Vello BG-C2 User Manual

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BG-C2

BATTERY GRIP

Designed For The Canon 5D Mark II SLR Camera

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-C2 batte ry grip purchase. Enjoy the many benefits that a battery grip offer s, such as extended shooting time and more cont rol and comfor t when shooting in a ver tical (portrait) orientation.

The Vello BG- C2 is compatible wi th the Canon 5D Mark II SLR camera. T he BG -C2 accept s two Canon LP-E6 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C2 is equipped with an alternate shut ter -release but ton, AF star t but ton, AF point selection, AE lock/FE lock button, multi function button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical position.

Please read through this entire manual before using the BG- C2 batter y grip.

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Precautions

1. The BG-C2 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use with batteries and batte ry holders

recommended in this manual.

3. Cover the power terminals wi th the contact cap

when the BG-C2 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power ter minals.

4. When the battery holder is removed from the

grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in a container to preve nt electr ical shor ts caused by contact wi th other met al object s.

5. If you notice smoke , an unusual smell or noise from

the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.

Remove the bat ter ies and take the device to a Vello authorized reseller.

6. Turn the grip power off when not shooting

vertically.

7. The battery level may not display properly if

batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.

8. Remove bat ter ies from the grip when not in use.

9. Do not attempt to disassemble.

10. Avoid water or ex treme humidit y 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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Contact Cap

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

Electrical Contacts

Communicates with the camera electronics.

Camera Battery Chamber Cover Holder

Stores the cover when the grip is mounted.

Grip Power ON/OFF

AF Start Button

AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce Button*

AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*

Battery Release Lever

Secur es the batteries, or battery holde r when inser ted. Press both levers to release batteries.

Battery Compar tment

Holds up to two C anon L P-E6 batteries.

Battery Compar tment Cover

DC Coupler Cord Mount

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

Attachment Wheel

Secur es the grip to the camera.

Guide Pin

Helps align the camera to the grip.

Mounting Screw

Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket.

Battery Compartment Lever

Locks and unlocks the batter y compartment door.

Shutter-Release Button*

Main Dial*

Hand Strap Mount

Tripod Socket

AA Battery Holder

Holder for six AA batteries .

* Performs the same function as on the camera.

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Attaching The Grip

1. Ensur e that t he power is

turned off on the camer a and that the power switch is set to OFF on the battery grip.

2. Remove the bat ter y

from the camera battery compar tment.

3. Open the camera

battery chamber cover and remove as indicated above..

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4. To prevent loss, place the

camera battery chamber cover into the BG-C2 battery chamber holder.

5. Remove the protective

cap and connect the BGC2 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 ar row until it is firmly tightened.

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

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Inserting Batteries

1. Ensur e that t he power is

turned off on the camer a and gr ip. Slide the battery compartment lever as indicated above and open the battery cha mber door. Press both release levers outward and remove the AA battery holder.

2. Canon LP-E6 Batteries:

Insert up to two batteries by slid ing them int o any slot inside the BG-C2 batter y grip, while ensur ing the correct orientation as shown on the battery door compartment. Close the compar tment cover.

3. AA Batteries: Place six

new AA batteries of the same type into the AA battery holder as shown, while ensuring that they are in the correct or ient ation.

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4. Slide the AA holder into

the gr ip until it clicks into place. Close the battery compartment.

To remove either the batteries or the battery holder, hold down on t he two battery release lever s to unlock.

5. Switch the grip power

to ON and then turn on the camer a’s power. Check t he bat ter y level in the control panel or viewﬁ nder.

6. Household Power Outlet:

The Canon ACK- E8 AC Power Adapter Kit (sold separately) can be connected to the gr ip. 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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Specifications

Power Source 1. One or t wo Can on LP- E6 rec harg eable batt eries

Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)

Dimensions Appr oxima tely 149.1 x 114.3 x 76.3 mm /5.9 × 4. 5 x 3 in.

Weig ht Appr oxima tely 315 g (11.1 oz) (exc ludin g holder and ba tte ries)

* Approximate m easur ement s.

Speciﬁ catio ns and design ar e subje ct to ch ange wi thou t notic e.

AA batter ies do no t provi de as muc h shoot ing time as LP- E6 rec harg eable batteries . Perf ormance of AA b atte ries may also be dependent on brand and storage conditions. A A bat teri es may not function un der 68º F (20º C).

2. Six A A/L R6 Alk alin e bat teri es

3. Work s with t he Canon AC Ada pter K it ACK- E8 (sold separ ately)

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Warranty

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

manship 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 lim-

ited 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, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. To obtain a replace-

ment 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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