OMD EM5 spare battery (where to get it?)

[cheongkl]

Ok, will call up Artworkfoto tomorrow if they got stock. Today I called up Cathay and also Parisilk but no stock.

 

[BlitzMt]

Aha! just bought the last pc fr cathay marina.

 

[dereth]

All these batteries you guys are talking about are originals right?

 

[jamestan75]

How much was it?

how much? Is it original or 3rd party?
If 3rd party, Does it require another 3rd party charger, some 3rd party battery cannot charge using original charger.

 

[pkong1008]

Just got mine from AP at Sim Lim Sq. $98. They have 3 pieces left.

 

[zapp!]

Surprisingly is same cost here as in Japan. I got mine at 6,300yen plus 10
% rebate at yodobashi. So cost me about 89sgd

 

[rhema83]

Called MSC today and they are already out of stock. Need to try other stores tomorrow and go buy at lunchtime.

 

[BlitzMt]

how much? Is it original or 3rd party?
If 3rd party, Does it require another 3rd party charger, some 3rd party battery cannot charge using original charger.

Yes original came with Oly pack n can use charger came w OMD.

 

[irvinl]

any idea if SLRR stocks cheap 3rd party ones? as they usually do for other brands?

 

[Kit]

Called Artworkfoto just now. They still have a few left. Reserved mine with them.

 

[-120-]

For guys visiting Seoul, got one at kw70,0000 ~S$78.

 

[Oly5050]

For guys visiting Seoul, got one at kw70,0000 ~S$78.

Good price. Anyone online lobangs at this price range?

 

[Jelline]

i got the 2nd last piece of battery from artworkfoto around 515pm just now

 

[albertri]

wow original batteries cost like a bomb :-(

 

[ageha]

wow original batteries cost like a bomb :-(

Still cheaper than the original one for the GH2.

 

[laserzx]

Olympus Singapore Online shop is selling at $99

BLN-1 - Batteries & Chargers - Accessories

 

[skeletonman]

I am now in Bali and I have not gotten the extra battery but the E5 battery is good so far.
Got an extra EP3 as a backup.

 

[As7eroidS]

wtf a pc of battery for almost $100...

srly?

 

[theITguy]

I am now in Bali and I have not gotten the extra battery but the E5 battery is good so far.
Got an extra EP3 as a backup.

U mean u are using the e5 battery on omd?

 

[rhema83]

wtf a pc of battery for almost $100...

srly?

Many DSLR batteries are around that price. Photography is an expensive hobby indeed.

But would you rather spend $100 or to run out of battery while on vacation in a distant land? The choice is clear. And that is precisely why the manufacturers dare to price the batteries so highly.