Vello BG-C9 User manual

BG-C9
BATTERY GRIP
Designed For The Canon 5D
Mark III SLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations
on your new BG-C9 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-C9 is compatible with the Canon 5D
Mark III SLR camera. The BG-C9 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-C9
is equipped with an alternate shutter-release 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-C9 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-C9 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-C9 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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ASSEMBLY

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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.
9Grip Power ON/OFF
10 Multi-Controller Button*
11 AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*
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AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce
Button*
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AF Start Button
14 Shutter-Release Button*
15 Multi Function Button*
16
Main Dial*
17 Camera Battery Chamber Cover
Holder
Stores the cover when the grip is
mounted.
18 Hand Strap Mount
19 Tripod Socket
20 Battery Tray
Holds up to two Canon LP-E6
batteries.
21 AA Battery Tray
Holds up to six AA batteries.
* Performs the same function as on the
camera.
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ASSEMBLY
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