Vello BG-C8 User manual

BG-C8
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon
EOS 6D DSLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello, and congratulations on
your new BG-C8 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-C8 is compatible with the Canon EOS 6D
DSLR camera. The BG-C8 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-C8 is equipped with
an alternate shutter-release button, AF on button, AF
point selection, AE lock/FE lock button, and main dial for
shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using
the BG-C8 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C8 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-C8 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
4. When you remove the battery holder 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. Cover the
contacts when the grip is not in use.
2Electrical Contacts
Communicates with the camera
electronics.
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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.
9Grip Power ON/OFF
10 AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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AF On Button
13 Shutter-Release Button*
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Main Dial*
15 Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
16 Hand Strap Mount
17 Tripod Socket
18 Battery Tray
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6
batteries.
19 AA Battery Holder
This second tray holds 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 in the BG-C8
battery chamber holder,
as indicated above. Swing
the battery chamber cover
shut so that it locks into
place
5. Remove the protective
cap and connect the BG-
C8 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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Turn the camera power off,
remove batteries, and replace
protective contact cap when
removing the grip.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power
is turned off on the
camera and grip. Use your
fingernail to pry open the
battery tray lever so you
can rotate and pull it 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 in either
slot in the battery, ensuring
the correct orientation as
shown on the tray.
3. AA Batteries: Place
six new disposable or
freshly recharged AA
batteries of the same
type in 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 as
indicated above and push
it back into place to lock
the tray.
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-E6
AC Power Adapter Kit
(sold separately) can be
connected to the grip.
Insert 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-E6 rechargeable batteries
2. Six AA/LR6 Alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-manganese batteries
3. Works with the Canon AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately)
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Dimensions Approximately 5.5˝ × 5.5˝ × 3.5˝ (14 × 14 × 8.9 cm)
Weight Approximately 12.8 oz. (363 g) (excluding battery tray 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 at temperatures below 68º F (20º C).
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 o.
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