.5 days of shooting. Usually, more than 700 frames no flash, high quality JPEG, using viewfinder for 50 of the time.
Edwin –
Just what I needed. Didnt want any third party knock offs so I bought these for my EPL7 and theyreally a nobrainer.
Larry –
I have little to say about this item other than it works as intended. I wanted a spare battery, bought the brand name, and it works fine.
Ivan –
Quickly and accurately deliverd, happy to deal with BH
Anonymous –
I was thankful to find a replacement battery for my PEN EPL1, since Olympus stopped offering it. I am buying another one so Ill have two. This is much, much better than the cheap knockoff battery I bought from another site. This is actually an Olympus battery.
Erik –
ok
Paul –
It charges quickly and lasts for hours.
robert –
It is cumbersome, heavy has a cord difficult to store and pack for travel compared to other rechargables.
Elliott –
I had just bought the Olympus OMD E0 Mark ll a few weeks before. I always like to have a back up battery for my cameras. So I happened to see the BLS50 on sale. It was 20dollars cheaper than Olympus. I am very happy getting it. I can also use it for my Olympus E620.
Anthony –
The best . . . . great batteries.
Jordan –
I bought this as a second battery for my OMD EM10 Mark III. So far I havent needed to use a second battery on my street shoots, as I get enough shots out of a single battery charge over the course of a day. That demonstrates the value of this battery, since my primary one is the same model.Pros lasts a long time fairly quick to chargeCons doesnt power my portable waffle maker not the most inspiring color Note Actually I dont own a portable waffle maker. Note Since the batterys mostly hidden inside my camera or, by analogy, inside yours, I dont care about its color.
CHARLES –
The new battery for my pen EPL5 is a more powerful battery for my older camera. Happy with the purchase and good service from Adorama.
Eugene –
This battery doesnt last long on the Olympus that I have.
Jose –
Same performance as the battery that came along with the camera.
Anthony –
Reliable with long life.
Thomas –
nice to have an extra battery for a long day out shooting pictures and the correct brand
Andrew –
Use the best and forget the rest. Why take a chance
Vanna –
Charged battery very generous on longevity. I have bought a second battery because recharge does take hours. Very satisfied.
Mary –
Received product as promised.I was able to charge and use both batteries and they work great.
Mark –
I placed the order on New Years Eve and received the battery 3 business days later, great service in light of the holiday. The battery itself is just ok, needing recharging too frequently as does the one that came with the camera.
Jeffrey –
Ive tried many different 3rd party batteries over the years and they never work as well as OEM batteries. Third party batteries often swell, not give as many shots, or just wear out much faster than OEM and with the tiny batteries used in Olympus cameras this issue seems worse then in my Nikon, Canon, and Pentax cameras. The Olympus BLH1 is too small for the camera and doesnt give enough shots but otherwise its the safest and best one for the EM1.2. Still, its quite pricy for such a small battery most OEM batteries seem overpriced and this one is certainly no exception. So one star taken for costing over twice as much as it should.
Glenn –
My first order for a BLS50 arrived dead and would not charge. The return process was fast and easy and I got a gift card for its value. I ordered again and this one works perfectly so far.
William –
it fits and you know it will work
Michael –
What can you say about a battery It works It seems to recharge fast enough but seems to run down quickly. The charger is massive, with awkwardly thick plug wiring which seems to fight any attempt to coil or fold it up. Im a minimalist shooter so for me that mean Ill have to carry a separate bag to transport the charger.
Andrew –
Not much to be said, it is the spare Olympus BLS50 battery needed. I would not go out for a day without a spare. If there was a good alternative I would consider it, this one seems a bit costly, but I know it does the job. I use it with new OMD Em5 markIII.
Anonymous –
Consider buying several extra batteries. Especially useful when learning how to use all the new camera features you will burn through a battery quickly. Quoted test results indicated battery lasts for 444 shots but I understand this testing is done with use of flash and a lot of LCD review time. Real life you will probably get many more shoots for each battery.Camera has a very detailed measure of battery life on the screen so as to prevent sudden surprises that your battery is dead. The extra battery has a great plastic case so it is easy to carry several in your pocket or vest.
