Vello BG-C1 User manual

BG-C1
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon XS,
XSi and Ti SLR Cameras
USER
’
S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG-C1 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-C1 is compatible with the Canon XS, XSi
and T1i SLR cameras. The BG-C1 accepts two Canon
LP-E5 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries
(alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese) can
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C1
is equipped with an alternate shutter-release button,
aperture/exposure compensation button, AF point
selection/magnify button, AE lock/FE lock/lndex/
Reduce button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical
position. Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG-C battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C 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-C 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 o 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 INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

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.
3Mounting Screw
Aligns with the cªmerª’s tripºd sºcket.
4Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
5Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
6Battery Chamber Latch
Locks and unlocks the battery
chamber.
7DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E8).
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Aperture/Exposure Compensation
Button*
9AF Point Selection/Magnify
Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
11 Grip Power Switch
Turns the grip power on and off.
12 Shutter-Release Button*
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
14 Main Dial*
15 Hand Strap Mount
Optional hand strap may be mounted
for a secure hold while shooting.
16 Tripod Socket
For mounting on a tripod.
17 Battery Holder Protective Cover
18 LP-E5 Battery Holder
Holds up to two Canon LP-E5
batteries.
19 Dual Battery Compartment
20 AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA batteries.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera.
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ASSEMBLY
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Attaching The Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned o 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 at a 35º
angle and gently pull the
cover to remove it.
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C
battery chamber holder.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG-
C 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 o on the camera
and turn the battery
chamber latch counter-
clockwise to open the
battery chamber door.
2. Canon LP-E5 Batteries:
Insert up to two batteries
(into any slot) by matching
the power contacts with
the LP-E5 battery holder.
Press the battery down
and slide it in the direction
of the arrow.
3. Insert the LP-E5 battery
holder into the grip and
turn the latch to lock it, as
indicated by the arrows.
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4. 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.
5. Insert the holder into the
grip and lock as shown.
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.
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Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E5 rechargeable Li-ion 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 129.2 x 103.1 x 79.9 mm/5.1 x 4.1 x 3.1 in.
Weight Approximately 230 g (8.1 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-E5 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 workman-
ship 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 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, altera-
tion, 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 specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

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