Vello BG-N4.2 User manual

BG-N4.2

BATTERY GRIP

Designed For The Nikon D7000
SLR Camera

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-N4. 2 batter y grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefits that a bat ter y gr ip of fer s, such as
extended shooting time and more contr ol and comfor t
when shooting in a vertical (por trai t) orientation.

The Vello BG-N4.2 is compatible with the Nikon
D7000 DSLR camer as . The BG- N4.2 accepts one
Nikon EN-EL15 rechargeable battery, in addition
to the camer a’s internal bat tery. Six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manga nese) can
be used instead for added convenience . The BG- N4.2
is equipped with a n alternate shutter-release but ton ,
AE-L/AF-L bu tton, multi selec tor, and main and sub­command dials for shooting in a ver tical position.

Please read through this entire manual before
using the BG-N4.2 battery grip.

Precautions

1. The BG -N4.2 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use wi th batteries and batte ry holders

recommended in this manual.

3. Cover the power terminals with the cont act cap

when the BG -N4.2 is not in use. T his prevents
elec trical shor ts caused by met al objects touching
the power ter minals.

4. When the battery holder is removed from t he

grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shor ts caused by
contact with other metal objec ts .

5. The memory card access lamp may light up when

the BG -N4.2 is mounted or removed from the
camera. This is par t of the normal operation.

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

the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.

7. The BG -N4.2 does not have a power switch.

Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the
power on or off.

8. The batter y level may not display properly if

batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.

9. Re move batteries from the grip when not in use.

10. Do not at tempt to disassemble.

11. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a

dry and cool place.

12 . Keep out of reach of children.

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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOP ER AT I ON

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1

Sub-Command Dial *

2

Shutter-Release Button *

3

Control Lock Switch

To prevent accidental triggering,
the control lock switch lock s the
shutter-release button, AE-L/AF-L
button, multi selector dial, as well
as the main and sub-command dials
on the BG-N4.2. Unlock prior to use
by switching to the

position. The

control lock is not a power switch .

4

Tripod Socket

5

Mounting Screw

6

Contact Cap

7

Camera Contact Cover Holder

8

Signal Contacts

9

AE-L/AF-L Button *

10

Main Command Dial *

11

Multi Selector *

12

Attachment Wheel

13

Battery Chamber Cover

14

Battery Chamber Latch

15

Battery Chamber

16

EN-EL15 Battery Holder

For EN-EL15 rechargeable batteries.

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AA Battery Holder

Holder for six AA batteries.

* These controls per form the same
function as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to t he
Custom Settings menu (Group a for
the AE- L/AF-L button, Group f for
other controls). See camera manual for
details.

1. Ensur e that the power is

turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N4.2 is in the L
position before attaching
the gr ip.

2. Remove the contact cap

from the BG -N4.2 batter y
grip. Replace the cap when
not in use to protect the
contacts.

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3. The contacts for the BG-

N4.2 are on the bottom
of the camer a where they
are pr otec ted by a contact
cover. Remove the contact
cover before mounting the
grip.

A

B

4. To prevent loss , place the

camera contac t cover in
the contac t cover holder
on the BG-N4.2 by
pushing it into groove until
it is secure .

5. Connect the BG-N4. 2

grip to the camer a, w hile
aligning the camera’s
tripod socket
grip’s mounting screw B.

Removing the battery from t he
camera before mounting the
grip is not required.

with t he

A

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6. Rotate the attachment

wheel in the direction
shown by the LOCK arrow
until it is f irmly tightened.

Inserting Batteries

A

B

C

1. Ensur e that the power is

turned off on the camera
and the Control Lock on
the BG -N4.2 is in the L
position. Turn the battery­chamber latch counter­clock wise to open the
battery chamber door.

2. Remove the battery

holde r from the BG-N4.2
grip. The EN-EL15 battery
holde r comes pre-ins talled
when shipped.

