Vello BG-C2 User manual

BG-C2
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon 5D
Mark II SLR Camera
USER
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S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C2 battery grip purchase. Enjoy
the many benefits that a battery grip offers, such as
extended shooting time and more control and comfort
when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-C2 is compatible with the Canon 5D
Mark II SLR camera. The BG-C2 accepts two Canon
LP-E6 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C2
is equipped with an alternate shutter-release button,
AF start button, AF point selection, AE lock/FE lock
button, multi function button, and main dial for
shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual
before using the BG-C2 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C2 should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-C2 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
4. When the battery 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. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and take the device to a
Vello authorized reseller.
6. Turn the grip power off when not shooting
vertically.
7. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.
8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
9. Do not attempt to disassemble.
10. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a
dry and cool place.
11. Keep out of reach of children.
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Overview
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Contact Cap
Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
2Electrical Contacts
Communicates with the camera
electronics.
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
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Grip Power ON/OFF
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AF Start Button
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
7AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
8Battery Release Lever
Secures the batteries, or battery
holder when inserted. Press both
levers to release batteries.
9Battery Compartment
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6
batteries.
10 Battery Compartment Cover
11 DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E8).
12 Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
13 Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
14 Mounting Screw
Aligns with the camera’s tripod
socket.
15 Battery Compartment Lever
Locks and unlocks the battery
compartment door.
16 Shutter-Release Button*
17 Main Dial*
18 Hand Strap Mount
19 Tripod Socket
20 AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA batteries.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera.
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Attaching The Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the power switch
is set to OFF on the
battery grip.
2. Remove the battery
from the camera battery
compartment.
3. Open the camera
battery chamber cover
and remove as indicated
above..
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C2
battery chamber holder.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG-
C2 grip to the camera,
while aligning the grip’s
mounting screw with the
camera’s tripod socket.
6. Rotate the attachment
wheel in the direction
shown by the arrow until
it is firmly tightened.
When removing the grip,
turn the camera power off,
remove batteries, and replace
protective contact cap.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and grip. Slide the battery
compartment lever as
indicated above and open
the battery chamber door.
Press both release levers
outward and remove the
AA battery holder.
2. Canon LP-E6 Batteries:
Insert up to two batteries
by sliding them into any slot
inside the BG-C2 battery
grip, while ensuring the
correct orientation as
shown on the battery
door compartment. Close
the compartment cover.
3. AA Batteries: Place six
new AA batteries of the
same type into the AA
battery holder as shown,
while ensuring that they are
in the correct orientation.
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4. Slide the AA holder into
the grip until it clicks
into place. Close the
battery compartment.
5. Switch the grip power
to ON and then turn
on the camera’s power.
Check the battery level
in the control panel or
viewfinder.
6. Household Power Outlet:
The Canon ACK-E8
AC Power Adapter Kit
(sold separately) can be
connected to the grip.
Place the DC coupler
through the small groove
on the back of the grip.
Ensure that the cord
doesn’t get pinched by the
battery holder.
To remove either the batteries
or the battery holder, hold
down on the two battery
release levers to unlock.
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Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E6 rechargeable batteries
2. Six AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries
3. Works with the Canon AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8 (sold separately)
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Dimensions Approximately 149.1 x 114.3 x 76.3 mm/5.9 × 4.5 x 3 in.
Weight Approximately 315 g (11.1 oz) (excluding holder and batteries)
* Approximate measurements.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
AA batteries do not provide as much shooting time as LP-E6 rechargeable batteries. Performance of AA batteries may also be dependent
on brand and storage conditions. AA batteries may not function under 68º F (20º C).
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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.Vello’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be lim-
ited 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 replace-
ment 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 specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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