Stephen –
It works fine, but a full charge doesnt last that long.
BlackRat1145 –
Bought as a second battery to supplement provided battery. Does what is says on the tin
obertelli –
Ive learned through experience that Third Party batteries, even from reliable brand names like Duracell, dont perform as reliably as the genuine camera original equipment manufacturerbranded batteries OEM. Not just in terms of never seeming to hold a charge as long as OEM, despite often claiming to hold more charge, but particularly in terms of very noticeably losing performance after a few chargerecharge cycles. If it wasnt for that second problem then batteries which are often a third of the price of OEM or less, but which need recharging far more frequently, would be an acceptable tradeoff. But what I find happens is that even with the topname Third Party suppliers such as Duracell, Hhnel, Uniross, and many others is that they last much less than a third as long before their performance becomes totally unacceptable. So once youve wasted money on a few of the nonOEM batteries you could have used that money to buy genuineOEM which last MUCH longer. Also theres all that guff to consider about noncoded, partcoded and fullydecoded batteries in short anything other than the last ones wont usually work in the OEM battery charger, nor will the battery charge meter work in the camera. So I always buy the genuineOEM items. But the price still stinks. The camera manufacturer knows they have a monopoly on supply and so charge as much as they can get away with. Usually that would result in me rating this battery as just 3 stars, but I bought wisely by purchasing lightlyused secondhand OEM batteries with a guarantee. Still overpriced, but it meant I got two for 90 instead of about 140150. If brandnew OEM rechargeables were priced at, say, 150 of the typical price of Third Partyoffbrand models then theyd be very good value and would merit 5 stars.
Patrick –
As with many Olympus OEM accessories, the price on this seems a bit high but it is rated better than the others and has worked very well for me
Richard –
Works as expected
James –
Wanted the assurance of another battery. Works perfectly.
Anonymous –
Top
Gregory –
Battery charges well and has better capacity than the BLS5 model the camera came with.
Bruce –
This is the best battery to use in the olympus equipment. Long lasting and dependable.
Floyd –
Bought this with my Olympus OMD M1 Mark III so Id have a spare. Sometimes Ill buy non OEM Brands but in this case there was not that much of a price savings so I went with the Olympus. I will say it charges fast and lasts a long time.
Jd –
Its a battery. It works as described.
Garry –
Olympus quality
Kurt –
I bought two extra batteries to accompany my new Olympus M5 MkIII. The reviews of this new camera model were critical of the battery life saying it was not improved, or even a little worse than the battery used in the M5 MkII, which I shot with for 5 years. Id say the reviews are right. Olympus should have kept the same battery. They didnt because it was larger than this one.With my M5 MkII, I encountered a bad problem with nonOlympus batteries Watsonbrand in particular once they got older. So, its not that this battery is bad, its that Olympus should have devoted more design energy to a small and longer life battery.
Stephen –
It works fine, but a full charge doesnt last that long.
James –
Quick recharge. Great battery life.
Erika –
Great to have a backup. These last a long time
scubaqueen14 –
Excellent product, have bought lesser quality batteries but they did not last anywhere near as long as the Olympus ones.
William –
The only thing that causes me to bristle is the price of camera OEM batteries. A camera brand battery seems to hold a charge longer and give me more shots per charge. And no doubt manufactures know thishence the hefty price.
John –
This much more substantial than the BLN1, the battery used in the EM1. That battery wouldnt leave much of a welt, but you could easily drop this one in a sock and beat someone senseless, then pop the battery back into your EM1 II and take several good, sharp photos of the bruises, as well as lengthy videos of the recovery process, all before recharging.
Wilbur –
Highly reliable.
