Vello BG-C12 User manual

BG-C12
BATTERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon 7D
Mark II DSLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C12 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-C12 is compatible with the Canon 7D
Mark II DSLR camera. The BG-C12 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-C12
is equipped with an alternate shutter-release button,
AF area selection button, AF start button, AF point
selection, AE lock/FE lock button, multi-controller
button, multi-function button, and main dial for
shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using
the BG-C12 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C12 should be used only with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap
when the BG-C12 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. Set the grip’s control-lock switch to the locked
position 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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1
Contact Cap
Protects grip contacts. Keep covered
when the grip is not in use.
2Electrical Contacts
Communicates with the camera
electronics.
3
Mounting Screw
Aligns with the camera’s tripod
socket.
4Guide Pin
Helps align the camera to the grip.
5Battery Tray Lever
Locks and unlocks the battery
compartment door.
6Battery Tray Compartment
Houses the battery tray.
7DC Coupler Cord Mount
Groove for use with the Canon AC
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).
8Attachment Wheel
Secures the grip to the camera.
9Control-Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering,
the control-lock switch (labeled
OFF ON) disables or enables the
BG-C2’s controls. Your camera will
continue to draw power from the
BG-C2 when the switch is in the
OFF position. Unlock prior to use by
switching to the ON position. The
control lock is not a power switch.
10 AF Area Selection Button*
11 Multi-Controller Button*
12 AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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AF Start Button*
15 Shutter-Release Button*
16 Multi-Function (M-Fn) Button*
17
Main Dial*
18 Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
19 Hand Strap Mount
20 Tripod Socket
21 Battery Tray
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6
batteries.
22 AA Battery Tray
Holds up to 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 control-lock
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.
4. To prevent loss, place the
battery chamber door
into the BG-C12 battery
door compartment. Align
your camera’s battery
chamber door with the
BG-C12 battery door
compartment. Insert the
door’s bottom pin (1)
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into the compartment.
Pull the door’s release
latch down (2) and insert
the top of the door into
the compartment (3) as
indicated by the arrows.
Swing the door shut to
lock it in place.
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG-
C12 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 the grip. Use your
fingernail to flip out the
battery tray lever so you
can rotate and pull as
indicated above, and slide
the battery tray out of the
grip.
2. Canon LP-E6 batteries:
Insert up to two batteries
by placing them into either
slot in the battery tray,
while ensuring the correct
orientation as shown on
the tray.
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. Rotate the battery tray
lever counterclockwise
and slide the battery tray
all the way into the grip.
Rotate the lever clockwise
and push it back into place
to lock the tray.
5. Switch the grip control-
lock 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-E6
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.
Make sure the camera's power
switch is in the Off position
before mounting the DC
coupler.
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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-E6 (sold separately)
Operating Temperature 32°F–04°F (0°C–40°C)
Dimensions (W × H × D) 5.9˝ × 4.5˝ × 3.4˝ (5.3 × .3 × 8.6 cm)
Weight 2 oz. (340 g) (without batteries)
Specications 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 68ºF (20ºC).
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.
When the camera’s internal GPS is enabled, the camera will continue to draw power from the battery, even when the camera is turned off.
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