BG-N14 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon Df DSLR Camera
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Vello BG-N14 battery grip. This camera accessory offers users the ability to extend shooting time by housing an additional battery for your device. The grip’s ergonomic design enhances the comfort of vertical (portrait) shooting with the vertical-shooting shutter release button, which triggers your camera via the included shutter-release cable. Compatible with the Nikon Df DSLR camera, the Vello BG-N14 accepts up to two Nikon EN-EL14 or ENEL14A rechargeable batteries.
2. Only use with batteries recommended in this manual. 3. 4. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap when the BG-N14 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power terminals. 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 5. The BG-N14 does not have a power switch.
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Power Contacts Slides into the camera’s battery chamber and transmits power. Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Provides secure and comfortable grip when shooting vertically. Camera Battery Door Holder Stores the camera’s battery chamber door when the grip is mounted. Attachment Wheel Secures the grip to the camera’s tripod socket. Battery Tray Secures up to two Nikon EN-EL14 or EN-EL14A batteries.
Attaching The Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera. 2. Turn the camera upside down and open the camera battery chamber. Pull gently at a 35º angle until the chamber door comes loose. Remove the battery from the chamber before proceeding. 6 3. Insert the battery chamber door into the door receptacle on the top surface of the grip. Place the door in the receptacle at an angle as shown. Turn the locking ring clockwise to secure.
INTRODUCTION 5. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the arrow until it is firmly tightened. When removing the grip, turn the camera power off, remove batteries, and replace protective contact cap. 7 6. To insert your batteries into the camera grip, remove the battery tray from the grip by turning the battery tray latch counterclockwise and remove it from the unit. OVERVIEW Insert the BG-N14 grip power contacts into the camera’s battery chamber as shown.
7. Insert your batteries into the battery tray as shown. Once installed, reinstall the tray into the grip. Turn the battery tray latch clockwise to secure. Note: The camera can operate with just one battery in the grip. 8. Connect the shutter release cable from the socket on the end of the battery grip to the remote release/GPS port on the Df body. Note: You must remove the battery grip to insert or swap out your camera’s memory card.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 9 INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 www. vellogear.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353. 11 Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. www.gradusgroup.
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