Luis –
Gives enough power for long photo shoots. Easy to recharge and to carry. Not too heavy
Brian –
Too expensive but it is a factory battery and you will have no issues.
Bill –
I have learned my lesson and will only use Olympus batteries from now on. I have tried other cheaper batteries and the just dont hold their charge.
Daniel –
Just needed a spare battery and did not want to buy 3rd party. They dont hold up nearly as well.
Lee –
Thank you.
Josh Y. –
Its ok. But for its size it loses power too fast… faster than its predecessor.
Anonymous –
I used the BLH1 batteries for three months now. I get significantly more shotsusage than I did with the corresponding BLN batteries used with the Olympus OMD EM1. Ive also used them in moderately cold weather around freezing with good results. These are the only coded batteries available for the OMD EM1 Mark II, and Olympus certainly charges a premium for them. Hopefully, there will be some reasonable 3rd party options in the future. Olympus needs to manage their supply chaininventory better. I waited two months after ordering to get an additional battery from BH as there was no inventory in the entire USA during that time.
Mark –
If you have the Olympus OMD EM10 II you will need a backup battery if out for the day.
Stephen –
It fits my OMDEM1II camera, holds a charge and works fine.
Mark –
Works well. Has cap to cover contacts when in camera bag.
Walter –
Bought this as a spare for the Olympus OMD EM1 Mk III but also to use with the HLD9 battery grip. Only drawback was this was two year old stock, manufactured in Jan 2018. Needed to recharge it completely with the BCH1 Battery Charger.
William –
Not that theres necessarily anything wrong with aftermarket, but I like using official parts and accessories when possible. Not much else to say, really its a perfect replacement and spare for the battery that shipped with the camera, so Im satisfied knowing that.
Philip –
It works
Larry –
I have little to say about this item other than it works as intended. I wanted a spare battery, bought the brand name, and it works fine.
Huw –
Pros A nice increase in capacity over the old BLN1. Overall quite a big plus with the EM1 MkIICons Larger and heavier but to be expected.
Mary Jo –
Very pleased with the long life.
Wells –
I charge it fully and keep it in my camera all the time.
Richard –
Pros It did not need several chargedischarge cycles to show its full capacityCons Crazy price . I had to buy the genuine article as it was urgently needed. I normally purchase third party batteries, but as yet none are available for this camera .
Peter –
Pros Everything works well, a solid reliable battery.
Evan –
Worked well initially and provided decent battery life in my EM10, especially when compared to the third party battery I got as a backup. However it failed after one year charger shows it as fully charged but it wont power on the camera at all. Im hesitant to purchase this again even though it is OEM and will be sticking with third party products for now.
Donald –
Never a problem with these
Mark –
If you have the Olympus OMD EM10 II you will need a backup battery if out for the day.
Agedrunner –
Very good battery life.
Greg –
Was using a third party battery. After a couple of years the battery began to swell. Could hardly get in in an out of the battery compartment on my EPL8 camera. The Olympus battery works well.
James –
Battery life is decent.
Stephen –
I do not make movies nor do I take multiple shots so the battery will easily last a day for me.
Josef –
I always buy camera brand batteries. Im also a obsessive turn off the camera between shots guy. I bought this to have a spare when Im shooting birds all day. Im new to Olympus bodies and this battery lasts for several hours.
Jose –
Same performance as the battery that came along with the camera.
Steve –
I checked out the local neighborhood camera store and the replacement battery for my Olympus OMD EM10 Mark III wasnt the Olympus BLS50, but some knockoff that wasnt even the same voltage. Im sure glad I found BH with the original equipment replacement, and with a price as good as the competition. Great service, great price, prompt delivery, and accurate order processing are the BH features that keep me coming back.
Steve –
I checked out the local neighborhood camera store and the replacement battery for my Olympus OMD EM10 Mark III wasnt the Olympus BLS50, but some knockoff that wasnt even the same voltage. Im sure glad I found BH with the original equipment replacement, and with a price as good as the competition. Great service, great price, prompt delivery, and accurate order processing are the BH features that keep me coming back.
indianawolf –
High quality and reliable.
