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BG-C0
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon
EOS 70D SLR Camera
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG -C10 battery grip pur chase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a battery grip oers such as ex tended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-C10 is compa tible with the C anon EOS
70D SLR camera. The BG -C10 accepts two Canon LPE6 rechargeable b atteries. Alternatively six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be
used for added convenience. The BG- C10 is equipped
with an alternate shu tter-relea se button, AF area
selection mode button, AF point selection, AE lock/FE
lock button, AF Star t, and main dial for shooting in a
vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using the BG C10 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C10 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and bat tery holder s
recommended in this manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-C10 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shor ts caused by metal object s touching
the power terminals.
4. When the bat tery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact 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 take the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.
6. Turn the grip power off when not shooting
vertically.
7. The bat tery level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.
8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
9. Do not at tempt 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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ASSEMBLY
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Overview
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Mounting Screw
Aligns with the c amera’s tripod so cket.
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Guide Pin
Helps align the ca mera to the grip.
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Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
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Battery Compartment Cover
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DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).
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AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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AF On Button*
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BG-C0 Grip Power ON/OFF
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the camer a’s battery chamber
cover when the grip is mounted.
Electrical Contacts
Communicates with the camera’s
electronics.
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Contact Cap
Protec ts grip contacts . Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
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Battery Holder
Holds up to t wo Canon LP-E6
batteries.
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AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA ba tteries.
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Main Dial*
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AF area selection mode button
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Shutter-Release Button*
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Tripod Socket
For mounting on a tripod.
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Hand Strap Mount
Optional hand s trap may be mounted
for a secure hold while shooting.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera. Consult your camera’s manual
on the use of these func tions.
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Attaching The Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the power s witch
is set to OFF on the bat tery
grip.
2. Remove the bat tery
from the camera battery
compartment.
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3. Open the camera batter y
chamber cover at a 35º
angle and gently pull
the cover to remove it.
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A
C
B
4. To prevent loss, slide the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG- C10
battery chamber holder
A
. To remove the cover,
press lightly on the cover
B
and pull it up at an
hinge
C
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angle
5. Remove the protective
cap and connec t the BG C10 grip to the camera ,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
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6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direc tion
shown by the arrow until it
is firmly tightened.
When removing the grip, turn
the camera power of f, remove
batteries, and replace protective
contact cap.
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Inserting Batteries
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B
C
1. Ensure that the power
is turned off on the
camer a and grip. Pull the
lever down
counter-clockwise
open the bat ter y chamber
door. Pull t he release lever
outward and remove the
battery holder
A
and twist
C
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to
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B
A
A
2. Can on LP- E6 Bat teries:
Insert up to two batterie s
by orie nting the arrow on
the bat tery toward the
interior of the holder.
Press the fr ont of the
battery down
forward while pressing on
the back of the battery
A
and slide
B
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3. AA Batteries: Pl ace six
new AA batt eries of
the same ty pe into the
AA battery holder as
shown, while ensuring
that they are in the
correct orientation.
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Ensure that camera power is
turned off before mounting the
DC coupler. Ensure that the DC
cord doesn’t get pinched by the
battery holder.
A
B
4. Slide the batt ery hold er
into the grip, twist th e
lever clockwise to lock,
and flip it up to secure it.
5. Switch the grip power
to ON and then turn
on the camera’s power.
Check t he bat tery level
in the control pane l or
viewfinder.
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Household Power Ou tlet:
To mount the C anon
ACK-E6 AC Power
Adapter Kit (sold
separately), insert the
DC coupler into the side
of the handler with the
release lever just like a
battery. Pass the cord
through th e groove on the
back of the grip.
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Specifications
Power So urce 1. One or t wo Canon LP- E6 rec harg eabl e Li- ion batte ries
Operating Temperature 32º – 04° F (0 – 4 0° C)
Dimensions 5.7" × 4.4 " × 3.4" (45.6 × .3 × 85.3 m m)
Weig ht 0.4 oz. (295g) excluding holder and batteries
Specifications and design are subjec t to change wi thout notice.
AA bat teries do not pr ovide as much sh ooting time as L P-E6 rechargeable b atteries. Perfor mance of AA b atteries m ay also be dep endent on
brand and storage conditions.
Please note: When using the A A batter y tray, the battery indicator will only w ork with Ni -MH ba tteries.
Please note: When using the A A batter y tray, the battery indicator will only w ork with Ni -MH ba tteries.
This produc t is not comp atible wit h Duracell
2. Six AA/LR6 Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium or Nickel-Manganese batteries
3. Works wi th the Cano n AC Adapt er Ki t (ACK-E6)
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brand alkaline batteries.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer use for a period of one () year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty
shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal
use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s)
shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves
the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
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installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty
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To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of
purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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