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BG-C11
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon
EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR Camera
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Vello BG-C11 Battery Grip
for the Canon EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR Camera. This camera
accessory offers users the ability to ex tend camera
shooting time by housing an additional battery for your
device. T he grip’s ergonomic design enhance s the comfort
of vertical (portrait) image capturing with the verticalshooting shutter release button. The BG-C11 also includes
an IR remote, which can be used to trigger the grip and
camer a from up to 15' (4.6 m) away. This grip is compatible
with LP-E12 batteries.
Please read
through this entire
manual before using the
B G- C11 battery grip.
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Precautions
1.
The BG-C11 should only be used with compatible
batteries and devices specified in this manual.
2.
Cover the power terminals with the contac t cap
when the BG-C11 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shor ts caused by me tal objects touching
the power terminals.
3. 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.
4.
The bat tery level may not display properly if the
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.
5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble.
7. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a dry
and cool place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illus tration pur poses only.
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Battery Grip Overview
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1/4" Tripod Socket
Allows the camera to be mounted on
a tripod w hen the grip is mounted.
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Two-Step Shutter Release Button
Serves as an alternate shutter release
button for shooting in ver tical
(portrait) mode.
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Power Contacts
Slides into the camera’s battery
chamber and transmits power.
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Contact Cap
Protects metal power contacts.
Keep this cap on when the grip is not
connected to the camera.
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On/O Switch
Turns the grip’s IR receiver and
shutter release bu tton on or off using
the integrated power switch.
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Battery Chamber Door
Secures up to two Canon LP-E12
batteries in the compartment.
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Integrated IR Receiver
Wirelessly trigger s the camera using
the included IR remote and the
battery grip’s integr ated IR sensor.
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Camera Battery Door Slot
Stores the camera’s battery chamber
door when the grip is mounted.
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Anti-Slip Rubber Grip
Provides secure and comfor table grip
when shooting vertically.
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Mounting Screw
Connec ts to the camera’s tripod
socket.
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Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera’s
tripod socket.
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Shutter Release Cable Port
Accepts 2.5 mm to 2.5 mm sub mini
connec tor of the shut ter release
cable.
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Door Latch
Releases battery chamber door.
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Shutter Release Cable
Carries shutter release signal from
battery grip to the camera.
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IR Remote Overview
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IR emitter
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Shutter release button
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Battery compartment
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Box Contents
Vello BG-C11 battery grip
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IR remote with CR 2032 battery
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Shutter release cable
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Specifications
Power Source One or tw o Canon LP-E12 Rec hargeabl e Batteri es
Operating Temperature 32-104°F (0− 40°C)
Remote Battery Compatibility CR2032
Remote Operating Distance Max. 15' (4.6 m)
Dimensions 4.6" x 2.9" x 3.7 " (11.7 × 7.4 × 9.4 cm)
Weight (without batteries) 5.29 oz. (150 g)
User manual
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One-Year Limited Warranty
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Attaching The Grip
1.
With the camera turned
off, open the battery
compartment door and
remove the battery.
2.
Gently pull the battery
chambe r door at a 35° angle
and remove the door from
the camera.
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Slide the battery
compartment door into the
battery compartment door
slot on the grip so that the
side showing is flat with no
protrusions sticking out.
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4.
Inser t the grip’s power
contacts into the camera
as shown above. Ensure the
camer a’s tripod socket and
the battery grip’s mounting
screw are aligned.
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Rotate the attachment
wheel counter clockwise
to secure the grip to the
camera.
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Connect the shutter release
cable to the camera’s
shut ter release por t ( ), and
plug the other end into the
grip’s shutter release port.
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7. Inser t one or two bat teries
into the grip and turn on the
camer a. You will be able to
see the battery power level
on the LCD screen.
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Turn the battery grip on
using the O n/Off switch
to activate the IR receiver
and shutter release button.
Putting the switch in the off
position will disable the IR
receiver and shutter release
button.
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Note: The Vello BG-C11 can power
the Canon SL1 with one or two
batteries installed in the grip.
Note: When removing the grip,
turn the camera power of f, remove
batteries by pressing each side
release, and replace protective
contact cap.
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IR Remote
The Vello BG-C11 comes with an IR remote, which can be used to wirelessly trigger your grip and camera from up
to 15’ (4.6 m) away. The use of this accessory requires line-of-sight to communicate. To use the remote, follow these
instructions:
1. Remove the protective plastic flap from the battery compartment.
2. Make sure the Shutter Relea se Cable is connected to the camera and grip.
3. Point the remote’s IR emit ter at the camera and grip.
4. Press the button on the remote to trig ger your camer a.
Tip: If your camera’s lens is set to auto -focus, one press of the remote’s trigger button will focus and fire the camera.
Note: The included IR remote can also trigger your Canon SL1 without the grip installed. Simply set your camera to
( ) Self-time:10sec/remote Mode. Pressing the button on the remote will trigger your camera.
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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 (1) 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.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper 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 provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to
state.
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.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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