Thank you for choosing Vello, and congratulations
on your new BG-N13 battery grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefits that a battery grip offers, such as
extended shooting time and more control and comfor t
when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-N13 is compatible with the Nikon D5300
DSLR camera. The BG-N13 accepts up to two Nikon
EN-EL14 or EN-EL14A rechargeable bat teries. The
BG-N13 is equipped with an al ternate shutter-release
button that triggers the c amera via the included shut ter
release cable for shooting in a ver tical position.
Please read through this
entire manual before using the
BG - N13 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N13 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries recommended in this
manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-N13 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shor ts caused by metal object s touching
the power terminals.
4. 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.
5. The BG-N13 does not have a power switch.
Instead, use the camera’s power switch to turn the
power on or off.
6. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.
7. Remove bat teries from the grip when not in use.
8. Do not attempt to disassemble.
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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Overview
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Tripod Socket
Allows the camera to be mounted to a
tripod when the grip is mounted.
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Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera’s
tripod socket.
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Battery Chamber Cover
Secures up to two Nikon EN-EL14 or
EN-EL14A batteries.
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Hand Strap Mount
Provides bottom mounting position
for the use of a hand str ap.
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Shutter Release Button
Use as an alternate shutter release
button for shooting in ver tic al
(portrait) mode.
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Camera Battery Door Holder
Stores the camer a’s battery chamber
door when the grip is mounted.
Power Sour ceTwo Nikon EN- EL14 or EN-EL14A Rech argeable Ba tteries
Provides secure and comfor table grip
when shooting vertically.
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Contact Cap
Protects metal power contacts.
Keep this cap on when the grip is not
connected to the camera.
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Power Contacts
Slides into the ca mera’s batter y
chamber and transmits power.
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Cable Connecting Socket
Accepts sub mini connector of the
shutter release cable.
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Mounting Screw
Connec ts to the camera’s tripod
socket.
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Shutter Release Cable
Transmits shut ter release signal from
battery grip to the camera .
Specifications and design are subjec t to change wi thout notice.
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Attaching The Grip
35º
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera .
2. Turn the camera upside
down and open the
camera battery chamber.
Pull gently at a 35º angle
until the chamber door
comes loose.
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3. Slide the camera batter y
chamber door into the
BG -N13 chamber door
holder in order to avoid
loss.
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4. Insert the BG-N13 grip
GPS
power contacts into the
camera’s battery chamber
as shown. Make sure to
align the camera’s tripod
socket with the BG-N13
mounting screw.
5. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direc tion
shown by the arrow until it
is firmly tightened.
6. Connect Shutter Release
Cable from the socket on the
end of the ba ttery grip to the
remote release/GPS port on
the D5300 body.
7. Turn the camer a on and check
the bat tery level on the LCD or
viewfinder.
When removing the grip, turn the
camera power off, remove batteries,
and replace protec tive contact cap.
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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 obt ain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Depar tment 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.