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BG-C9
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon 5D Mark III,
5DS, and 5DS R SLR Cameras
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG -C9 battery 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 por trait orientation.
The Vello BG-C9 is compatible with the Canon 5D Mark
III, 5DS, and 5DS R SLR cameras. The BG- C9 accepts
two Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N rechargeable bat teries,
or six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH , lithium, or nickelmanganese) can be used instead for added convenience.
The BG-C9 is equipped with an alternate shu tterrelease but ton, AF s tar t bu tton , AF point selec tion,
AE lock/FE lock button, multi-controller button, multi
function but ton, and main dial for shooting in a ver tical
position.
Please read through this entire manual before using the BG C9 battery grip.
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Precautions
1.
The BG-C9 should only b e used with the compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2.
Use only with the batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3.
Cover the power terminals with the contac t cap
when the BG-C9 is not in use. This prevents electrica l
shorts caused by met al objects touching the power
terminals.
4.
When the battery 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 immediately.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.
6.
Turn the grip power off when not shooting ver tically.
7.
The bat tery level may not display properly if bat teries
are inser ted before mounting the grip.
8. Remove batteries from the grip w hen not in use.
9. D o 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
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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
Communicate with the c amera
electronics.
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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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Battery Tray Lever
Locks and unlocks the battery
compartment door.
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Battery Tray Compartment
Houses the battery tray.
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DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).
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Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
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Grip Power ON/OFF
To prevent accidental triggering, the
Grip Power ON/OFF switch disables
or enables the BG -C9 ’s controls. Your
camer a will continue to draw power
from the BG -C9 when the s witch is in
the OFF position. Unlock prior to use
by switching to the ON position.
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Multi-controller Button*
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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 Start 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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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
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Hand Strap Mount
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Tripod Socket
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Battery Tray
Holds up to t wo Canon LP-E6 or
LP-E6N batteries.
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AA Battery Tray
Holds up to six AA batteries.
* 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 switch
is set to OFF on the bat tery
grip.
2.
Remove the battery
from the camera battery
compartment.
3.
Open the camera battery
chamber cover and remove
as indic ated above.
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To prevent loss, place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG- C9
battery chamber holder as
indicated above. Swing the
battery chamber cover shut
so that it locks into place.
5.
Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG C9 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
the batteries, and replace the
protective contact cap.
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Inserting Batteries
1.
Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the grip. Use your
fingernail to protrude the
battery tr ay lever so you can
rotate a nd pull as indicated
above, and slide the battery
tray out of the grip.
2.
Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N
Batteries: Insert up to
two bat teries by placing
them into either slot in the
battery tray, while ensuring
the correct orientation as
shown on the tray.
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AA Batteries: Place six new
AA bat teries of the same
type into the A A battery
holder as shown, while
ensuring that they are in the
correct orientation.
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Household Power Outlet:
The Canon ACK-E6
AC Power Adapter Kit
(sold separately) can be
connec ted to the grip. Place
the DC coupler thro ugh the
small groove on the back of
the grip. Ensure that the
cord doesn’t get pinched
by the bat tery holder.
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Rotate the battery tray
lever counterclockwise and
slide the battery tray all the
way into the grip. Rot ate the
lever as indicated above and
push the i t back into place
to lock the tray.
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Switch the grip power to
ON and then turn on the
camera’s power. Check the
battery level in the control
panel or viewfinder.
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Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E6 or LP- E6N rechargea ble bat teries
Operating Temperature 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C)
Dimensions 6.0 × 4. 5 × 3.4 in. (15.2 x 11.4 x 8.6 cm)
Weig ht 12.1 oz. (343.03 g) (excluding b atte ries)
Specifications and design are subjec t to change wi thout notice.
AA bat teries do not pr ovide as much sh ooting time as L P-E6 or LP- E6N rechargeable batteries. Performan ce of AA bat teries may also be
dependent on brand and storage conditions. AA ba tteries may not function under 68°F (20°C ).
Please note: When using the A A batter y tray, the battery indicator will only w ork with Ni -MH batteries.
This produc t is not comp atible wit h Duracell® brand alkaline batteries.
2. Six AA/L R6 Alkaline bat teries
3. Works with th e Cano n AC Adapte r Kit ACK-E6 (sol d separ ately)
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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 (1) 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.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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