Vello BG-C18 User manual

BG-C18
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Canon
EOS RP Mirrorless Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Thank you
for choosing Vello
The Vello BG-C18 battery grip offers extended shooting
time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait)
orientation. The grip is compatible with the Canon EOS RP
Mirrorless Camera and accepts up to two Canon LP-E17
rechargeable batteries and simultaneously recharges
the power sources. It offers an alternate shutter release
button that triggers the camera via the included cable,
making the grip ideal for shooting portrait photography.
And the control-lock switch disables the shutter release
button to prevent unwanted exposures.
Please read through
this entire manual
before using the
B G- C18 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C18 should be used only with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual.
3. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries, and take the device to a Vello
authorized reseller.
4. The battery level may not display properly if batteries
are installed before mounting the grip.
5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble.
7. Avoid exposing this product to water or extreme
humidity, and keep it in a cool, dry place.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Shutter release button
2Hand-strap mount
3Tripod socket
42.5 mm remote cable socket
5Nonslip grip
6Mounting screw
7Thumbwheel
8Battery compartment latch
9Battery compartment door
10 Battery slot 1
11 Slot 1 battery latch
12 Battery slot 2
13 Slot 2 battery latch
14 Control lock switch
15 Camera battery door holder
16 Power contacts
17 Shutter release cable (2.5 mm)
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

1. Ensure that the camera
power is turned off, and
the grip’s control lock is in
the Off position.
2. Remove the camera’s
battery, then slide the
camera battery chamber
cover’s locking pin, as
indicated above, and
remove the cover.
3. Slide the chamber door
into the BG-C18’s camera
battery door holder for
safekeeping.
Attaching the Grip
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4. Insert the battery grip’s
power contacts into the
camera’s battery chamber.
5. Rotate the thumbwheel
counterclockwise until
the grip is secured to the
camera.
6. Connect the shutter release
cable from the 2.5 mm
remote cable socket on the
grip to the remote port on
the camera.
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

1. Turn off the camera’s
power, and make sure the
grip’s control lock switch is
in the Off position.
2. Pull the battery
compartment’s latch to
the left, and open the
compartment door.
3. Insert the first battery into
slot 1 as shown, until it locks
into place. Repeat for slot 2.
Inserting the Batteries
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4. Close the compartment
door until it clicks, and the
latch repositions to the
right.
5. Turn on the camera power,
and make sure the grip’s
control lock switch is in the
On position.
Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera’s power and
the grip’s control lock switch, and
then remove the batteries.
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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
ASSEMBLY

1. Turn off the camera’s
power, and make sure the
grip’s control lock switch is
in the Off position.
2. Pull the battery
compartment’s latch to
the left, and open the
compartment door.
3. Press the slot 1 battery latch
to the right, and remove the
battery. Repeat for slot 2.
Removing the Batteries
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