Canon HG-100TBR Assembly instructions

CANON TRIPOD GRIP
HG-100TBR
Advanced User Guide
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Introduction
The Tripod Grip HG-100TBR is a handgrip that allows you to shoot
while operating the camera with the attached Wireless Remote Control
BR-E1. Legs can also be extended from the grip portion for use as
a tripod. The included microphone brackets allow you to attach an
external microphone such as a stereo microphone (sold separately)
to a camera without a hot shoe. The microphone brackets can also be
used with cameras capable of vertical movie shooting.
Before Use, Be Sure to Read the Following
To avoid accidents, rst read the “Safety Instructions” (p.3). Also,
read this manual carefully to ensure that you use the tripod grip
correctly.
Also, read the instructions for the Wireless Remote Control BR-E1.
Included accessories
zWireless Remote Control BR-E1
zWrist strap
zMicrophone bracket L
zMicrophone bracket S
* Be careful not to misplace included accessories.
Cameras the tripod grip can be used with
The tripod grip can be used with these cameras (as of October 2019).
zPowerShot G5 X Mark II zPowerShot G7 X Mark III
zEOS M200 zEOS M50
zEOS M6 Mark II
* See your camera’s instructions for details on compatibility of cameras released
in and after October 2019 with the HG-100TBR.
oThis product can withstand up to 1 kg/35.3 oz. of weight. Ensure that
the weight of the mounted camera, lens, etc. does not exceed 1 kg/35.3
oz. Using the product with this weight exceeded may result in product
breakage.

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Conventions Used in this Manual
Icons in this Manual
(p. **) : Reference page numbers for more information.
: Warnings to prevent potential problems during operation.
: Supplemental information.
Safety Instructions
Be sure to read these instructions in order to operate the product
safely.
Follow these instructions to prevent injury or harm to the operator of
the product or others.
WARNING Denotes the risk of serious injury or death.
oKeep the product out of the reach of young children.
A strap wrapped around a person’s neck may result in strangulation.
The parts are dangerous if swallowed. If swallowed, seek immediate medical
assistance.
oDo not disassemble or modify the product.
oDo not expose the product to strong shocks or vibration.
oDo not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean
the product.
CAUTION Denotes the risk of injury.
oDo not leave the product in places exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures.
The product may become extremely hot/cold and cause burns or injury when
touched.
oStrap is intended for use on the body only. Hanging the strap with any product
attached on a hook or other object may damage the product. Also, do not
shake the product or expose the product to strong impacts.
oDo not touch any parts inside the product. Do not allow your ngers to get
caught when opening/closing the tripod legs.
This may cause injury.

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Included accessories
(11)
(12)
(1) Camera mount
(2) Wireless Remote Control BR-E1
(3) Strap mount
(4) Tripod screw
(5) Attach/detach dial
(6) Body
(7) Left/right lock release button
(8) Leg R
(9) Front/back lock release button
(10) Leg L
Nomenclature
(2)
(1)
(3)
(7)
(8)
(4)
(5)
(9)
(10)
(6)
(11) Microphone bracket L
(12) Microphone bracket S

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Preparation
Attaching the wrist strap
zAttach the included wrist strap to the strap mount on the body of the
tripod grip.
Pairing the camera and BR-E1
zSee the instructions for your camera and the BR-E1.
Attaching the BR-E1
zWith the BR-E1 at an angle, press it upward into the body of the
tripod grip (rubber portion) (①).
zWith the BR-E1 pressed upward into the body, swing its bottom into
the body of the tripod grip (②).

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Preparation
Removing the BR-E1
zWith a nger where shown in the BR-E1 (strap hole) (①), pull
outward to remove (②).
oDo not place your nger in the strap hole after removing the BR-E1.

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Adjusting the Angle of the Camera Mount
Adjusting the tilt of the camera mount
zHold the front/back lock release button pressed.
zThe camera mount can be locked every 15°.
zAfter adjusting the angle, release the button.
0°
90°
45°
Camera mount turning
zHold the left/right lock release button pressed.
zThe camera mount can be locked every 90°.
zAfter adjusting the angle, release the button.
90°
90°
90°
90°
oIf the camera is attached on the camera mount, hold the camera before
adjusting the tilt of the camera mount or turning it to avoid pinching your
nger or dropping the camera.
oBefore changing the front/back or left/right rotation angle, make sure
your ngers are not obstructing movement to avoid pinching them.

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Attaching a Camera
Horizontal shooting
zSet the camera monitor and the BR-E1 button panel in the same
orientation, and then insert the tripod screw in the tripod socket on
the camera (①).
zTurn the attach/detach dial to lock the camera (②).
zTo remove the camera, reverse the order.
Vertical shooting
1
Attach the camera with its monitor in
the same direction as leg R (p.4).
zTurn the attach/detach dial to lock the
camera.

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Attaching a Camera
2
Turn the camera mount so that
the camera monitor and the BR-
E1 button panel are in the same
orientation.
3
Tilt the camera mount 90°.
BR
-E1
zTo remove the external microphone, reverse the order.
oAttach a camera when the camera is turned o󰀨.
oMake sure to attach the camera to the camera mount securely so that it
does not detach from it.
oInstall any batteries or memory cards in the camera before attaching it to
the camera mount.

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Holding the Tripod Grip to Shoot
zPut the wrist strap around your wrist as shown before holding the
tripod grip.
zPress the buttons on the BR-E1 to start/end shooting.
s
oAttach the included wrist strap to the strap mount on the tripod grip
correctly.
oAvoid holding and carrying the tripod grip only by the wrist strap.
oIf the front/back lock release button or left/right lock release button have
not fully returned, the camera mount is not locked in place.
Check that the front/back lock release button or left/right lock release
button have fully returned.
If the lock release button have not fully returned, move the camera
mount until the button returns.
oDepending on the camera, changing the angle may unbalance the
camera.
Adjust to angles where the camera is stably balanced (p.7).