Vello BG-N19 User manual

BG-N19
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon
D850 DSLR Camera
USER’S MANUAL

Thank you for
choosing Vello.
The Vello BG-N19 is compatible with the Nikon D850
DSLR camera. The BG-N19 accepts one Nikon EN-
EL15a rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s
internal battery. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium) can be used instead for added convenience. And
this battery grip is capable of employing the Nikon BL-5
with EN-EL18b type batteries. The BG-N19 is equipped
with an alternate shutter release, control lock, function,
and AF-ON buttons, as well as a multi selector and main
and sub-command dials, for shooting in a vertical position.
Please read through this entire manual before using the
BG- N19 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N19 should be used only with the
compatible devices specified in this manual.
2. Use only with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual. The BG-N19 cannot
be used with other batteries or battery holders.
3. When the BG-N19 is not attached to the camera,
cover the power/signal contacts with the contact
cap. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal
coming into contact with the power/signal contacts.
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. The memory card access lamp may glow temporarily
when the BG-N19 is mounted or removed from the
camera. This is part of the normal operation.
6. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from
the battery pack, discontinue use immediately.
Remove the batteries and contact Vello Customer
Service.
7. The BG-N19 does not have a power switch. Instead,
use the camera power switch to turn the power on
or off.
8. The battery level may not display properly if batteries
are inserted before mounting the grip.
9. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
10. In cold temperatures, batteries can discharge
at a faster rate. Warming up a cold battery can
recover some of its lost charge and help improve
its performance.
11. Keep this device away from water or extreme
humidity, and store it in a dry and cool place.
12 . Keep out of reach of children.
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Overview
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1Sub-command Dial *
2Tripod Socket
3Shutter-Release Button *
4Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock switch locks the shutter-
release button, function button,
AF-ON button, multi selector, and
main and sub-command dials on
the BG-N19. Unlock prior to use
by switching to the position. The
control lock is not a power switch.
5Function Button
Can be programmed in the Custom
Settings menu on your camera.
6Contact Cap
7Power/Signal Contacts
8Mounting Screw
9Camera Contact Cover Holder
10 AF-ON Button *
11 Main Command Dial *
12 Multi Selector *
13 Locking Wheel
14 Battery Holder
15 Battery Holder Latch
16 Battery Chamber
17 EN-EL15a Battery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
18 Power Terminals
(EN-EL15a Battery Holder)
19 Push Button
Ejects the battery in the EN-EL15a
Battery Holder.
20 AC Power Supply Socket
Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector
port (connector not included).
21 AA Battery Holder
Holds eight AA batteries.
* These controls perform the same
functions as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu. See camera
manual for details.
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Attaching the Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N19 is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N19 battery
grip. (When the BG-N19 is
not attached to the camera,
replace the contact cap to
protect the contacts.)
3. The contacts for the
BG-N19 are on the bottom
of the camera, where they
are protected by a rubber
contact cover. Remove the
contact cover from the
camera before mounting
the grip.
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera contact cover into
the contact cover holder on
the BG-N19.
5. Connect the BG-N19
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
the grip is secure.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the Control Lock on the
BG-N19 is in the Lposition.
2. Lift the battery holder
latch so you can rotate it
counterclockwise and pull
the battery holder out of
the grip. The EN-EL15a
battery holder comes pre-
installed.
3. Nikon EN-EL15a Battery:
Align the indentations
on the battery with the
EN-EL15a holder. Then
press the battery down, and
slide it in the direction of
the arrow until the power
terminals click into place.
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AA Batteries: Place eight AA batteries of the
same type in the AA battery holder as shown.
Make sure the batteries are in the correct
orientation.
4. Make sure the battery holder latch is rotated
counterclockwise, and slide the battery holder all
the way into the grip. Rotate the latch clockwise,
and reposition it so it’s flush with the side of the
grip. Turn on your camera, unlock the BG-N19
via its Control Lock switch, and check the battery
level in the control panel or viewfinder.
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The camera displays the following battery levels.
Nikon EN-EL15a Battery:
LCD/Control
Panel
Viewfinder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Battery partially
discharged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
AA Batteries:
LCD/Control
Panel
Viewfinder Description
Batteries fully
charged.
Low battery
power. Prepare
spare batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Batteries
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
Battery Info
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