OM SYSTEMOLYMPUS LI-42B Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery - Retail Packaging

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This was WAY less expensive than an equivelent aftermarket Duracell battery for our work camera. The Duracell is a good battery, but not 3-6 times better, which is what I would of paid for one. The aftermarket batteries for the Olympus Cameras range from lousy, like 15-20 pictures before needing a recharge, to decent, like the 40-50 I was getting from a Duracell. But none beat the original Olympus equipment. We average around 60-70 pictures from an Olympus LI-42B battery for 12 to 18 months of fairly consistant use and recharge cycles. I will be ordering additional batteries from this company and would not hesitate recommending them to others. Shipping was very fast also. Had the battery in hand less than 72 hours after ordering it.

The original battery that came with my Olympus died due to my incompetence as I accidentally put the battery the wrong way into the charger. I tried taking the battery out and I guess during this process, I bent one side of the battery and the plastic siding came off. After this the battery never held a charge. I purchased this shortly after and this battery works just as well as the original. I didn't want to buy a knock off battery and end up with a short lifespan since I didn't have the original battery. If I was buying purely a backup battery, I'd probably would have bought a knockoff. But if you are like me and your original battery died, then definitely purchase this one. Works perfectly.

I bought LI-42B from Digi Acc, $15 + free shipping,shipping was very quick, I've received it in 4 days from order date.Actually, it is shipped from Brooklyn, NY. I guess that's why so quick.I'm sure I received fake product.The Digi Acc description says "Brand New Original Battery in Olympus Packaging!!! Ships Fast From NY!!"Yes, it is brand new, and looks original battery in Olypus package.However, my first impression was different.Package was well made, but I felt that it could be imitation product.Second, when I opened product and compare with my previous LI-42B which came with camera.The front sticker was almost same, but the back of it wasn't.There are some Chinese words, and I found BIG MISTAKE!!My previous battery said "OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP",,and fake one says..."OLYMPUS IMAOING CORP"..what language is "IMAOING" ???????????I thought I ordered real one. I want to say don't get deceived.I felt bad, it is right to know that buyers should know what they are buying.However, the product works same as real battery,just.. I doubt that how many times I can charge and use it.In my conclusion, the price was cheap, and I got what I paid for..

My cell-phone wasn't holding a charge so I was pleased to find this replacement battery on Amazon.com. I can't believe the price! I ordered three and charged them as soon as I received them. They hold a charge a long time and work fine. I have a LG370 cell-phone and am resisting getting a "smart" phone. I'm a senior citizen and 'old-school', so I want to try to hold onto my very functional phone which serves my purpose. Thanks, Amazon for making this possible!

Olympus LI-42B Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Retail Packaging)This Battery is rated in the top ten Camera batteries. (youtube) This is my back-up battery, to the battery I have been using for about 5 years now. It's about time for it to die, I think, but still using it. Now have a back-up one for if it dose. I have used ofter batteries, not from Olympus. They are cheaper, and in all ways. Charge never last very long. Pay the little more and get the right battery (this one). Holds a charge for more camera picture taking time. The cheaper batteries be in the camera for about 3 days (not used) and go to take a picture and the battery low would come on. If I don't use the flash, it's good for about 10 pictures. This Olympus LI-42B LI-Ion battery would be ready and be able to use the flash. That's what I want.

The item did not come as pictured in original packaging: (i) instead it arrived in baggie, not plastic as pictured; (ii) the original pictured was sourced from China, the sent item stated Japan. These issues are of concern since several reviewers wrote of inferior "counterfeit" batteries being sold as original. A vendor should only sell an item as it is pictured and represented in the Amazon advertisement and not take liberties to insert something else -- to me this is false advertising.Regarding the performance of the battery... it is only a month since I purchased it for my wife who is away attending a wedding. In our limited test prior to her departure the battery appeared to function properly. However, longevity remains to be seen.Lastly, when I contacted the vendor, they courteously replied, thanking for the feedback and suggestion, which was to correct the images or explain the discrepancy in advertisement and product. As I just checked the link, the pictures and advertisement remain the same. So, my rating is a "qualified" 3 stars.

I have an Olympus Stylus 830. The battery (LI-42B) is not the original for the camera, but I did some digging and convinced myself that this is the new version of the original battery. I've had the camera for several years, been on many rough trips (cold/rainy) and the original battery was yielding fewer and fewer photos. The new batteries (I purchased 2) work great, camera behaves like new, and now I always have a spare ready to go in the charger. Much MUCH cheaper than a new camera.