
BG-C5.2
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon EOS
Rebel T2i/T3i/T4i

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C5.2 bat ter y 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- C5. 2 is compatible wit h the Canon T2i/
T3i/ T4i SLR camer a. The BG-C5.2 accepts two Canon
LP-E8 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C5.2
is equipped with an alternate shut ter -release but ton,
aper ture/exposur e compensation bu tton, AF point
selection/magnify button, AE lock /FE lock/lndex/
Reduce button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical
position.
Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG- C5.2 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. Th e BG-C5 .2 sh ould onl y be use d wit h co mpat ible
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-C5.2 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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OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ON
ASSEMBLY