BG-C9-2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R DSLR Cameras
Thank you for choosing Vello The Vello BG-C9-2 battery grip offers extended shooting time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The grip is compatible with the Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R DSLR Cameras, and it accepts up to two Canon LP-E6/E6N(H) rechargeable batteries. It offers an alternate shutter release button, main dial, and access to AF-ON, as well as autofocus and autoexposure selection buttons, so you won’t have to twist your arm to shoot in portrait mode.
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. 3 5. Remove the batteries from the grip when not in use. 6. Do not attempt to disassemble. 7.
Overview 1 15 14 13 17 OFF 3 ON 16 2 18 19 21 22 20 23 24 4 7 5 8 9 10 11 6 4 12
AF point selection 17 Control lock switch 2 Power contacts 10 AE lock button 18 Hand-strap mount 3 Mounting screw 11 AF-ON start button 19 Tripod socket 4 Battery compartment lock 12 Nonslip grip 20 Battery slot 1 5 Battery compartment 13 Shutter release button 21 Slot 1 contacts 6 DC coupler cord hole 14 Multi-function button 22 Slot 2 contacts 7 Thumbwheel 15 Main dial 23 Battery slot 2 8 Multi-controller 16 Camera battery door holder 24 6-bay AA battery tray 5
Attaching the Grip 2 1. Ensure that the camera is turned off. 2. Remove the c a mer a’s battery chamber door by sliding the latch as shown. 6 3. 3 1 Slide the chamber door into the BG-C9-2’s camera battery door holder for safekeeping.
INTRODUCTION 7 Rotate the thumbwheel in the direction of the arrow until the grip is secured to the camera. OVERVIEW 5. Remove the camera’s battery, and insert the grip’s power contacts into the camera’s battery chamber. ASSEMBLY 4.
Inserting Batteries 1. Turn off the camera’s power, and make sure the grip’s control lock switch is in the Off position. 2. Twist the battery tray’s lock, and remove the battery tray from the grip. 8 3. C anon L P- E6 / E6 N (H) B a t t e r i e s : I nse r t t he first battery into slot 1 as shown and push down to lock the bat ter y in place. Repeat for slot 2.
INTRODUCTION 9 OVERVIEW AC Power: The Canon ACK-E6 AC Power Adapter Kit (sold separately) can be connected to supply power from an AC outlet. Push the DC coupler cable into the grip’s DC coupler cord hole, ensuring the battery tray isn’t pinching the cord. ASSEMBLY AA Batteries: Place six identical AA batteries into the A A bat ter y tray as indicated.
OFF 4. Insert and lock the battery tray inside the battery grip. 5. ON Turn on the camera power, and switch the grip’s control lock to the On position. 10 Note: When removing the grip, turn off the camera’s power, switch the grip’s control lock to Off, and then remove the batteries.
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Dimensions (H × W × D) 4.5 × 6 × 3.4 in. (11.5 × 15.3 × 8.5 cm) Weight 10.6 oz. (300.5 g) without batteries Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. When the AA battery tray is installed, the battery indicator will work only with NiMH batteries. Duracell® brand alkaline batteries are not recommended.
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.
