Vello BG-N7-2 User manual

BG-N7-2
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the
Nikon D810, D800/D800E
DSLR Cameras
USER’S MANUAL

Thank you
for choosing Vello
The Vello BG-N7-2 battery grip offers extended shooting
time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait)
orientation. The grip is compatible with the Nikon D810
and D800/D800E DSLR cameras and accepts one Nikon
EN-EL15 type rechargeable battery, providing you with
an extra battery option together with the one in your
camera. It offers familiar controls like an alternate shutter
release button, main and sub-command dial, multi-
selector, and AF-ON button, as well as a control lock. This
makes the grip ideal for shooting portrait photography
and allows your hand to be in a comfortable position while
accessing the most-used controls.
Please read through this entire manual
before using the BG-N7-2 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N7-2 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 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
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1Shutter release button
2Control lock
3Sub-command dial
4Nonslip grip
5Tripod socket
6Battery compartment
7Battery tray lock
8Battery tray
9Thumbwheel lock
10 Multi-selector
11 Main command dial
12 AF-ON button
13 Power contacts
14 Camera contact cap holder
15 Contact cap
16 Mounting screw
17 Battery release
18 Battery slot
19 Battery contacts
20 Power supply socket
21 8-bay AA battery tray
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Attaching the Battery Grip
1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the camera’s
contact cap, and store it
in the grip’s contact cap
holder.
3. Remove the grip’s power
contact cap.
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4. Line up the battery grip’s power contacts and
camera mount, and attach the grip to the camera.
5. Rotate the thumbwheel counterclockwise until
the grip is secured.
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Inserting the Battery
1. Turn off the camera, and
make sure the grip’s control
lock is in the L position.
2. Twist the battery tray lock
counterclockwise, and
remove the battery tray
from the grip.
3. Nikon EN-EL15: Inser t
the battery into the slot as
shown, and push down to
lock the battery in place.
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AA Batteries: Place eight
identical AA batteries into
the AA battery tray as
indicated.
4. Insert and lock the battery
tray inside the battery grip.
5. Turn on the camera, and
switch the grip’s control lock
to the • position.
Note: When removing the grip,
turn off the camera’s power and
switch the control lock to the L
position, and then remove the
batteries.
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Removing the Battery
1. Turn off the camera, and
make sure the grip’s control
lock is in the L position.
2. Twist the battery tray lock
counterclockwise, and
remove the battery tray
from the grip.
3. Push down on the battery
release tab, and slide the
battery out of the slot.
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The camera displays the following battery levels .
Nikon EN-EL15 Battery:
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:
Control Panel Viewfinder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release is
disabled.
Battery Info
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AA Battery Settings
To ensure that the
camera shows the
correct battery level
when AA batteries
are used, choose the
appropriate setting in the
Custom Settings menu
(Group d).
Nikon Rechargeable
Batteries
The camera can display
information (including
calibration information)
for Nikon EN-EL15
batteries via the Battery
Info option in the Setup
Menu. Only battery levels are displayed for AA batteries.
Battery Order
Set the order in which the
internal camera and BG-N7-2
batteries are used via the Custom
Settings menu (Group d). When
the camera is drawing power from the BG-N7-2, a icon
is displayed in the control panel. Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D800.
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Specifications
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Power source Nikon EN-EL15 type rechargeable Li-ion battery
8 × AA batteries (LR6 Alkaline, HR6 NiMH, or FR6 Lithium)
Nikon BL-5 Battery Chamber Cover with EN-EL18b rechargeable Li-ion battery
Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector
Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Dimensions (H × W × D) 2 × 5.9 × 3.2 in. (5 × 15 × 8.1 cm)
Weight 7.8 oz. (222 g) without battery
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This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal consumer use for a period of one (1)
year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days
after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty
provider’s responsibility with respect to this limited
warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement,
at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during
normal use of this product in its intended manner and in
its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or
part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider. If
the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider
reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent
quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect
caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER
MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal
rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary
from state to state.
One-Year Limited Warranty
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To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer
Service Department to obtain a return merchandise
authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective
product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof
of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the
purchaser’s own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit
vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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