BG-N3
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Nikon D40,
D40x, D60, D3000, and D5000
SLR Cameras
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N3 bat ter y grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefits that a battery grip offer s, such as
extended shooting time and more cont rol and comfor t
when shooting in a ver tical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG- N3 is compatible wit h the Nikon D4 0,
D40x, D60, D3000 and D5000 DSLR cameras. The
BG- N3 accepts up to t wo Nikon EN- EL9 rechar geable
batteries. The BG-N3 is equipped with an alternate
shutter-release button that triggers the camera via
infrared for shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this
entire manual before using the
BG- N3 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N3 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries recommended in this
manual. The BG- N3 can not be used with other
battery holders.
3. Cover the power terminals wi th the contact cap
when the BG-N3 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power ter minals.
4. If you notice smoke , an unusual smell o r noise from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the bat ter ies and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
5. The BG-N3 does not have a power switch.
Instead, use the camer a power switch to tur n the
power on or off.
6. The bat ter y level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.
7. Remove batteries from the gr ip whe n not in use.
8. Do not attempt to disassemble.
9. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
10. Keep out of reach of children.
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OVERVI EW INTRODUCTI ON
ASSEMBLY
Overview
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Camera Battery Chamber Holder
Stores the camera’s battery chamber
door when the grip is mounted.
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Tripod Socket
Allows the camer a to be mounted to
a tripod when the gr ip is mounted.
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Power Contacts
Slides into the camera’s batte ry
chamber and transmit s power.
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Infrared Transmitter
Triggers the shut ter r elea se on the
camera via infrared signal.
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Shutter Release Button
Use as an alternate shutter release
button for shooting in vertical
(por tr ait) mode.
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Hand Strap Mount
A str ap can be mounted to help
secur e the camer a while shooting.
Power Source Two Nikon EN -EL9 Rechar geable Bat teries
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)
Dimensions Approx imately 128 x 104 x 79mm
Weigh t Approx imately 154g (5.4 oz .) excluding bat teries
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Attachment Wheel
Secur es the grip to the camera’s
tripod socket.
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Mounting Screw
Connects to the camera’s tripod
socket.
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Contact Cap
Protects metal power contac ts.
Keep this cap on when the gr ip is not
connected to the camera.
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Batter Chamber Cover
Secur es up to t wo Nikon EN- EL9
batteries.
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Battery Chamber Latch
Locks and unlocks the batter y
chamber cover to access the two ENEL9 bat ter y chamber s.
* Approximate m easur ement s.
Specifi catio ns and design ar e subje ct to ch ange wi thou t notic e.
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ASSEMBLY
Attaching The Grip
1. Ensur e that t he power is
turned off on the camer a.
2. Turn the camer a 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 battery
chamber door into the
BG- N3 chamber door
holde r in order to avoid
loss.
6. Turn the camera on and check
the battery level on the LCD
or viewfinder.
7. Set the camera release mode
to “Quick-Response Remote”
or “Delayed Remote” (see
your camera manual for
details).
4. Inser t the BG-N3 grip
power contac ts into the
camera’s battery chamber
as shown. Make sure to
align the camera’s tripod
socket with the BG-N3
mounting screw.
5. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direc tion
shown by the ar row until
it is firmly tightened.
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When removing the gr ip,
turn the camera power off,
remove batteries, and replace
protective contact cap.
ASSEMBLY
Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the
Warranty
original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option,
of any product which fails during normal consumer use. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure
which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. To obtain
a replacement during the time of this warranty, please return the defective item with proof of purchase along
with an RMA number to the place of purchase. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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