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3. Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:

Match the ar row on
the battery
batter y holder’s contact
and push the battery
down
as indicated by the arrow

until it click into place.

C

with t he

A

. Slide the battery

B

4. AA Batteries: Place six

AA batteries of the same
type in the AA battery
holde r as shown, w hile
ensuring that they are in
the correct orientation.

5. Inser t the battery holder

into the grip and turn the
latch clock wise to lock it,
and return the latch to the
down position. Turn the
camera on and check the
batter y level in the control

panel or viewnder.

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A

B

C

6. To use the Nikon EP-

B5 DC coupler (sold
separately), inser t the
adapter into the EN-EL15
batter y holder in the
same manner as a regular
batter y
latch
through

. Open the

A

and pass the cable

B

.

C

Battery Info

The camera displays the following battery levels .

Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:

Control Panel Viewnder Description

(blinking)

(blinking)

Bat ter y fully
charged.

Battery partially
discharged.

Low bat ter y.
Prepare spare
batteries.

Bat ter y
exhausted.
Shut ter rele ase is
disabled.

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AA Batteries:

Control Panel Viewnder Description

Bat ter y fully
charged.

Low bat ter y.
Prepare spare
batteries.

Bat ter y
exhausted.

(blinking)

(blinking)

Shut ter rele ase is
disabled.

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AA Battery Settings

To ensure that the
camera shows the
correct batter y level
when A A batteries
are used, choose the
appropriate setting in
the Custom Settings
menu (Group d ).

Battery Type Menu Option To Select

AA alkaline (LR6) LR6 (AA alkaline)

AA Ni -MH (HR6)

AA Lithium (FR6) FR6 (AA li thium)

AA nickel-manganese (ZR6) ZR6 (AA Ni- Mn)

HR6 (A A Ni- MH)

Nikon Rechargeable
Batteries

D7000 MB-D11

The camer a can display
information (including
calibration information)
for Nikon EN-EL15
battery via the B atter y
Info option in the
Setup Menu . Only batter y levels are displayed for AA
batteries.

Battery Order

Set the order in which the
internal c amera and BG­N4.2 bat ter ies are used via
the Custom Settings menu
(Group d). When the came ra is drawing power from
the BG-N4.2 , a

icon is displayed in the control panel.

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Removing The Batteries

A

B

C

1. EN-EL15 Holder: While

pressing and holding the
PUSH button
holde r, slide the bat ter y
toward the button
lift up to re move

on the

A

B

.

C

and

2. AA Holder: Remove the

batteries one row at a
time (as shown). Ensure
that the bat ter ies do not
drop during this process.

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Battery & Power

EN-EL15 Batteries

At low temper atures of about 50° F (10° C) and
below, the Nikon EN-EL15 batteries will decrease in
per formance. Warming up a cold battery can recover
some of the los t charge. AA batte ries have less capacity
and lose more per formance at low temperatures .

AA Batteries

In most cases, Nikon EN-EL15 bat ter y will provide
better performance than AA batteries when used
in the Vello BG-N4. 2. AA LR6 alkaline and ZR6
nickel-manganese batteries have limited capacity and
ther efore should only be used when ther e is no other
alternative. Per formance of AA batteries decreases

signicantly at temperatur es below 68 °F (20 °C) and

is therefore not recommended.

Remove t he batter ies when the BG-N4.2 is not in use.

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Specifications

Power Source One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li- ion battery or eight LR6

Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 4 0 °C)

Dimensions Appr oximately 132.6 x 53. 2 x 84.7 m m / 5.2 2 x 2.1 x 3. 33 in.

Weig ht Appr oximately 6.7 oz . (191.8 g), with EN-EL15 battery holder (excluding batteries)

* Approximate measurements.

Alkaline , HR6 N i-MH, F R6 Lit hium, or ZR6 Nicke l-Mang anes e AA ba tteries

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Warranty

Vello provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and work-

manship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the

original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement whichever occurs later. Vello’s

responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replace-

ment, 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 specic legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

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