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EM1.2 FW2 or 2.1 & Batteries

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Adrian Harris
Adrian Harris Veteran Member • Posts: 7,708
EM1.2 FW2 or 2.1 & Batteries
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Can someone please confirm - Do aftermarket batteries still work in the EM1-Mk2 since the firmware update?

Only I see Olympus states that battery level readout has been 'improved' and I remember a few years ago after Panasonic provided a firmware update (to either the G1 or the GX7, I can't remember which) that aftermarket batteries were no longer recognised!

As I can not afford to buy 3 Olympus batteries I would rather forgo the firmware update than to lose my spare batteries.

For those that are not aware: When I insert an aftermarket battery the EM1-Mk2 knows and already puts up a notice telling me to only use Olympus batteries, so it would be a small step for them to refuse to let it operate the camera !

Many thanks

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