Marshel –
Just what I needed at a great price.
Ronald –
I spent too much on my gear two trust it with an off brand battery.
Thomas –
nice to have an extra battery for a long day out shooting pictures and the correct brand
Anonymous –
Excellent as second battery for my Olympus mirorless camera Identical with the one that the original package is providing. For me, it holds up 1.5 days of shooting. Usually, more than 700 frames no flash, high quality JPEG, using viewfinder for 50 of the time.
Mohammad –
fast shipping, thx
Rene –
Great battery, own three for the Olympus OMD E1 Mark II. For a full days shoot carry them all. Each battery takes 23 hrs. to reach a full charge. Wish Olympus offered a compact streamlined charger that accepts two batteries for simultaneous charging. As is, if all batteries are depleted the charge time is approx. 7.5 hrs. Camera specs claim 400 images per battery. I get less because of more frequent monitor utilization for image evaluation and longer monitor usage for composition, focus etc. Also take a lot more photos. Not criticizing this outstanding camera merely pointing out that shooting styles impact battery life. Just as published automotive gas mileage ratings vs. actual roadtraffic driving. It would be most helpful if Olympus upted the mAhs capacity to yield more photos. Most DSLR cameras have triple photo capacity. CONS Battery is expensive. To purchase an extra charger is both expensive and not practical. Gave up my Nikon D3S and lenses for a lighter compact camera system. Carrying an extra charger while traveling is an oxymoron. RB
Robert –
There was a question as to whether this battery came in a case. The copy I received in Dec 2020 did indeed come in a plastic case. This battery is too large to fit in most 3rd party battery wallets at 50mm x 42mm x 18mm so Im glad the case was included. Upside of large size is long life. Lasts all day in EM1 mkiii.
Christian –
The product works perfectly. It charges fast and the duration is equal to the product that came with the original camera. It was delivered on time and in good condition
calderarider –
Exact same battery as the Ricoh DB100 but cheaper
Lynn –
This battery lasts quite a while. With my older camera and a smaller battery, Id have to have one battery in the camera with 2 spares for a full days shooting. With my new OMD EM1 Mk II, this battery lasted all day. Great upgrade, Olympus.
Super Fast Eddie –
I ordered this battery before my camera arrived, release date was Nov 12. As always, BH delivered the product on the release date and I received it two days later in Seattle. The battery is exactly the same as the original and I expect it to perform the same.
Mark –
I placed the order on New Years Eve and received the battery 3 business days later, great service in light of the holiday. The battery itself is just ok, needing recharging too frequently as does the one that came with the camera.
William –
I always use OEM batteries even though they cost more.
Terry –
This BLS50 battery has a small capacity increase over the BLS5 battery supplied with my OMD OM 10. The Wex site did not make it clear that the BLS50 was suitable for that camera, but I can confirm it is compatible with both camera and supplied charger.No complaints so far but it is new.
Valerie –
I always shop here because I know my products are authentic. Amazon has alot of fakes these days. Its always easy to order, the staff is knowledgeable and will help if I have questions about what Im ordering or having trouble finding. Thanks B H
Edwin –
Just what I needed. Didnt want any third party knock offs so I bought these for my EPL7 and theyreally a nobrainer.
Kenneth –
Ordered battery for a backup for a wedding shoot and it arrived just as expected. Price was very competitive
morhuk –
This battery is of high quality, as one would expect from Olympus. Mind you, these last so long now, I could have gotten away without a spare. But I still like to have a fully charged spare, in case I forgot to charge the one in the Camera for a while.
Mark –
Works well. Has cap to cover contacts when in camera bag.
Greg –
Was using a third party battery. After a couple of years the battery began to swell. Could hardly get in in an out of the battery compartment on my EPL8 camera. The Olympus battery works well.
