BG-C9 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R SLR Cameras
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-C9 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended shooting time and more control and comfort when shooting in portrait orientation. The Vello BG-C9 is compatible with the Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R SLR cameras.
2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. 3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap when the BG-C9 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power terminals. 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.
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with the camera Mounting Screw Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket. 3 4 Guide Pin Helps align the camera to the grip. 5 Battery Tray Lever Locks and unlocks compartment door. the battery 6 Battery Tray Compartment Houses the battery tray. 7 9 Shutter-Release Button* 15 Multi Function Button* 16 M ain Dial* Grip Power ON/OFF To prevent accidental triggering, the Grip Power ON/OFF switch disables or enables the BG-C9’s controls.
Attaching the Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the power switch is set to OFF on the battery grip. 2. Remove the bat ter y from the camera battery compartment. 6 3. Open the camera battery chamber cover and remove as indicated above.
To prevent loss, place the camera battery chamber cover into the BG - C9 battery chamber holder as indicated above. Swing the battery chamber cover shut so that it locks into place. INTRODUCTION 3 1 5. Remove the protective cap and connect the BGC9 grip to the camera, while aligning the grip’s mounting screw with the camera’s tripod socket. 7 6. Rotate the at tachment wheel in the direc tion shown by the arrow until it is firmly tightened.
Inserting Batteries 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and the grip. Use your fingernail to protrude the battery tray lever so you can rotate and pull as indicated above, and slide the battery tray out of the grip. 2. Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N Batteries: Inser t up to two batteries by placing them into either slot in the battery tray, while ensuring the correct orientation as shown on the tray.
INTRODUCTION Rotate the battery tray lever counterclockwise and slide the battery tray all the way into the grip. Rotate the lever as indicated above and push the it back into place to lock the tray. 9 4. Switch the grip power to ON and then turn on the camera’s power. Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. OVERVIEW 3. ASSEMBLY Household Power Outlet: T h e C a n o n AC K- E 6 AC Power Adapter Kit (sold separately) can be connected to the grip.
Specifications Power Source 1. 2. 3. One or two Canon LP-E6 or LP-E6N rechargeable batteries Six AA/LR6 Alkaline batteries Works with the Canon AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 (sold separately) Operating Temperature 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C) Dimensions 6.0 × 4.5 × 3.4 in. (15.2 x 11.4 x 8.6 cm) Weight 12.1 oz. (343.03 g) (excluding batteries) Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. AA batteries do not provide as much shooting time as LP-E6 or LP-E6N rechargeable batteries.
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.
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