BG-N1
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Nikon D300,
D300s And D700 SLR Cameras
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG -N1 batter y grip purchase . Enjoy
the many benefits that a battery grip offer s, such as
extended shooting time and more cont rol and comfor t
when shooting in a ver tical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG- N1 is compatible with the Nikon
D300, D300s and D700 DSLR camera s. The BG-N1
accept s one Nikon EN-EL3e, EN -EL4a, or EN -EL4
rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s
internal batte ry. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH,
lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be used instead for
added convenience. The BG -N1 is equipped with an
alternate shutter-release but ton, AF-ON but ton, multi
selector, and main and sub- command dials for shooting
in a ver tical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG-N1 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N1 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and batte ry holders
recommended in this manual. The BG-N1 can
not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a /EN -EL 3 Li-ion
batteries or other bat ter y holders.
3. Cover the power terminals wi th the contact cap
when the BG-N1 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power ter minals.
4. When the battery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to preve nt electr ical shor ts caused by
contact wi th other met al object s.
5. The memory card access lamp may light up whe n
the BG-N1 is mounted or removed from the
camera. This is part of the normal oper ation.
6. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the bat ter ies and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
7. The BG-N1 does not have a power s witch.
Instead, use the camer a power switch to tur n the
power on or off.
8. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.
9. Remove bat ter ies from the grip when not in use.
10. Do not attempt to disassemble.
11. Avoid water or ex treme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
12 . Keep out of reach of children.
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OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ONASSEMBLYOPERATION
Overview
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Sub-Command Dial *
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Shutter-Release Button *
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Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock s witch lock s the shutterrelease bu tton, AE-ON bu tton, mul ti
selector dial, as well as the main and
sub- command dials on the BG- N1.
Unlock prior to use by s witching to
position. The control lock is not
the
a power switch.
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Tripod Socket
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Mounting Screw
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Power Terminals
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Contact Cap
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Camera Contact Cover Holder
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Signal Contacts
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AF-ON Button *
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Main Command Dial *
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Multi Selector *
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Attachment Wheel
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Battery Chamber Cover
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Battery Chamber Latch
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Battery Chamber
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BC-N1 Battery Holder
For Nikon EN-EL4a or EN-EL4
batteries.
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EN-EL3e Battery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL3e bat teries.
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Power Terminals (EN-EL3e Holder)
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AA Battery Holder
Holder for eight AA batteries.
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Power Terminals (AA Holder)
* These controls per form the same
function as their on-camera equivalents
and are a ffected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu (Group a for
the AF-ON button, Group f for other
controls). See camera manual for
details.
OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ONASSEMBLYOPERATION
Attaching The Grip
1. Ensur e that t he power is
turned off on the camer a
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N1 is in the L
position before attaching
the gr ip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N1 battery
grip. Replace the cap when
not in use to protect the
contac ts.
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3. The contacts for the BG-
N1 are on the bot tom of
the camera wher e they
are pr otec ted by a contac t
cover. Remove the contact
cover before mounting the
grip.
OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ONASSEMBLYOPERATION
4. To prevent loss, place the
camera contact cover in
the contact cover holder
on the BG-N1.
5. Connec t the BG-N1
grip to the camera,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
Removing the battery from
the camera before mounting
the gr ip is not r equired.
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6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direc tion
shown by the LOCK arrow
until it is firmly tightened.
Inserting Batteries
1. Ensur e that t he power is
turned off on the camer a
and the Control Lock on
the BG-N1 is in the L
position. Turn the batterychamber latch counterclock wise to open the
battery chamber door.
2. Remove the bat ter y
holder from the BG-N1
grip. The EN-EL3e battery
holder comes pre-installed
when shipped.
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3. Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries:
Matching the indentations
on the battery with the
EN-EL3e holde r, press
the battery dow n and
slide i t in the direction of
the ar row until the power
terminals click into place.
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4. Nikon EN-EL4a/EN-EL4:
Slide the bat ter y release
latch toward the arrow.
Insert the two projections
from the bat ter y into the
matching slots on the BC-
N1 holder and slide the
release latch to lock.
5. AA Batteries: Place eight
AA batteries of the same
type in the AA battery
holder as shown, while
ensuring that they are in
the cor rec t orientation.
