Vello BG-N8 User manual
BG-N8
BAT T ERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon D300
and D300s SLR Cameras
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congra tulations on
your new BG -N8 battery grip purcha se. 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 trait) orientation.
The Vello BG-N8 is compatible with the Nikon D300
and D300s DSLR cameras . The BG -N8 accepts one
Nikon EN- EL3e, EN -EL4a, or EN -EL4 rechargeable
battery, in addition to the camera’s internal batter y.
Eight AA batteries (alk aline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickelmanganese) can be used instead for added convenience.
The BG-N8 is equipped with an alternate shutterrelease but ton, AF-ON bu tton, 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 N8 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N8 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and bat tery holder s
recommended in this manual. The BG-N 8 can
not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a/EN-EL3 Li-ion
batteries or other batter y holders.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact
cap when the BG -N8 is not in use. This preve nts
electrical shor ts caused by metal object s touching
the power terminals.
4. When the bat tery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact with other metal objects.
5. The memory card access lamp may light up when
the BG-N8 is mounted or removed from the
camer a. This is par t of the normal operation.
6. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from
the bat tery pack, discontinue use immedia tely.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.
7. The BG- N8 does not have a power swi tch. Instead ,
use the ca mera power switch to turn the power
on or off.
8. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inser ted before mounting the grip.
9. Remove bat teries from the grip when not in use .
10. Do not at tempt to disassemble.
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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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 shutterrelease but ton, AE-ON bu tton, multi
selec tor dial, as well a s the main and
sub-command dials on the BG- N8.
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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Mounting Screw
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Power Terminals
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Contact Cap
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Camera Contact Cover Holder
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Signal Contacts
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AF-ON Button *
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Main Command Dial *
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Multi Selector *
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Attachment Wheel
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Battery Chamber Cover
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Battery Chamber Latch
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Battery Chamber
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BC-N1 Battery Holder
For Nikon EN-EL4a or EN-EL4
batteries.
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EN-EL3e Battery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL3e bat teries.
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Power Terminals (EN-EL3e Holder)
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AA Battery Holder
Holder for eight AA batteries .
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Power Terminals (AA Holder)
* These controls perform the same
function as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu (Group a for the
AF-ON button, Group f for other controls).
See camera manual for details.
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