Vello BG-N19 User Manual

BG-N19

BAT T ERY GRIP

Designed for the Nikon D850 DSLR Camera

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The Vello BG-N19 is compatible wi th the Nikon D850 DSLR camera. The BG-N19 accepts one Nikon ENEL15a rechargeable bat tery, in addition to the camera’s internal battery. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) can be used instead for added convenience. And this bat tery grip is capable of employ ing the Nikon BL-5 with EN-EL18b type bat teries. The BG-N19 is equipped with an alternate shu tter release, control lock , function, and AF-ON but tons, as well as a multi selector and main and sub-command dials, for shooting in a vertical position.

Please read through this entire manual before using the BG -N19 battery grip.

Precautions

The BG-N19 should be used only with the

compatible devices specified in this manual.

Use only with bat teries and batter y holders

recommended in this manual. The BG-N19 cannot

be used wi th other batteries or battery holders .

When the BG-N19 is not attached to the camera,

cover the power/signal contacts with the contact

cap. This prevent s elec trical shor ts caused by metal

coming into contact with the power/signal contacts.

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.

The memory ca rd access lamp may glow tempor arily

when the BG-N19 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.

The BG-N19 does not have a power switch. Instead, use the camera power swi tch to turn the power on or off.

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.

Keep this device away from water or extreme humidity, and store it in a dry and cool place.

12 . Keep out of reach of children.

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Overview

Sub-command Dial *

Tripod Socket

Shutter-Release Button *

Control Lock Switch

To prevent accidental triggering, the control lock switch locks the shutterrelease button, function button, AF-ON button, multi selec tor, and main and sub-command dials on the BG - N19. Unlock prior to use by switching to the position. The control lock is not a power switch.

Function Button

Can be programmed in the Custom Settings menu on your camera.

Contact Cap

Power/Signal Contacts

Mounting Screw

Camera Contact Cover Holder

AF-ON Button *

Main Command Dial *

Multi Selector *

Locking Wheel

Battery Holder

Battery Holder Latch

Battery Chamber

EN-EL15a Battery Holder

Holder for Nikon EN-EL15a battery.

Power Terminals

(EN-EL15a Battery Holder)

Push Button

Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15a Battery Holder.

AC Power Supply Socket

Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector port (connector not included).

AA Battery Holder

Holds eight AA batteries.

* 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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Attaching the Grip

Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the Control Lock on the BG -N19 is in the L position before attaching the grip.

Remove the contact cap from the BG -N19 battery grip. (When the BG-N19 is not attached to the camera , replace the contact cap to protect the contacts.)

The contact s for the BG - N19 are on the bottom of the camera, where they are protected by a rubber contact cover. Remove the contac t cover from the camera before mounting the grip.

To prevent loss, place the camera contact cover into the contact cover holde r on th e B G -N19.

Connect the BG-N19 grip to the camer a while aligning the grip’s mounting screw with the camera’s tripod socket.

Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the arrow until the grip is secure.

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Inserting Batteries

Ensure that the power is turned off on the ca mera and the Control Lock on the BG-N19 is in the L position.

Lift the battery holder latch so you can rot ate it counterclockwise and pull the bat tery holder out of the grip. The EN-EL15a battery holder comes preinstalled.

Nikon EN -EL15a Battery:

Align the indentations on the batter y with the EN-EL15a holder. Then press the battery down, and slide it in the direction of the arrow until the power terminals click into place .

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AA Batteries: Place eight AA batteries of the

same type in the AA bat tery holder a s shown. Make sure the bat teries are in the correc t orientation.

Make sure the bat tery holder latch is rot ated counterclockwise, and slide the bat tery holder all the way into the grip. Rotate the latch clockwise, and reposition it so it’s ﬂush with the side of the grip. Turn on your camer a, unlock the BG -N19 via its Control Lock swi tch, and check the b attery level in the control panel or viewﬁnder.

Battery Info

The camera displays the following battery levels.

Nikon EN -EL15a Battery:

LCD/Control Panel

(blinking)

Viewﬁnder Description

(blinking)

Battery fully charged.

Battery partially discharged.

Low battery. Prepare spare batteries.

Battery exhausted. Shut ter release is disabled.

AA Batteries:

LCD/Control Panel

(blinking)

Viewﬁnder Description

Batteries fully charged.

Low battery power. Prepare spare batteries.

Batteries exhausted.

(blinking)

Shut ter release is disabled.

AA Battery Setting s

To ensure that the camer a shows the correct battery level when AA bat teries are used, choose the appropriate setting in the Setup menu (in the D850 camera menu under the MB -D18 battery type bat ter y type).

Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D850.

Nikon Rechargeable B atteries

The camera ca n display information (including calibration information) for Nikon EN- EL15a batteries via the Battery Info option in the Setup Menu. For AA bat teries, only battery levels are displayed.

Battery Order

Set the order in which the internal camera and BG - N19 batteries are used via the Se tup menu (Battery order). When the camera is drawing power from the BG -N19, the batter y gauge for the grip is displayed in the control panel (BP).

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Removing the Batteries

EN-EL15a Battery Holder: While pressing and holding the PUSH button on the holder, slide the battery tow ard the button and lift up to remove.

AA Battery Holder: Remove the batteries one row at a time (as shown). Be sure that the batteries do not drop during this process .

Specifications

Power Source • One EN- EL15a recharg eable L i-ion b atte ry or

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0° C to 40°C)

Dimen sions ( W × H × D) 6 × 2 × 3.2 in. (15.1 × 5.3 × 8.1 cm)

Weight 8.1 oz. (231 g) with EN-EL15a batte ry holder (excludi ng battery)

Speciﬁca tions and design are subject t o change with out notice.

• Eight LR6 A lkali ne, HR6 NiMH or FR6 Li thium A A batteries o r

• Nikon BL-5 Bat tery-Cham ber Cover with EN -EL18b recha rgeable Li-i on battery

• Nikon EP-5B Powe r Suppl y Connec tor

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One-Year Limited Warranty

This VELLO pro duct is warranted to t he 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 thir ty (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 produc t that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoper ability of the produc t or part(s) shall be determined by the warrant y provider. If the product ha s been discontinued, the warr anty provide r reser ves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent qualit y and function.

This warrant y does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARR ANT Y PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARR ANT Y OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This w arranty provides you with speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to st ate.

To obtain war ranty coverage, cont act the Vello Customer Service Depa rtment to ob tain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective produc t to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is a t the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

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