Anonymous –
With an expensive cameras it is always a good idea to use their OEM batteries. They work with all the special functions designed into the firmware and charger and you reduce the probability of malfunctions such as leaking and swelling batteries.
Sharon Bridge –
Great battery life, am very pleased to have this replacement for my camera.
Anthony –
The best . . . . great batteries.
Anonymous –
These batteries are currently the only horse in the race, given the fact they are for Olympus new OMD em1 mkII so there is little to which they can be compared. They work fine and they definitely last longer than their predecessors BLN1 5 however they dont last any where near as long as claimed all day, at least not for me and the way I shoot. They seem to live up to the quality of Olympus new camera which says a lot.
Karen –
Battery seems to last well. Recharges at a decent speed. Do far so good
Lee –
Thank you.
Elliott –
I had just bought the Olympus OMD E0 Mark ll a few weeks before. I always like to have a back up battery for my cameras. So I happened to see the BLS50 on sale. It was 20dollars cheaper than Olympus. I am very happy getting it. I can also use it for my Olympus E620.
Jd –
Its a battery. It works as described.
Allan –
I almost didnt purchase a second BLH1 for my EM1 Mk2, as so far Ive been astounded by this batterys long lasting capacityIve already logged in over 800 shots on allday shoots, with still some charge left in the battery. Then again, Ive been foolish enough to have been left in the past with other camerasbatteries with amazing photo opportunities and dead batteries, so I bought this one as a backup. Plus, with the speed of recharging, I doubt that Ill ever be needing a third, even when traveling.
Denny –
Obviously, works fine with the Olympus charger. My experience with the Olympus batteries is that they far outlast less expensive third party equivalents… usually outlast the useful life of the cameras they were purchased for.
Kenneth –
Although the Olympus e m10 doesnt go through batteries like some of my other cameras. An extended day of shooting requires an extra battery
Alan –
Why bother or take the risk with nonOEM batteries Yes, its a tad more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Tom –
This battery works as it should. Im happy it has more capacity than the EM1 battery, but at the same time I wish I didnt need 3 of these for each of my EM1 Mark II cameras to shoot a wedding… and I still take a charger with me to my jobs. I guess mirrorless cameras just need more power.
exequielsjr –
The shipment was on time and the package was properly handled. The item was exactly as it was advertised. But unfortunately most reviews that I read are right, this batteries drain a lot faster than the ones I have on my dslr.
speedyoats –
Excellent quality battery. Keeps a good charge.
Archibald –
Pros Fast charge time 2 hours.Cons Rather expensive not surprising as it is a new type and so there is no competition from non oem makers.
Michael –
What can you say about a battery It works It seems to recharge fast enough but seems to run down quickly. The charger is massive, with awkwardly thick plug wiring which seems to fight any attempt to coil or fold it up. Im a minimalist shooter so for me that mean Ill have to carry a separate bag to transport the charger.
Aaron –
Arrived in 2 days upon ordering. Would highly recommend
Aaron –
Arrived in 2 days upon ordering. Would highly recommend
Brian –
I dont know the actual battery life of the OMD M10, as its new to me and I tend to drain the battery in just a couple of days of shooting and experimentation and discovery. So its been very helpful to have a spare handy.
Anonymous –
Great product. Good capacity lasts much longer than previous models. Highly recommend and would buy again.
Suzanne –
Seems to last a long time so far.
Richard –
I have used these batteries on my Olympus OMDE1 mk2 and they work great. Even though I have the battery grip, and extra battery or two is good to have.
Don –
Its a battery It works, holds a charge, and lasts longer than the previous unit for the EM1 mark I. It is also larger to cary around spares. One also needs to pack two chargers now if you travel with a mix of Olympus bodies.
