BG-N16-2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon D5500 and D5600 DSLR Cameras
Thank you for choosing Vello The Vello BG-N16-2 battery grip offers extended shooting time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The grip is compatible with the Nikon D5500 and D5600 DSLR cameras and accepts up to two Nikon EN-EL14/EL14a rechargeable batteries. It offers an alternate shutter release button that triggers the camera via the included shutter release cable, making the grip ideal for shooting portrait photography.
2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. 3. 4. 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. The battery level may not display properly if batteries are installed before mounting the grip. 3 5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use. 6. Do not attempt to disassemble. 7.
Overview 14 19 13 20 12 4 15 11 16 10 17 18 21 1 2 3 6 5 7 8 4 9
8 Battery tray compartment 15 Battery slot 1 2 Handstrap mount 9 Battery tray lock 16 Slot 1 contacts 3 Tripod socket 10 Mounting screw 17 Slot 2 contacts 4 Nonslip grip 11 Control lock switch 18 Battery slot 2 19 IR remote sensor 12 Camera battery door holder 6-bay AA battery tray 5 20 IR remote 6 Thumbwheel lock 13 Power contacts 7 2.5 mm remote cable socket 14 Contact cap INTRODUCTION Shutter release button OVERVIEW 1 5 ASSEMBLY 21 Shutter release cable (2.
Attaching the Battery Grip 1. Ensure that the camera power is turned off. 2. Re m ove t h e c a m e r a’s battery chamber door. Pull gently at a 45° angle until the door detaches. 6 3. Slide the chamber door into the BG-N16-2’s camera battery door holder for safekeeping.
INTRODUCTION 5. Rotate the thumbwheel counterclock wise until the grip is secured to the camera. 7 6. Connect the shutter release cable from the 2.5 mm remote cable socket on the grip to the accessory terminal on the camera. OVERVIEW Remove the power contact cap, and insert the battery g r ip’s p owe r co n t a c t s into the camera’s battery chamber. ASSEMBLY 4.
Inserting the Batteries 1. Turn off the c amer a’s power, and make sure the grip’s control lock switch is in the Off position. 2. Twist the battery tray’s lock counterclockwise, and remove the battery tray from the grip. 8 3. Nikon EN - EL14/EL14a: Insert the first battery into slot 1 as shown and push down to lock the battery in place. Repeat for slot 2.
INTRODUCTION Insert and lock the battery tray inside the battery grip. 5. Turn on the camera power, and make sure the grip’s control lock switch is in the On position. Note: When removing the grip, turn off the camera’s power and control lock switch, and then remove the batteries. 9 OVERVIEW 4. ASSEMBLY A A Batteries: Place six identical AA batteries into the A A bat tery tray as indicated.
IR Remote The IR remote works with the Nikon D5500 and D5600 DSLR cameras and allows you to trigger your camera wirelessly. Make sure the shutter-release cable is plugged into the grip and camera, and that the remote is pointed at the grip’s IR sensor. The IR remote works through line-of-site, so make sure there are no obstacles blocking the signal.
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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