OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS ECG-5 Grip for E-M5 Mark III

Does what it's supposed to do. Perfect OEM fit. There's a notch in the grip where you can store the rubber gasket from the camera while using the grip. They thought of everything.I use it almost all the time with my small and medium sized m43 lenses (oly 25mm 1.8, sig 56mm 1.4, oly 12-45mm f4, oly 14-150mm ii) and it makes the camera super comfortable. No experience with the 1.2 pros or bigger zooms.I was considering an EM1ii or iii for a few reasons including the bigger grip they offer. For what I spent on this I got the bigger grip I was looking for and still have the option to go super small for when I'm travelling light...and enough money left over to buy a new lens or two.I do think they could have pulled this off for less than the msrp but what doesn't feel overpriced these days.

Got this grip hoping it would provide better balance and support for my E-M5 Mark III when using larger lenses like my 12-100 Pro and 40 150 Pro however it really didn't. The grip itself is not big enough to really make any discernible difference with those lenses and I actually found it less useful with my small, lighter lenses like my 60mm Macro. For the price it really wasn't worth it. Another minor issue to be aware of ( I knew this before hand), it has to be removed to replace the battery in the camera. For me that was not a big deal but you should be aware of this. Anyway after giving it a try I returned it, sorry.

The media could not be loaded.  Perfect grip, easy attachment on and off. Worth the price for the added extra grip. Your small camera now has secure handle to firmly grip.

I really liked the comfort this grip added to my new EM53. However, whenever I pressed the review button, then tried to enlarge the image to check sharpness, the review function was cancelled and the viewfinder image returned. Sometimes I was able to get one or two steps of enlargement before it popped back to the viewfinder. I called the Olympus helpline and was advised to exchange the grip for another one, which I did.Same problem with the new grip. I returned it as well, and am thankful for Amazon's easy return policy.

All it needed is a hole for battery access...

This is undoubtedly a pricey grip, but it does an excellent job. I now can grab and carry my OM-D EM-5 Mk III camera with my right hand (I am right handed) without fear of loosing my grip. The grip is, as expected from Olympus, well designed and built, and looks like it is part of the camera. Great product, I am happy I purchased it.

If I need this grip to handle the EM5 miii than the body is too small for me.So I sent everything back: Unused!Still waiting for refund!Never opened the box

This grip is a must have accessory for larger lenses. It greatly improves handling and balance and makes it easier to use the camera with one hand. Not a big deal that it has to be removed to access the battery. I very rarely replace the battery when out and about. It takes 10 seconds to remove it and another 10 to reinstall it.

Es un buen artículo, con objetivos de tamaño medio y grande es muy cómodo, ayuda a tener un mejor agarre y a su vez te da la posibilidad de usar la cámara de forma compacta cuando estás de viaje o en fotografia de calle, pero... Tienes que retirarlo para colocar una batería nueva, cosa que pasará aproximadamente una vez por día, es molesto pero a menos de que cambies de batería recurrentemente no debería ser tan problemático.

Well built, good ergonomic, excellent functionality. The only drawback is the more difficult access to battery change (You have to remove the grip).