Luis –
Does what it is supposed to do, but extremely expensive.
guinessparis –
The battery is fine and durable, but as most things that have just been released its expensive, no doubt there will be other manufacturers making at a cheaper price within a year or so. The battery is a spare for my Olympus OMD EM1 mk2 so to me its a necessity
windwardbound –
Charges really fast, lasts a long time
John –
The required Battery for the OMD EM1 MK II and HLD9 from Olympus. extras are alway a good idea when you are away or shooting many photos.
wjp1901 –
Excellent power to size ratio
Janice B. –
Who doesnt need a spare battery for those long shooting days This is exactly the same Olympus battery that came with my new Stylus 1. Works perfectly with its BCS5 charger. Comes with a small plastic cap to protect the contacts when not in the camera.
Gregory –
Battery charges well and has better capacity than the BLS5 model the camera came with.
Winifred –
The OMD EM1 mk II needs a lot of power and this battery provides it. I generally get a day of shooting out of one battery 1700 photos on the 4th of July. I have only needed to swap batteries once on a long day.
Kevin –
The best battery for an excellent camera.
Mark A –
I find these expensive relative to most camera batteries I have bought. And, it doesnt seem to last very long glad I have two. Am hoping that after a few cycles the battery life will improve.
Ovidiu –
Pros No particular impressive points, its a battery just like any otherCons It doesnt seem to hold up impressive charge, a bit more then previous generation but not as much as the new Sony A batteries.
Michael –
Works as expectedHad it for about 3 weeks and charged it twice. Works well.
Dennis –
Last long on a charge.
William –
Not that theres necessarily anything wrong with aftermarket, but I like using official parts and accessories when possible. Not much else to say, really its a perfect replacement and spare for the battery that shipped with the camera, so Im satisfied knowing that.
Anonymous –
Always buy real batteries these huge new batteries for the EM1 Mark II last a long time Buy the real thingand this battery is great
buxtonmountainman –
Quality product at a great price.
Joan –
Ordered this rechargeable battery at the same time I ordered my camera not realizing a battery would also be included with camera. After reading some recommendations found out it is better to have 2 batteries when out in the field as you never know exacting how quickly one battery may need to be recharged.
William –
The only thing that causes me to bristle is the price of camera OEM batteries. A camera brand battery seems to hold a charge longer and give me more shots per charge. And no doubt manufactures know thishence the hefty price.
Ryan –
works great in my Oly EM1.2. Lasts much longer than the battery life of an EM5.2
Thomas –
I stick with Olympus brand batteries after having a few issues with third party batteries.
Ivan –
Quickly and accurately deliverd, happy to deal with BH
William –
The battery and EM 1 Mark II are a fine combination. My only regret is the lack of a stand alone charger for the BLH1. Id like to dump the cumbersome power cord and proprietary charger that come with the camera in favor of a charger that plugs directly into a wall socket. Ill get one as soon as one is available.
Anonymous –
Works as a replacement for the LI90 that originally came with the TG2
Tripod guy –
The usual Olympus battery gives my a half day of shooting. I have gone on a 7 hour hike and still had a bit of charge with this battery. And I use the highresolution mode often.
Mark –
Great and timely service for BH as usual. Just needed a new battery and I felt more confident getting a legit OEM battery here than most anywhere else.
3861evans –
Works brilliantly and very durable, charges quickly
cbxlntn1 –
Still have my original batteries from 2014 and they still function like new or close to it, anyway. They still hold a decent and lengthy charge, even when sitting unused for long periods of time.
Joe –
I kept 5 batteries on hand at every possible moment with my EM1. I have only 2 batteries at the moment and so far this has not been an issue even when using the ProCapture shooting mode. Batteries keep getting better and this is a distinct improvement and important for mirrorless power demands.
David –
Needed another battery for my Mark II OM, wanted a Factory battery for longer use times. Ordered in Nov 2020, in a few days the battery arrived, factory date stamped 2018, hum it was new, still sealed, but 2 years old when sold Well, beware of older inventory and ask is the battery fresh, within say 12 months. Still B and H is my go to store for just about everything photo.
