Vello BG-P1 User manual

BG-P1
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed For The Panasonic
Lumix GH3 and GH4
USER’S MANUAL

Introduction
The BG-P1 accepts a DMW-BLF19PP battery to
effectively double the runtime of your Panasonic
Lumix GH3 or GH4 camera, making it easier to shoot
for longer durations without replacing your camera’s
batteries.
The BG-P1 attaches securely to your camera’s 1/4"-20
tripod socket, as nonslip rubber enhances your grip and
handling when shooting in a vertical position. Alternate
shutter-release, white balance, ISO, EV, and Fn buttons,
plus front and rear command dials, make it comfortable
to shoot in portrait orientation, so you won’t have to
twist your arm to get the right shot.
Please read through this
entire manual before using the
BG-P1 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-P1 should be used with only the compatible
devices and batteries specified in this manual.
2. Cover the power terminal with the contact
cap when the BG-P1 is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
3. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell, or noise
coming from the battery pack, discontinue use
immediately. Remove the battery and contact the
Vello Customer Service Department.
4. Keep this product away from water and any
flammable gases or liquids.
5. Install batteries in the proper orientation. Installing
batteries in the reverse orientation can cause them
to leak, overheat, or explode.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this
product.
7. Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
8. Keep this product away from children.
9. Make sure that this product is intact and that there
are no missing parts.
10.To avoid damage to this product, be careful not
to overtighten or improperly thread any of the
threaded fittings.
11. Remove the battery from the grip before long-
term storage.
12 . All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
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Overview
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1Shutter release button*
Two-stage shutter release.
2Front command dial*
3White-balance button*
4ISO button*
5EV button*
6Fn button
7Strap mount
8Rear command dial*
9AF/AE lock button*
10 On/o switch
Activates the BG-P1’s controls. Your
camera will continue to draw power
from the BG-P1 when the switch is in
the Off position. The on/off switch is
not a power switch.
11 Locking wheel
12 Mounting pins
13 Mounting screw
14 Contact cap
15 Terminal contacts
16 Contact cap compartments
17 Tripod socket
18 Battery chamber
Accepts one DMW-BLF19PP battery.
19 Battery chamber latch
* These controls perform the same function as their on-camera equivalents and are affected by changes to the Custom Settings menu.
See your camera manual for details.
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Attaching The Grip
1. Make sure your camera is
turned off.
2. Remove the middle rubber
contact cap from the
bottom of your camera
and the plastic contact cap
from the grip, and store
them in the corresponding
contact cap compartments
in the battery grip.
3. Align the grip’s mounting
screw, mounting pins,
and contacts with their
counterparts in your
camera, and insert the grip
into the camera.
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4. Rotate the grip’s locking
wheel in the direction of
the arrow until the grip is
firmly attached. Be careful
not to overtighten.
Tip: If you plan to use a single battery, we recommend inserting the battery into
the grip (see Inserting a Battery on page 8) rather than into your camera. This
way, you will be able to access the battery while the grip is installed.
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Inserting A Battery
1. Slide the battery
compartment latch
to the Open position.
The chamber door will
automatically open.
2. Insert the battery all
the way into the battery
chamber, until the battery
locks into place.
3. Close the battery chamber
door and slide the latch to
the Lock position.
Note: If the battery is not in the
correct orientation, you won’t
be able to insert it all the way,
and the battery will not lock into
place.
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4. To remove the battery,
open the battery chamber
and pull the release lever.
Note: When using two batteries, one installed in the camera and one in the grip,
you can program your camera to draw power from one battery before the other.
For more information on this feature, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.
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Using The Grip
All the controls on the BG-P1 will perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on your camera. For
more information on their specific functions, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.
The BG-P1’s controls are ideal for shooting in portrait orientation and will work with your camera even if there is no
battery installed in the grip. To activate the controls on the BG-P1, slide the on/o switch to the On position.
Deactivating the BG-P1’s controls is ideal for shooting in landscape orientation, when you may inadvertently press
one of the grip’s buttons. To deactivate the controls, slide the on/o switch to the O position.
Note: The BG-P1’s on/off switch will deactivate only the grip’s controls. It will not turn off your camera or prevent it from
drawing power from the BG-P1 if it is set to do so. To turn off your camera, use your camera’s power switch.
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