Vello BG-N15 User manual

BG-N15

BAT T ERY GRIP

Designed for the Nikon
D750 DSLR Camera

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG -N15 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a bat tery grip offers, such a s extended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in a ver tical ( por trai t) orient ation .

The Vello BG-N15 is compatible wi th the Nikon
D750 DSLR camera. The BG- N15 accepts one Nikon
EN-EL15 rechargeable batter y, in addi tion to the camer a’s
internal bat tery. Six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH or
lithium) can be used instead for added convenience. The
BG-N15 is equipped with an alternate shutter-release
button, AE-L/AF-L button, multi selec tor, and main and
sub-command dials for shooting in a vertical position.

Please read through this entire manual before using
the BG-N15 batter y grip.

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Precautions

1.

The BG-N15 should be used only with the

compatible devices specified in this manual.

2.

Use only with bat teries and batter y holders

recommended in this manual. The BG-N15 cannot

be used wi th other batteries or battery holders .

3.

When the BG-N15 is not attached to the camera,

cover the power terminal with the cont act cap. This

prevent s elec trical shor ts c aused by metal coming

into contact with 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 short s caused by

contact with other metal objects.

5.

The memory ca rd access lamp may glow tempor arily

when the BG-N15 is mounted or removed from the

camer a. This is par t of the normal operation.

6. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from

the bat tery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and contact Vello Cus tomer
Service.

7.

The BG-N15 does not have a power switch. Instead,
use the camera power swi tch to turn the power on
or off.

8.

The bat tery level may not display properly if bat teries
are inser ted before mounting the grip.

9. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.

10.

In cold temperatures, ba tteries can discharge
at a faster rate. Warming up a cold batter y can
recover some of its lost charge and help improve
its performance.

11. Avoid water or ex treme humidity and keep in a dry

and cool place.

12 . Keep out of reach of children.

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Overview

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Sub-command Dial *

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Shutter-Release Button *

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Control Lock Switch

To prevent accidental triggering,
the control lock switch locks the
shutter-release button, AE-L/AF-L
button, mul ti selector, and main and
sub-command dials on the BG- N15.
Unlock prior to use by switching to
the position. The control lock is not
a power switch.

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Tripod Socket

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Power/Signal Contacts

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Mounting Screw

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Contact Cap

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Camera Contact Cover Holder

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AE-L/AF-L Button *

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Main Command Dial *

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Multi Selector *

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Locking Wheel

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Battery Holder

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Battery Holder Latch

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Battery Chamber

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EN-EL15 Battery Holder

Holder for Nikon EN-EL15 bat tery.

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Power Terminals

(EN-EL15 Battery Holder)

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Push Button

Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15 Batter y

Holder.

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AC Power Supply Socket

Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector

port (connector not included).

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AA Battery Holder

Holds six AA batteries.

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Power Terminals

(AA Battery Holder)

* These controls perform the same
functions as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu. See camera
manual for details.

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