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BG-C3
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon
20D, 30D, 40D, And 50D
SLR Cameras
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C3 battery 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- C3 is compatible with the Canon
20D, 30D, 40 D, And 50D SLR cameras . The BG-C3
accept s two Canon BP-511A rechargeable batteries,
or six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or
nickel-manganese) can be used instead for added
convenience . The BG-C3 is equipped with an alte rnate
shut ter -release but ton, AF point selection, AE lock/
FE lock button, and main dial for shooting in a ver tical
position.
Please read through this entire manual
before using the BG- C3 battery gr ip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C3 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-C3 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 extreme humidity 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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Mounting Screw
Aligns with the camera’s tripod
socket.
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Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
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Attachment Wheel
Secur es the grip to the camera.
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Battery Release Lever
Secur es the batteries when inser ted.
Press both levers to release batteries.
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DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use w ith the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E8).
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Battery Compar tment Cover
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Battery Compar tment
Holds up to two C anon B P-511A
batteries.
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AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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BG-C3 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
Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
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Shutter-Release Button*
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Main Dial*
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Hand Strap Mount
Optional hand strap may be mounted
for a secure hold while shooting.
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Tripod Socket
For mounting on a tripod.
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AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA batteries .
* Performs the same function as on the
camera.
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ASSEMBLY
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Attaching The Grip
A
B
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.
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3. 40D/50D: Open the
camera battery chamber
cover at a 35º angle
and gently pull the
cover to remove it.
20D/30D: Refer to
illus tration (B) above .
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C3
battery chamber holder.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BGC3 grip to the camer a,
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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ASSEMBLY
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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 in the
direction indicated above
and open the battery
chamber door. Press both
release levers outward
and remove the AA
battery holder.
2. Canon B P-511A Batteries:
Insert up to two batteries
by slid ing them int o any slot
inside the BG-C3 batter y
grip, while ensur ing the
correct orientation as
shown on the battery
door compartment. Close
the compar tment cover.
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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 bat ter y
compar tment.
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.
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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 BP-511A/514/511/512 recha rgea ble Li -ion b atterie s
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)
Dimensions Appr oxima tely 142. 7 x 110.5 x 75.7 mm /5.6 x 4 .4 x 3 in.
Weig ht Appr oxima tely 32 5 g (11. 5 oz) (excluding holder and batt erie s)
* 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 BP-511A/ 514/ 511/512 rechargeable b atte ries . Performa nce of AA batteries m ay also
be dependent o n brand a nd stor age conditions. A A batterie s may not f unct ion und er 68º F (20º C).
2. Six A A/L R6 Alk alin e bat teri es
3. Works with t he Can on AC Adapter Kit (ACK- E8)
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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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