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Re: [OM] E-M5 Mk2 battery replacement options

Subject: Re: [OM] E-M5 Mk2 battery replacement options
From: Martin Walters via olympus <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:24:00 -0500
Cc: Martin Walters <mwalters1440@xxxxxxxxx>
I have no doubt that the OM1 is a better camera. For me, better focus and pro capture would be of interest, together with the longer battery life and USB-C charging. I will go and look at an OM1. But, do I want to spend an extra $1K or so, when the time comes?

I've given up wearing polarizing glasses, so any OM1 or 5 model that isn't affected by this limitation would be of interest.

Martin

On 2026-02-16 1:49 p.m., Moose via olympus wrote:
On 2/16/2026 9:27 AM, Martin Walters via olympus wrote:
Thanks to all who responded.

1) Wasabi looks like the only choice for non-OEM batteries here is Canada. The only other brand that seems quite well regarded is Watson, offered by B&H. However, with the current tariff regime - and the removal of the /de minimus/ rule here in N. America - I'm avoiding anything imported, particularly from the US.

2) Yes, I know the E-M5 mk2 is an old camera. At some point, I will have to change it. I really like the form factor of the 5 series bodies, though I have never handled an EM/OM1.

I don't particularly like the form factor, size and weight of the OM-1. Although I never liked rangefinder cameras, I quite like that form factor. If I could get an OM-1 in a Panny GX9 or Sony A7C body, it would be wonderful!

But I really like what the OM-1 II DOES. And, so far, they work OK hanging on my body.

Computational Photos Moose

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