Vello BG-C4 User manual

BG-C4

BAT T ERY GRIP

Designed for the Canon EOS 7D
DSLR Camera

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG -C4 batter y 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 vertical (portrait) orientation.

The Vello BG-C4 is compatible w ith the Canon EOS
7D DSLR camera. The BG -C4 accepts two Canon LP­E6 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries (alkaline,
Ni-MH , lithium, or nickel-manganese) can be used
instead for added convenience. The BG-C4 is equipped
with an alternate shu tter-relea se button, AF sta rt
button, AF point selection, AE lock/FE lock button,
multi-function but ton, a nd main dial for shooting in a
vertical position.

Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG- C4 battery grip.

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Precautions

1. The BG-C4 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use with batteries and battery holders

recommended in this manual.

3. Cover the power terminals with the contact

cap when the BG-C4 is not in use. This prevent s
electrical shor ts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.

4. When the bat tery holder is removed from the

grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact with other metal objects.

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

the bat tery pack, discontinue use im mediately.

Remove the batteries and take the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.

6. Turn the grip power off when not shooting

vertically.

7. The bat tery level may not display properly if

batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.

8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.

9. Do 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 INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Overview

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Contact Cap

Protec ts grip contacts . Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.

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Electrical Contacts

Communicates with the camera
electronics.

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Camera Battery Chamber Cover

Holder

Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.

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Battery Compartment Lever

Locks and unlocks the battery
compartment door.

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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 Release Levers

Secures the bat teries when inserted.
Press both levers to relea se bat teries.

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DC Coupler Cord Mount

Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E8)

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Battery Compartment Cover

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Battery Compartment

Holds up to t wo Canon LP-E6
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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AF Starter Button

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Shutter-Release Button*

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Multi-Function Button

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Main Dial*

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Grip Power ON/OFF

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Hand Strap Mount

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Tripod Socket

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BG-HC42 Battery Holder

Holder for six AA ba tteries

* 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 bat tery
grip.

2. Remove the bat tery

from the camera battery
compartment.

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3. Open the camera batter y

chamber cover and
remove as indica ted above.

4. To prevent loss, place the

camera battery chamber
cover into the BG- C4
battery chamber holder.

5. Remove the protective

cap and connec t the BG ­C4 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 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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ASSEMBLY

Inserting Batteries

1. Ensure that the power is

turned off on the camera
and grip. Slide the batter y

compartment lever as
indicated above an d open
the bat tery chambe r door.
Press both relea se leve rs
outward and remove the
AA battery holder.

2. Canon LP-E6 Batteries:

Insert up to two
batteries by sli ding t hem
into any slot in side t he
BG-C4 battery grip, while
ensuring the cor rec t
orie ntat ion as shown
on the batte ry door
compartment . Close the
compar tment cover.

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3. AA Batteries: Place six

new AA batt eries of
the same ty pe into the
AA battery ho lder as
shown, while ensuring
that they are in the
correct orientation.

4. Slide the AA holder into

the gr ip unt il it clicks into
place. Close t he bat tery
compartment.

To remove either the batteries
or the battery holder, hold
down the two battery release
levers to unlock.

5. Switch the grip power

to ON and then t urn
on the camera’s power.
Check t he bat tery level
in the control pane l or
viewfinder.

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6. Household Power Outlet:

The Canon ACK-E8
AC Power Adapter K it
(sold separately) can be
conne cted to the grip.
Place the DC coupler
through th e small groove
on the back of th e grip.
Ensure that the cord
doesn’t get pinched by t he
battery holder.

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Specifications

Power So urce s 1. One or t wo Canon LP- E6 rec harg eabl e Li- ion bat teries

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

Dimensions Appr oxim atel y 5.8" × 4 .5" × 3" (14.7 × 11.4 × 7.7 cm)

Weig ht Approximately 12 oz. (340 g) excluding holder and batteries

Specifications and design are subjec t to change wi thout noti ce.

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).

2. Six A A/LR6 Alka line b att erie s

3. Work s with t he Canon AC Ada pter K it ACK-E8 (sold se par atel y)

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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 () 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.

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