Evan –
Worked well initially and provided decent battery life in my EM10, especially when compared to the third party battery I got as a backup. However it failed after one year charger shows it as fully charged but it wont power on the camera at all. Im hesitant to purchase this again even though it is OEM and will be sticking with third party products for now.
William –
Needed an additional battery for my M1X upgrade from a M1 mk2, works.
david602013 –
Much better than third party batteries worth the extra expense
GEORGE –
Great to have a spare.
Michael –
Fairly good battery life, but could be better. Averaging over 300 shots on one charge. Battery does recharge very fast, less than 90 minutes
William –
I have always had good luck with OEM batteries
Robert –
The Olympus BLH1 Battery has a long life but it is always a good feeling knowing that you will not miss that once in a lifetime picture because your battery died because you have a spare Battery with you just in case .I never leave home with only one battery
Bill –
I have tried various cheaper offbrand batteries and am never satisfied with how long they hold a charge. For me, it will always be an Olympus brand battery
Kenneth –
Ordered battery for a backup for a wedding shoot and it arrived just as expected. Price was very competitive
Akira –
This Olympus battery gives me more freedom for photographing based on reliability. This is life line of my photographing especially to work for assigned picture that requires all day long work outside. Honestly, my final decision to purchase OMD EM1 Mk3 rather than EM5 Mk3 was due to better battery system. I usually dont buy third partys products for battery due to above reason.
Jim L. –
Works as advertised
RICHARD –
Yeah it is just a battery but it is always nice to have a extra to keep charged. It is always good to know that BH keeps items like this in stock and ready to promptly ship.
dabukogwlhv4wb –
Bought this spare one because the one supplied with the camera didnt last very long now got two so sorted
Glenn –
My first order for a BLS50 arrived dead and would not charge. The return process was fast and easy and I got a gift card for its value. I ordered again and this one works perfectly so far.
Shmuel –
Great battery, provides enough power for the EM1 Mk II to last an entire day.
S. Michael –
Perfect for the OMD EM1X spare batteries are a must
Andrew –
Not much to be said, it is the spare Olympus BLS50 battery needed. I would not go out for a day without a spare. If there was a good alternative I would consider it, this one seems a bit costly, but I know it does the job. I use it with new OMD Em5 markIII.
Joshua –
Big battery. In this case, NONE of the nonOly compatible batteries truly keeps a charge through a hundred cycles like this one. The reason is that only Oly has loadbalancing circuitry between the cells notice that this one is 7.4v That means multiple internal cells.As emergency back ups, other cheaper batteries are sometimes ok. But in this case, even those cost about 30. Not worth it really.
Jim –
Long life, much quicker charging, and actual feedback from the charger in terms of progress via blinking lights. After 4 years with other OMDs the difference is startling. Realizing that people use batteries at different rates based on settings and how they use their cameras, I am very comfortable now with 2 batteries instead of 34. I shot consistently for 2 days with 70 of one battery. I dont tend to use the LCD much keep it folded in, and my review setting is 0, but I leave the camera powered on and I transfer the photos every day.
John –
This is the battery that Olympus would sell. BH had it for a better price.
Francis –
OEM battery for a new camera. It works as expected allow a few extra days for shipping.
David –
Pros It works.Cons The price theres no doubt that the original Olympus battery works best, but the price is high.
Susan –
I ordered a battery to fit my Olympus micro 43 camera and even though the battery fits the Watson charger it is too wide for my camera which I purchased from BH maybe five years ago. Of course I charged the battery when it came and then to my horror really zed it wouldnt fit into my Olympus Help
William –
I always use OEM batteries even though they cost more.
Tom –
You can shoot twice as long with two batteries.
vorcha1009 –
Only type u can use with battery charger
Antal –
It is the battery option for the OMD MK II. It works, however, take a spare with you if you are out for the whole day. The elaborate operation of the camera combined with frequent use of the back panel takes its toll on electricity consumption.
Phototista –
Works perfectly for my Olympus OMD
Josef –
I always buy camera brand batteries. Im also a obsessive turn off the camera between shots guy. I bought this to have a spare when Im shooting birds all day. Im new to Olympus bodies and this battery lasts for several hours.
