Vello BG-C9-2 User manual

BG-C9-2
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the
Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R
DSLR Cameras
USER’S MANUAL

Thank you
for choosing Vello
The Vello BG-C9-2 battery grip offers extended
shooting time and comfort when shooting in a vertical
(portrait) orientation. The grip is compatible with the
Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R DSLR Cameras, and
it accepts up to two Canon LP-E6/E6N(H) rechargeable
batteries. It offers an alternate shutter release button,
main dial, and access to AF-ON, as well as autofocus and
autoexposure selection buttons, so you won’t have to
twist your arm to shoot in portrait mode. The control-
lock switch disables all the grip’s controls to prevent
unwanted triggering.
Please read through this entire manual
before using the BG-C9-2 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C9-2 should be used only with the
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 the 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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ASSEMBLY

Overview
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1Contact cap
2Power contacts
3Mounting screw
4Battery compartment lock
5Battery compartment
6DC coupler cord hole
7Thumbwheel
8Multi-controller
9AF point selection
10 AE lock button
11 AF-ON start button
12 Nonslip grip
13 Shutter release button
14 Multi-function button
15 Main dial
16 Camera battery door holder
17 Control lock switch
18 Hand-strap mount
19 Tripod socket
20 Battery slot 1
21 Slot 1 contacts
22 Slot 2 contacts
23 Battery slot 2
24 6-bay AA battery tray
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Attaching the Grip
1. Ensure that the camera is
turned off.
2. Remove the camera’s
battery chamber door by
sliding the latch as shown.
3. Slide the chamber door
into the BG-C9-2’s camera
battery door holder for
safekeeping.
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4. Remove the camera’s battery, and insert the
grip’s power contacts into the camera’s battery
chamber.
5. Rotate the thumbwheel in the direction of the
arrow until the grip is secured to the camera.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Turn off the camera’s
power, and make sure the
grip’s control lock switch is
in the Off position.
2. Twist the battery tray’s lock,
and remove the battery tray
from the grip.
3. Canon LP-E6/E6N(H)
Batteries: Insert the
first battery into slot 1
as shown and push down
to lock the battery in
place. Repeat for slot 2.
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AA Batteries: Place six identical AA batteries
into the AA battery tray as indicated.
AC Power: The Canon ACK-E6 AC Power
Adapter Kit (sold separately) can be connected
to supply power from an AC outlet. Push the
DC coupler cable into the grip’s DC coupler
cord hole, ensuring the battery tray isn’t pinching
the cord.
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4. Insert and lock the battery
tray inside the battery grip.
5. Turn on the camera power,
and switch the grip’s control
lock to the On position.
Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera’s power,
switch the grip’s control lock
to Off, and then remove the
batteries.
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