BG-C17 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Vello BG-C17 Battery Grip for the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera. This camera accessory offers extended shooting time by housing two LP-E17 batteries (not included). The grip’s ergonomic design enhances the comfort of vertical (portrait) image capturing with the additional shutter release button. 2 Please read through this entire manual before using the BG-C17 battery grip.
2. 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. 3. The battery level may not display properly if the batteries are inserted before mounting the grip. 3 4. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use. 5. Do not attempt to disassemble. 6. Avoid water or extreme humidity, and keep in a dry and cool place. 7. Keep out of reach of children. 8.
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button for shooting in vertical (portrait) mode. 2 Hand Strap Mount 3 1/4-20 Tripod Socket Allows the camera to be mounted on a tripod when the grip is connected. 4 Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Provides secure and comfortable grip when shooting vertically. 6 Dummy Battery Fits inside the Canon SL2 battery chamber and uses the camera’s DC cord hole. 7 1/4-20 Camera Mounting Screw 8 2.5 mm Shutter Release Cable Port 10 Battery Compartment Door 11 Battery Door Latch 12 2.
Attaching the Grip 1. Ensure that your camera power is turned off, and remove the battery. 2. On a flat surface, turn the Canon SL2 camera upside down, and open the battery chamber door and DC cord hole cover. 6 3. Match up the metal contacts inside the SL2’s battery chamber with the dummy battery. Insert the dummy battery, and push it all the way in until it’s locked in place. Close the camera’s battery chamber door.
INTRODUCTION 5. Rotate the at tachment wheel clockwise to secure the grip to the camera. Note: The dummy battery’s cable will protrude slightly from the camera’s DC cord hole after attaching the grip. 7 6. Connec t the 2.5 mm shutter release cable from the grip’s shutter release cable port to the remote port on the Canon SL2. OVERVIEW With the camera in one hand and the grip in the other, line up the camera’s tripod mount with the grip’s mounting screw. ASSEMBLY 4.
7. Pull down on the grip’s battery door latch, a nd open the ba t ter y compartment. Insert one or two LP-E17 type batteries, matching the contacts on the batteries with the ones inside the grip. 8. Close the battery compartment door until it clicks. Turn the camera on, and view the battery power level on the LCD screen. 8 Note: When removing the grip, turn the camera power off before removing the batteries.
One or two Canon LP-E17 rechargeable batteries Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Dimensions (W × D × H) 4.6 × 2.9 × 3.7 in. (11.7 × 7.4 × 9.4 cm) Weight (without batteries) 5.3 oz.
One-Year Limited Warranty 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.
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. 11 Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. www.gradusgroup.
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