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Counterfeit Olympus BLN-1 batteries beware

Started Jun 27, 2014 | Discussions thread
cosmoxl Contributing Member • Posts: 597
I have 4, my results
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One came with E-M5, another came with grip for E-M5, another I bought as extra through B&H early in E-M5 lifecycle, and probably the most recently dated one came with my E-M1.

All four of mine weighted 50 grams.

However, some spelled "japan" instead of Japan, and "explose" instead of "explode".

Three were processed in Vietnam, one in Indonesia.

The one thing that matches up with the original post is the depressions seen in the bottom photo. You can see all 4 have the same size, square depressions.

In conclusion, I would say not to worry about misspellings on labeling. Pay attention to weight foremost to determine if genuine.

 cosmoxl's gear list:cosmoxl's gear list
Olympus E-M1 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm 1:4.8-6.7 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4-5.6 R Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro +3 more
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