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BG-C2.2
BAT T ERY 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-C2.2 batter y grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefi ts that a battery grip offers , such as
extended shooting time and more control and comfor t
when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-C2.2 is compatible with the Canon 5D
Mark II SLR camera. The BG- C2.2 accepts two Canon
LP-E6 rechargeable bat teries, or six AA bat teries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be
used ins tead for added convenience. The BG-C2. 2 is
equipped with an alternate shutter-release bu tton, AF
start bu tton, AF point selec tion, AE lock/FE lock bu tton,
multi-function but ton, and main dial for shooting in a
vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG- C2.2 battery grip.
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Precautions
1.
The BG-C2. 2 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2.
Only use with batteries and batter y holders
recommended in this manual.
3.
Cover the power terminals with the contac t cap
when the BG-C2.2 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shor ts caused by metal object s touching
the power terminals.
4.
When the battery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical short s 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 ver tically.
7.
The bat tery level may not display properly if bat teries
are inser ted before mounting the grip.
8. Remove batteries from the grip w hen not in use.
9. D o 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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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 Tray Lock
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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 Start Button
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Grip Power ON/OFF
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
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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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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.
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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
battery grip.
2.
Remove the battery
from the camera battery
compartment.
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Open the camera battery
chamber cover and remove
as indic ated above.
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4.
To prevent loss, place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG- C2.2
battery chamber holder.
5.
Remove the protec tive
cap and connec t the BG C2.2 grip to the camera ,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
6.
Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
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
A
B
C
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Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and grip. Pull the lever
A
down
and twist counter
clockwise B to open the
battery chamber door
and remove the bat tery
holder C.
B
A
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Canon LP-E6 Batteries:
Inser t up to two batteries
by orienting the arrow on
the bat tery toward the
interior of the holder. Press
the front of the bat tery
A
down
and slide forward
while pressing on the back
of the bat tery B.
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A
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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 orientation.
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1.
Slide the battery holder
into the grip, twist the lever
clockwise to lock, and f lip it
up to secure it.
2.
Switch the grip power to
ON and then turn on the
camera’s power. Check the
battery level in the control
panel or viewfinder.
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Ensure that camera power is
turned off before mounting DC
coupler. Ensure that the DC
cord doesn’t get pinched by the
battery holder.
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B
3. Household Power Outlet:
To mount the Canon
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 the groove on the
back of the grip.
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Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E6 rec harge able ba tter ies
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Dimen sions ( W × H × D) Approx imatel y 5.9˝ × 4.6˝ × 3.3˝ (15 × 11.7 × 8.4 cm)
Weig ht Approx imatel y 9.4 oz. (266 g) (excludi ng holde r and ba tter ies)
* Approximate measurements.
Specifications and design are subjec t to change wi thout notice.
AA bat teries do not provide as much s hooting time as LP-E6 re chargeable batter ies. Performance of A A batteries may also b e dependent on brand
and storage conditions. A A batteries may not fun ction under 68º F (20º C).
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® brand alkaline batteries.
2. Six AA/L R6 Alkaline bat teries
3. Works with th e Cano n AC Adapte r Kit ACK-E8 (sol d separ ately)
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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.
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