Olympus HLD-8G Grip for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Transforms handling!This is expensive but in my opinion, worth it. It really does transform the handling of the camera. I always use a simple (Gordy's) wrist strap with all my cameras rather than a neck strap. Since I am constantly holding the camera when it's out of the bag, the position of my fingers relative to the camera is critical to comfort. For me this grip is near perfect in that regard and I can walk around all day holding the camera without get cramp in my fingers. The shutter button and front control wheel are at just the right angle and for video nuts, the grip adds a headphone socket. The only negative is that you have to remove the grip to change the battery but that doesn't bother me as it only takes a few seconds.

Although the M5Mk2 has more body grip than the old M5 it still needed something more to hold onto, especially with larger lenses, and this does the job. Although not as elegant a fit as the grip for the original M5 it is very comfortable to use.

Although this is not quite the same shape as that on the earlier EM5 it does the job just as well. People with large hands and/or large lenses will find it very useful. People with small hands and/or small lenses may not need it. You can use the old power battery holder from the EM5 with this grip which is very handy and facilitates photos in portrait format.

I refer this to the grip that comes with the EM1. It is more secure and also can be used with the battery part that comes with the EM5 version 1. One point knocked off because you have to remove the grip to change battery unless you also have the battery holder. The EM5 and EM5ii for my medium sized hands are too fiddly without a grip. Adding the grip makes the cameras much more enjoyable to use.

Does the job. Looks and fits fine - just like its Mark 1 equivalent; I have no idea what the first reviewer is going on about.Balances up the camera far better when used with serious Oly PRO lenses like the fabulous12-40 and 40-150.What more do you want?

Pricy but makes an already great camera even better. The OM-D E-M5ii is such a small camera i think this grip is almost essential for anyone with medium/large hands.

Well made, high quality and great design, it makes the camera fit my big hands perfectly. Throws the shutter button into the perfect position. This grip has made me love my E-M5 Mark II

I needed this grip to provide the audio monitoring for recording video. It works well and does give an additional two programmable buttons to use with the camera menu settings. A bit pricey but I'm happy with the purchase