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6. Inser t the battery holder
into the grip. Close the
battery chamber and t hen
turn the latch clockwise
to lock . Turn the camera
on and check the battery
level in the control panel
or viewfi nder.
Battery Info
The camera displays the following battery levels .
Nikon EN-EL3e, E N-EL4a, and EN -EL4 Batteries:
Control Pane l Viewfi nder Description
(blinking)
(blinking)
Bat ter y fully
charged.
Battery partially
discharged.
Low bat ter y.
Prepare spare
batteries.
Battery
exhausted.
Shut ter r elea se is
disabled.
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AA Batteries:
Control Pane l Viewfi nder Description
Bat ter y fully
charged.
Low bat ter y.
Prepare spare
batteries.
Battery
exhausted.
(blinking)
(blinking)
Shut ter r elea se is
disabled.
AA Battery Settings
To ensure that the
camera shows the
correct battery level
when AA batteries
are used, choose the
appropriate setting in
the Custom Settings
menu (Group d).
Battery Type Menu Option To Sel ect
AA al kali ne (LR6) LR6 (A A alka line)
AA Ni -MH ( HR6)
AA Li thiu m (FR6) F R6 (AA li thiu m)
AA nickel- mang anese ( ZR6) ZR6 (AA Ni-M n)
HR6 (A A Ni-MH)
Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D300.
Nikon Rechargeable
Batteries
The camera can display
infor mation (including
calibration information)
for Nikon EN- EL3e,
EN-EL4a and ENEL4 batteries via the
Batter y Info option in the Setup Menu. Only bat ter y
levels are displayed for AA batteries.
Battery Order
Set the order in which the
internal camera and BG-N1
batteries are used via the
Cust om Sett ings me nu (Gr ou p d ). When the ca me ra is
drawing power from the BG -N1, a
icon is displayed
in the control panel.
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OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ONASSEMBLYOPERATION
Removing The Batteries
1. EN-EL3e Holder: While
pressing and holding the
PUSH button on the
holde r, slide the batter y
toward the bu tton and lift
up to remove.
2. BC-N1 Holder: Slide the
battery release in the
direction indicated by the
arrow and remove the
battery.
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3. AA Holder: Remove the
batteries one row at a
time (as shown). Ensure
that the batteries do not
drop during this process.
Battery & Power
EN- EL3e Batteries
At low temperatures of about 50° F (10° C) and
below, the Nikon EN- EL3e batteries will decrease in
per formance. Warming up a cold battery can recover
some of the lost charge. A A batteries have less capacit y
and lose more performance at low temperatures.
EN-EL4a/EN-EL4/AA Batteries
EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and AA batteries support higher
frame advance rates than the EN-EL3e. See the camera
manual for mor e infor mation on frame advance rates.
AA Batteries
In most cases, Nikon EN-EL4a, EN- EL4, and EN-EL3e
batteries will provide bet ter performance than AA
batteries when used in the Vello B G-N1. AA LR6
alkaline and ZR6 nickel- manganese batteries have
limited capacit y and therefore should only be used
when there is no other alternative. Performance of AA
batteries decreases signifi cantly at temperatures below
68 °F (20 °C) and is ther efore not recommended.
Remove t he bat teries when the BG-N1 is not in use.
OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ONASSEMBLYOPERATION
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Specifications
Power Source One EN -EL 3e, EN-EL4a, or EN -EL4 rechargea ble Li -ion b atte ry or eight L R6
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)
Dimensions Appr oxima tely 150.5 x 52 x 75. 5 mm/5.9 x 2.0 x 3.0 in .
Weig ht Appr oxima tely 29 0 g (10.2 oz.), with EN -EL 3e bat ter y holder (excluding batte ries)
* Approximate m easur ement s.
Specifi catio ns and design ar e subje ct to ch ange wi thou t notic e.
Alkaline , HR6 Ni -MH , FR6 L ithi um, or Z R6 Nickel-Manganese A A batteries
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Warranty
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and work-
manship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the
original purchase date. Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be lim-
ited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal
consumer use. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse,
neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. To obtain a replace-
ment during the time of this warranty, please return the defective item with proof of purchase
along with an RMA number to the place of purchase. This warranty gives you specifi c legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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