Vello BG-C10 User manual

BG-C10
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon
EOS 70D, 80D, and 90D
DSLR Cameras
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG-C10 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a battery grip oers such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-C10 is compatible with the Canon EOS
70D, 80D, and 90D DSLR cameras. The BG-C10 accepts
two Canon LP-E6 rechargeable batteries. Alternatively
six AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-
manganese) can be used for added convenience. The
BG-C10 is equipped with an alternate shutter-release
button, AF area selection mode button, AF point
selection, AE lock/FE lock button, AF Start, and main
dial for shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using the
B G- C10 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C10 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-C10 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 INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Mounting Screw
Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket.
2Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
3Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
4Battery Compartment Cover
5DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).
6AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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AF On Button*
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BG-C10 Grip Power ON/OFF
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Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the camera’s battery chamber
cover when the grip is mounted.
11 Electrical Contacts
Communicates with the camera’s
electronics.
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Contact Cap
Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
13 Battery Holder
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6
batteries.
14AA Battery Holder
Holder for six AA batteries.
15 Main Dial*
16 AF area selection mode button
17 Shutter-Release Button*
18 Tripod Socket
For mounting on a tripod.
19 Hand Strap Mount
Optional hand strap may be mounted
for a secure hold while shooting.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera. Consult your camera’s manual
on the use of these functions.
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ASSEMBLY
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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 at a 35º
angle and gently pull
the cover to remove it.
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4. To prevent loss, slide the
camera battery chamber
cover into the BG-C10
battery chamber holder
A. To remove the cover,
press lightly on the cover
hinge Band pull it up at an
angle C.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG-
C10 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.
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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. Pull the
lever down Aand twist
counter-clockwise Bto
open the battery chamber
door. Pull the release lever
outward and remove the
battery holder C.
2. Canon LP-E6 Batteries:
Insert up to two batteries
by orienting the arrow on
the battery toward the
interior of the holder.
Press the front of the
battery down Aand slide
forward while pressing on
the back of the battery B.
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 battery holder
into the grip, twist the
lever clockwise to lock,
and flip it up to secure it.
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.
Household Power Outlet:
To mount the Canon
ACK-E6 AC Power
Adapter Kit (sold
separately), insert the
DC coupler into the side
of the handler with the
release lever just like a
battery. Pass the cord
through the groove on the
back of the grip.
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B
Ensure that camera power is
turned off before mounting the
DC coupler. Ensure that the DC
cord doesn’t get pinched by the
battery holder.
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ASSEMBLY

Specifications
Power Source 1. One or two Canon LP-E6 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
2. Six AA/LR6 Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium or Nickel-Manganese batteries
3. Works with the Canon AC Adapter Kit (ACK-E6)
Operating Temperature 32º – 104° F (0 – 40° C)
Dimensions 5.7" × 4.4" × 3.4" (145.6 × 111.3 × 85.3 mm)
Weight 10.4 oz. (295g) excluding holder and batteries
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.
Please note: When using the AA battery tray, the battery indicator will only work with Ni-MH batteries.
Please note: When using the AA battery tray, the battery indicator will only work with Ni-MH batteries.
This product is not compatible with Duracell®brand alkaline batteries.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after
replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty
shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal
use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s)
shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves
the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper
installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty
provides you with specific legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of
purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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