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BG-F1
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed for the Fujifilm X-T1
Mirrorless Camera
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Introduction
The Vello BG-F1 is designed specifically for the Fujifilm
X-T1 Mirrorless Ca mera. In addition to the bat tery in
your camera, the BG-F1 accepts one Fujif ilm NP- W126
rechar geable batt ery to effecti vely double your c amera’s
runtime, making it easier to shoot for longer durations
without replacing your camera’s batteries.
The BG-F1 attaches securely to your camera’s 1/4"-20
tripod socket with nonslip rubber enhancing your grip
when shooting in vertical position. Alternate shutterrelease, AF-L, AE-L , and F.A. but tons, plus front and rear
command dials, make it comfortable to shoot in portr ait
orient ation, so you won’t have to tw ist your arm to get
the right shot.
Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG-F1 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-F1 should be used only with the compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell, or noise from
the bat tery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batte ry and contac t the Vello Customer
Service Department.
3.
Keep this produc t away from water and any
flammable gases or liquids.
4.
Set the grip’s control-lock to the Lock position to
disable its controls when not shooting vertically.
5.
The bat tery level may not display properly if the
battery is inserted before mounting the grip.
6. Remove the bat tery from the grip when not in use.
7.
Do not at tempt to disassemble or repair this
product.
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Install the batter y in the proper orienta tion. Installing
a battery in the reverse orientation can cause it to
leak, overheat, or explode.
9. Avoid water or extreme humidit y and keep in a dry
and cool place.
10. Keep out of reach of children.
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Make sure that this produc t is intact and that there
are no missing par ts.
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To avoid damage to this product, be careful not
to overtighten or improperly thread any of the
threaded fittings.
13. All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
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Overview
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Guide Pins
Help align the camera to the grip.
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Front Command Dial*
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Hand-Strap Mount
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Tripod Socket
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Battery Compartment
Houses the battery.
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AC Adapter Port
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Battery Compartment Switch
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Locking Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
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AF-L Button*
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AE-L Button*
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F.A. Button* (Focus Assist)
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Rear Command Dial*
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Shutter-Release Button*
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Control-Lock Switch
Activ ates or disables the BG -F1’s
controls. Your camera will continue
to draw power from the BG-F1 when
the swi tch is in the Off position. The
control-lock switch is not a power
switch.
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Camera Contact Cover
Compartment
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Mounting Screw
Aligns with the c amera’s tripod so cket.
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Electrical Contacts
Communicate with the c amera
electronics.
* These controls perform the same function as their on-camera equivalents and are affected by changes to the Custom Settings menu.
See your camera manual for details.
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Attaching the Grip
1.
Tip: If you plan to use a single
battery, we recommend inserting
the batter y into the grip (see
Loading a Battery on page 8)
rather than into your camera. This
way, you will be able to access the
battery while the grip is installed.
Make sure your camera is
turned off.
2.
Remove the rubber contact
cap from the bottom of
your camera and store it in
the corresponding contact
cap compartment in the
battery grip.
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3.
Align the grip’s mounting
screw, mounting pins,
and contacts with their
counterparts in your
camer a, and inser t the grip
into the camera.
4.
Rotate the grip’s locking
wheel in the direc tion of the
arrow until the grip is fir mly
attached. Be careful not to
overtighten.
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Loading a Battery
In addition to the battery in your
camera, the BG-F1 accepts a
single Fujifilm NP-W126 battery
(available separately).
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Flip the batter y
compartment switch to the
Open position, and pull the
door open.
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Inser t the batter y all
the way into the bat ter y
chamber until the battery
locks into place.
Note: If the battery is not in the
correct orientation, you won’t be
able to insert it all the way, and
the batter y will not lock into place.
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Close the battery chamber
door and flip the switch to
the Lock position.
To remove the battery, open the
battery chamber and pull the
release lever.
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To run the BG-F1 on AC power
instead of a battery, you can use
the Fujifilm AC-9V AC adapter
and CP-W126 DC coupler (both
available separately).
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Using the Grip
All the controls on the BG- F1 will per form the same func tions as the corresponding controls on your camera. For
more information on their specific functions, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.
The BG-F1’s controls are ideal for shooting in portrait orientation and will work with your camera even if there is a
battery ins talled only in the camera and not in the grip. They will also work if there is a bat ter y inst alled only in the
grip and not in the camera. To activate the controls on the BG-F1, slide the control-lock switch to the On position.
Deac tivating the BG -F1’s controls is ideal for sh ooting in landsc ape orientation, when you may inadver tently press one
of the grip’s buttons. To deactivate the controls, slide the control-lock switch to the O position.
Note: The BG-F1’s control-lock switch will deactivate only the grip’s controls. It will not turn of f your camera or prevent it from
drawing power from the BG-F1 if it is set to do so. To turn off your camera, use your camera’s power switch.
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Specifications
Power source Accept s one Fujifi lm NP-W126 batte ry
Voltage output 7.2 V
Operating temperature 32°F–104°F (0°C– 40°C)
Dime nsions (W × H × D) 5" × 1.5" × 1.9" (12.7 × 3 .8 × 4.6 cm)
Weig ht 5.6 oz. (160 g) with out batter y
(can als o draw p ower from th e came ra’s batter y with no bat ter y install ed in the gri p);
work s with Fuji film AC-9V AC a dapt er and C P-W126 DC coupler
(both available separately)
Battery Status
When usi ng two batteries, one inst alled in the came ra and one in the gr ip, your camera will fir st draw power from the
battery in the grip before automatically switching to the bat tery in the ca mera. Both battery levels will appear on your
camer a’s LCD. The bat tery installed in the camera will appear on top, and the one in the grip will appear under neath.
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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.
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