Canon VIV-PG-50D User Manual
VIV-PG-50D
Deluxe Power Grip for Canon 40D/50D
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Limited One Year Warranty
Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the
product at no charge for parts or labor.
TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY
The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the
first anniversary date of purchase.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
No express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from
accident, abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions,
neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessive
wear and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as
unauthorised disassembly, repair or modification.
This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from the
purchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages.
The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limit
ation or exclusion may apply to you.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED
STEP 1. Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials
and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit.
STEP 2. Include in package:
a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).
b) Detailed description of your problem.
c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.
STEP 3. Return item (insured) to: Vivitar
Attn: Technical Support
195 Carter Drive
Edison NJ 08817
When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the
product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a
handling charge for the return ofthe product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
country and State to State thereof.
For more information visit our website www.vivitar.com
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the VIV-PG-50D. The VIV-PG-50D is a battery grip for
Canon EOS 50D, 40D, 30D and 20D digital SLR cameras. It is capable of holding two
BP-511A or six AA sized batteries. It is also equipped with a vertical shutter button, a dial,
an AE lock/FE lock button, and an AF point selection button which will enable shooting in
the same way as a horizontal grip.
Note: The E-1 hand strap (sold separately) can be used for enabling a more secure grip.
Battery packs BP-514, BP-511 and BP-512 can also be used.
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A Quick Look at Your Device
1. Attachment Screw
2. Guide Pin
3. Attach/Detach Knob
4. Battery release lever
5. DC coupler cord mount
6. Battery compartment release lever
7. Electrical contacts
8. Camera battery compartment cover
slot
9. Vertical grip ON/OFF switch
10. Vertical grip AE lock/FE lock/Index/Reduce
button
11. Vertical grip AF point selection/Magnify button
12. Battery compartment cover
13. Battery compartment
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14. Vertical grip shutter button
15. Vertical grip main dial
16. Hand strap mount
17. Tripod socket
18. Battery magazine
19. Protective cover
Attaching Your Power Grip to Your Camera
1. Remove the battery that is in
your camera (See figure 1 to the
left.)
2. Detach the camera’s battery compartment
cover.
If you are using EOS 40D or 50D cameras:
Place your camera on a desk or other flat
surface and hold it firmly so that it does not
drop. Next, pull the battery compartment cover
while it is opened at a slanted angle to remove
it. See figure 2-1.
If you are using EOS 30D or 20D cameras:
See figure 2-2 to remove the battery compartment cover.
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