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BG-C18
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon
EOS RP Mirrorless Camera
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Thank you
for choosing Vello
The Vello BG-C18 battery grip offers extended shooting
time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait)
orientatio n. The grip is compatible w ith the Canon EOS RP
Mirrorless Camera and accepts up to two Canon L P- E17
rechargeable batteries and simultaneously recharges
the power sources. It offers an alternate shu tter release
button that triggers the c amer a via the included cable,
making the grip ideal for shooting portrait photography.
And the control-lock switch dis ables the shut ter release
button to prevent unwanted exposures.
Please read through
this entire manual
before using the
BG -C18 battery grip.
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Precautions
1.
The BG-C18 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 batteries, and ta ke the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.
4.
The bat tery level may not display properly if bat teries
are installed before mounting the grip.
5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble.
7.
Avoid exposing this product to water or ex treme
humidity, and keep i t in a cool, dry place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illus trative purposes only.
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ASSEMBLY
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Overview
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Shutter release button
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Thumbwheel
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Slot 2 battery latch
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Hand-strap mount
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Tripod socket
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2.5 mm remote cable socket
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Nonslip grip
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Mounting screw
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Battery compartment latch
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Battery compartment door
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Battery slot 1
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Slot 1 battery latch
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Battery slot 2
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Control lock switch
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Camera battery door holder
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Power contacts
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Shutter release cable (2.5 mm)
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Attaching the Grip
1.
Ensure that the camera
power is turned off, and
the grip’s control lock is in
the Off position.
2.
Remove the camera’s
battery, then slide the
camera battery chamber
cover’s lock ing pin, as
indicated above, and
remove the cover.
3.
Slide the chamber door
into the BG-C18’s camera
battery door holder for
safe kee ping.
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4.
Inser t the batter y grip’s
power contacts into the
camera’s battery chamber.
5.
Rotate the thumbwheel
counterclockwise until
the grip is secured to the
camera.
6.
Connect the shutter release
cable from the 2. 5 mm
remote cable socket on the
grip to the remote port on
the camera.
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Inserting the Batteries
1.
Turn off the camera’s
power, and make sure the
grip’s control lock switch is
in the Off position.
2.
Pull the batter y
compartment’s latch to
the left, and open the
compartment door.
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3.
Inser t the first battery into
slot 1 as shown, until it locks
into place . Repeat for slot 2.
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4.
Close the compartment
door until it clicks, and the
latch repositions to the
right.
5. Turn on the camera power,
and make sure the grip’s
control lock swi tch is in the
On position.
Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera’s power and
the grip’s control lock switch, and
then remove the batteries.
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Removing the Batteries
1.
Turn off the camera’s
power, and make sure the
grip’s control lock switch is
in the Off position.
2.
Pull the batter y
compartment’s latch to
the left, and open the
compartment door.
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3.
Press the slot 1 bat tery latch
to the righ t, and remove the
battery. Repeat for slot 2.
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Specifications
Power Source Up to t wo Cano n LP-E17 type re char geable Li- ion batteries
Operating temperature 32°F to 10 4°F (0°C to 40° C)
Dime nsions (H × W × D) 3.9 × 5 × 2.8 in . (10 × 13 × 7 c m)
Weight (without batteries) 6 oz. (171 g) wit hout batte ries
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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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