Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C7 batter y grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefi ts that a bat tery grip offer s, such as
extended shooting time and more control and comfor t
when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orient ation.
The Vello BG-C7 is compatible with the Canon T 3
DSLR camera. The BG-C7 acce pts up to two C anon
LP-E10 rechargeable bat ter ies . The BG- C7 is equipped
with a n alternate shutter-release button that trig ger s
the camer a via the included shut ter release cable for
shooting in a vertical posi tion.
Please read through this
entir e manual befor e using the
BG-C7 batter y grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG -C7 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batte ries recommended in this
manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the cont act cap
when the BG -C 7 is not in use. This prevents
elec trical shor ts caused by met al objects touching
the power ter minals.
4. If you notice s moke, an unusual smell or nois e from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
5. The BG- C7 does not have a powe r swi tch.
Instead, use the came ra power switch to tur n the
power on or off.
6. The batter y level may not display properly if
batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.
7. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
8. Do not attempt to disassemble.
9. Avoid water or ex treme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
10. Keep ou t of reach of children.
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OVERVIEWINTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY
Overview
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1
Tripod Socket
Allows the camer a to be mounted to
a tripod when the grip is mounted.
2
Hand Strap Mount
Provides bottom mounting position
for the use of a hand strap.
3
Shutter Release Button
Use as an alternate shutter release
button for shooting in ver tical
(portrait) mode.
4
Camera Battery Door Holder
Stores the camer a’s bat tery chamber
door when the grip is mounted.
5
Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera’s
tripod socket.
6
Anti-Slip Rubber Grip
Provides secure and comfor table gr ip
when shooting ver tically.
7
Contact Cap
Protects metal power contact s.
Keep this cap on when the grip is not
connected to the camera.
8
Power Contacts
Slides into the camera’s bat ter y
chamber and transmi ts power.
9
Battery Chamber Cover
Secures up to two Canon LP-E10
batteries.
10
Cable Connecting Socket
Accept s sub mini connector of the
shutter release cable.
11
Mounting Screw
Connects to the camera’s tripod
socket.
12
Shutter Release Cable
Transmits shut ter r elease signal from
batter y grip to the camera .
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Power Source
Operating Temperature32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)
DimensionsApproximately 148x40x30mm
Weigh tApprox imately 5.1 oz. (144 g ) excluding bat teries
Two Canon LP- E
10 Rechargeable Batteries
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ASSEMBLY
Attaching The Grip
1. Ensur e that the power is
turned off on the c amera.
2. Turn the camera upside
down and open the
camera batte ry chamber.
Pull gently at a 35º angle
until the chamber door
comes loose.
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3. Slide the camera battery
chamber door into the
BG- C7 chamber door
holde r in order to avoid
loss.
6. Connect Shutter Release
Cable from the socket on the
end of the batter y grip to the
remote release por t on the
4. Inser t the grip power
contacts into the camera’s
batter y chamber as
shown . Make sure to align
the camera’s tripod socket
with t he mounting screw.
When removing the grip, turn the camera power off, remove bat teries, and replace protective contact cap.
5. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the ar row until
it is f irmly tightened.
Canon T3 bod y.
Look for this symbol to locate the jack
for connecting remote devices.
7. Insert t he batteries (may be
used with only one batter y),
turn the camer a on, and check
the battery level on t he LCD
or viewfinder.
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ASSEMBLY
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the
Warranty
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. Vello’s 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. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. To obtain a replacement 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 specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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