OMD HLD-6: Not convinced I love it...

[Manila Man]

It's one of the reasons I haven't bought the Olympus grip. I had to do the same with my half case. And that uses a coin each time.

I like the JLM but the shipping cost to where I am bumps up the price considerably. Still not good value for me.

 

[994]

taking off the grip takes no more than 20 secs

My experience with battery changes is that they happen in the most inconvenient times -- in the middle of shooting pictures, usually for me. 20 seconds can be a long time in that situation.

 

[drewbot]

I first got the HLD-6 in pure GAS.

I mostly use it during extended photo excursions where my hand would easily cramp on the small E-M5 body.

The half-piece I feel is a must when mounting a chunky lens like the PL25.

The 20 and 45 don't need either of the grip(s) to handle all day.

 

[marcl]

I bought the grip and the CS36FBC case as well. I have to say that the half-part of the case provides almost the same griping power as the HLD6's horizontal landscape portion. Then, when I venture out, I can put the top cover on my camera and I feel it is safe from accidental bumps. I plan on using the HLD6 when I mount a large flash like an FL50R on the camera.