Alan –
By now, Im really familiar with the number of batteries I need to take with me when I go on trips when I take what I think are a lot of photos. Ive learned this from taking a variety of cameras over the years with me on my trips and vacations. And, the magic numbers always been three proprietary batteries or three sets if the camera used AAs. Well, I just got back from a twoweek vacation and took my normal I think large number of large file photos and never had to resort to the third of the three Olympus BLS50 LithiumIon Batteries that I took with me. I believe thats pretty impressive.
Louis –
The reviews clearly indicate that several of the thirdparty batteries being offered are excellent alternatives to the Olympus OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer product. However, their use can void the Olympus warranty. Therefore, the approximately 20dollar difference in price is a very small insurance premium to pay to protect a new 650 USD camera body. After the warranty expires, I shall definitely consider the alternatives, should the need arise.
Eugene –
This battery doesnt last long on the Olympus that I have.
RICHARD –
Yeah it is just a battery but it is always nice to have a extra to keep charged. It is always good to know that BH keeps items like this in stock and ready to promptly ship.
Tom –
I have the extra camera battery for the camera and have never used the second one to this date after 2 years using the system. The reason for both is that you just never know when the tire will go flat.
REH –
Nice to see the capacity increased over the Mark I batteries
Mary –
Also carry an extra battery in case of a long day shooting or shooting in very cold weather.
Bill ABQ –
Olympus batteries last longer than other brandsweve tried others and wont do that again.
Brent –
I got two for the EM1X they charged up just fine with the chargers that came with the camera. They each came with a fitted plastic container.
Nick –
Works as expected A little expensive for a battery
Louis –
The reviews clearly indicate that several of the thirdparty batteries being offered are excellent alternatives to the Olympus OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer product. However, their use can void the Olympus warranty. Therefore, the approximately 20dollar difference in price is a very small insurance premium to pay to protect a new 650 USD camera body. After the warranty expires, I shall definitely consider the alternatives, should the need arise.
SueMac –
Always good to have an extra battery
Karen –
Battery seems to last well. Recharges at a decent speed. Do far so good
Anonymous –
I still prefer the original batteries to be used with Olympis cameras I have because they last longer and work better. If Olympus lower their prices, that will be a nifty deal for Olympus camera users.
Anonymous –
I was thankful to find a replacement battery for my PEN EPL1, since Olympus stopped offering it. I am buying another one so Ill have two. This is much, much better than the cheap knockoff battery I bought from another site. This is actually an Olympus battery.
Dennis –
Always have a backup battery
Patrick –
Olympus batteries have a reputation for outlasting third party versions so far that seems to be the case here
Marilyn –
I recently upgraded from the Olympus OMD EM1 and kept four spare batteries on hand. When I upgraded to the Mark II I purchased this extra battery. I can really see the difference in battery life And although I have not tested it, it seems to charge a heck of a lot faster too. Yes they are a bit bulkier and certainly cost more but in the end you save by not needing as many. Sometime down the road, I may try a third party brand but for now, Im sticking with the Olympus and having just one extra on hand suits my shooting style. I dont like the bulky wall charger that came with the camera so I bought for 8.00 a simple little 2prong right angle plug adapter that fits on the Olympus charger turning it into a handy, more compact portable wall charger. Hope this helps ciao m
Colleen –
compatablefits and holds a charge
M. –
Its great to have extra batteries for occasions when you are out taking many photographs.
Floyd –
Not much to say, its a battery. Sometimes the OEM batteries are priced so much higher, often more than double the price, of third party brands like Wasabi or Watson which Ive had good results with but not this time. This Olympus BLH1 is only a few dollars more than the third party brands so its not worth the cost savings so I went with Olympus.
Mark –
Its a battery, it charged up ok and lasts most of a day in learning to use the camera
William –
I have always had good luck with OEM batteries