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BG-C15
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon T7i and 77D
DSLR Cameras
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG -C15 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a bat tery grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in a ver tical (por trait) orientation. The Vello
BG-C15 is compatible with the Canon T7i and 7 7D DSLR
camer as. It accepts up to two Canon LP-E17 rechargeable
batteries and offers an alternate shutter-release but ton.
Please read through this entire manual
before using the BG-C15 battery grip.
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Precautions
1.
The BG-C15 should be used only with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2.
Use only with the batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3.
If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from
the bat tery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove
the bat teries, and t ake the device to a Vello authorized
reseller.
4.
The bat tery level may not display properly if batteries
are installed before mounting the grip.
5. Remove batteries from the grip w hen not in use.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble.
7.
Avoid exposing this produc t to water or ex treme
humidity, and keep i t in a dry, cool place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illus trative purposes only.
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Overview
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Shutter release button
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Camera battery door holder
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Hand-strap mount
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Tripod socket
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Nonslip grip
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Cable-release socket
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Battery tray compartment
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Thumbwheel lock
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Mounting screw
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Power contacts
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Contact cap
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Battery tray
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Battery tray lock
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Battery slots
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Battery slot contacts
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Battery slot locking flanges
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2.5 mm shutter release cable
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Attaching the Grip
1.
Ensure that the camera
power is tur ned off.
2.
Turn the camera upside
down, and open its bat tery
chamber door. Pull gently
at a 45° angle until the
chamber door detaches.
3.
Slide the camera bat tery
chamber door into the
BG - C15’ s chamber door
holder for safekeeping.
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4.
Inser t the BG -C15’s power
contacts into the camera’s
battery cha mber as shown.
Make sure to align the
camer a’s tripod socket with
the BG-C15’s mounting
screw.
5.
Rotate the locking wheel
counterclockwise until it is
firmly tightened.
6.
Connect the shutter release
cable fro m the cable relea se
socket on the bat tery grip
to the remote relea se por t
on the camera body.
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Inserting Batteries
1.
Twist the bat tery tray’s
lock counterclockwise, and
remove the battery tr ay
from the grip.
2.
Make sure the contacts for
the batteries match the
battery slot contacts of
either side of the battery
tray.
3.
Inser t the batter y toward
the contact s, and in
between the locking flanges.
Push down to lock the
battery in place.
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4.
Repeat s teps 2 and 3 for the
second battery.
5.
Inser t and lock the batter y
tray inside the batter y grip.
When removing the grip, turn off
the camera power and remove
the batteries.
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Removing the Batteries
1.
Twist the bat tery tray lock counterclock wise, and
remove the battery tray from the gr ip.
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2.
Remove either ba ttery by pulling up and lifting i t
out of the battery tray.
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Specifications
Power Source Up to two LP- E17 recha rgeable li-io n batteries
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0° C to 40°C)
Dimensions 3.9 × 5.1 × 3.2 in. (10 × 13.1 × 8 cm)
Weight 5.1 oz. (145 g) without ba ttery hold er and ba tter ies
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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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