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
Overview
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Contact Cap
Protects 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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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 Chamber Latch
Locks and unlocks the batter y
chamber.
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DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use w ith the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E8).
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AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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Aperture/Exposure Compensation
Button*
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Grip Power Switch
Turns the grip power on and off.
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Shutter-Release Button*
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
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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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Battery Holder Protective Cover
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LP-E8 Battery Holder
Holds up to two C anon L P-E8
batteries.
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Dual Battery Compartment
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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
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 at a 35º
angle and gently pull the
cover to remove i t.
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BATT.OPEN
4. To prevent loss, place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C5.2
battery chamber holder.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BGC5.2 grip to the camera,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direc tion
shown by the ar row until
it is firmly tightened.
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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 turn the batterychamber latch counterclock wise to open the
battery chamber door.
2. Canon LP-E8 B atteries:
Insert up to two batteries
(into any slot) by matching
the power contacts with
the LP-E8 battery holder.
Press the battery down
and slide it in the dir ection
of the ar row.
3. Inser t the BG-H11 batte ry
holder into the grip and
turn the latch to lock it, as
indicated by t he arrows.
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4. 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.
5. Insert the holder into the
grip and lock as shown.
Switch the gr ip 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- E8 rechargeable Li-i on bat ter ies
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)
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)
Dimensions Appr oxima tely 131.8 x 108 x 79.9 mm /5. 2 x 4.3 x 3.1 in.
Weig ht Appr oxima tely 8 .8. oz . (249 g) excludi ng hold er and batte 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- E8 rec harg eable b atte ries . Perf ormance of AA b atteries may also b e dependent
on brand and storage conditions. A A bat teri es may not function un der 68º F (20º C).
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Warranty
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to
the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or
thirty (30) days after replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this limited
warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during
normal consumer use. To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of
purchase (“Seller”) to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return to Seller
the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number. This warranty does not extend
to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation
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