Vello BG-C1 User manual

BG-C1

BATTERY GRIP

Designed For The Canon XS,
XSi and Ti SLR Cameras

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG- C1 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefi ts that a bat ter y grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfor t when
shooting in a vertical (por trait) or ientation.

The Vello BG- C1 is compatible with the Canon XS, XSi
and T1i SLR camera s. The BG-C1 accept s two Canon
LP-E5 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C1
is equipped with an alternate shut ter -release but ton,
aper ture/exposur e compensation bu tton, AF point
selection/magnify button, AE lock /FE lock/lndex/
Reduce button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical
position.

Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG-C battery grip.

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Precautions

1. The BG-C should only be used with compatible
devices specifi ed in this manual.

2. Only use with bat teries and bat tery holders
recommended in this manual.

3. Cover the power terminals with the contact
cap when the BG-C is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objec ts touching
the power terminals.

4. When the battery hold er is removed from the
grip, remove the bat teries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contac t with other metal objects.

5. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from
the bat tery pack, discontinue use immediately.

Remove the batteries and t ake the dev ice to a Vello
authorized reseller.

6. Turn the grip power o when not shooting
vertically.

7. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.

8. Remove bat teries from the grip when not in use.

9. D o not attempt to disassemble.

10. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.

11. Keep out of reach of children.

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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Overview

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Contact Cap

Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.

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Electrical Contacts

Communicates with the camera
electronics.

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Mounting Screw

Aligns with the cªmerª ’s tripºd sºcket.

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Guide Pin

Helps align the camera to the grip.

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Attachment Wheel

Secures the grip to the camera.

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Battery Chamber Latch

Locks and unlock s the batter y
chamber.

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DC Coupler Cord Mount

Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E8).

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Aperture/Exposure Compensation
Button*

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AF Point Selection/Magnify

Button*

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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*

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Grip Power Switch

Turns the grip power on and off.

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Shutter-Release Button*

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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder

Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.

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Main Dial*

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Hand Strap Mount

Optional hand s trap may be mounted
for a secure hold while shooting.

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Tripod Socket

For mounting on a tripod.

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Battery Holder Protective Cover

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LP-E5 Battery Holder

Holds up to t wo Canon LP-E5
batteries.

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Dual Battery Compartment

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AA Battery Holder

Holder for six AA batteries.

* Performs the same function as on the
camera.

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ASSEMBLY

Attaching The Grip

1. Ensure that the power is
turned o on the camera
and that the power switch
is set to OFF on the bat tery
grip.

2. Remove the batter y
from the camera batter y
compar tment.

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3. Open the camera batter y
chamber cover at a 35º
angle and gently pull the
cover to remove it.

4. To prevent loss, place the
camer a battery cha mber
cover into the BG-C
battery chamber holder.

5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG­C grip to the camera ,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.

6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direc tion
shown by the arrow until it
is fi rmly tightened.

When removing the gr ip,
turn the camera power off,
remove batteries, and replace
protective contact cap.

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ASSEMBLY

Inserting Batteries

1. Ensure that the power is
turned o on the camera
and turn the battery
chamber latch counter­clockwise to open the
battery chamber door.

2. Canon LP-E5 Bat teries:
Inser t up to two batteries
(into any slot) by matching
the power contacts with
the LP-E5 battery holder.
Press the battery down
and slide it in the direction
of the arrow.

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3. Insert the LP-E5 batter y
holder into the grip and
turn the latch to lock it, as
indicated by the arrows.

4. AA Batteries: Place six new
AA bat teries of the same
type into the AA battery
holder as shown, while
ensuring that they are in
the correct orientation.

5. Insert the holder into the
grip and lock as shown.
Switch the grip power to
ON and then turn on the
camera’s power. Check the
battery level in the control
panel or v iewfi nder.

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6. Household Power Outlet:
The Canon ACK-E8
AC Power Adapter Kit
(sold separately) can be
connec ted to the grip.
Place the DC coupler
through the small groove
on the back of the grip.
Ensure that the cord
doesn’t get pinched by the
battery holder.

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ASSEMBLY

Specifications

Power Sou rce 1. One or t wo Canon L P-E5 rechargea ble Li- ion bat teries

Opera ting Temper ature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)

Dimens ions Approx imatel y 129.2 x 103.1 x 79.9 mm /5.1 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.

Weight Approximately 2 30 g (8.1 oz) (excluding hol der and batter ies)

* Approxima te measurements .

Specifi cat ions and design are subject to ch ange without n otice.

AA bat teries do not provide as much sho oting time as LP-E5 rec hargeable batterie s. Performance of AA b atteries may also be dep endent on brand
and storage con ditions. A A batteries may not func tion under 68 º F (20º C).

2. Six AA /LR6 Alkaline b atte ries

3. Works wi th the Canon AC Ada pter Kit ACK-E8 (sold sepa ratel y)

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Warranty

Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workman-

ship 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 limited 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, altera-

tion, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. To obtain a replacement 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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