BG-N18 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-N18 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the benefits that a battery grip offers, such as comfort and control when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The Vello BG-N18 is compatible with the Nikon D7500 DSLR camera. It accepts an EN-EL15a rechargeable battery and offers an alternate shutter-release button. 2 Please read through this entire manual before using the BG-N18 battery grip.
2. 3. Use only with batteries recommended in this manual. 4. 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. The battery level may not display properly if batteries are installed before mounting the grip. 5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use. 6. Do not attempt to disassemble. 7.
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1/4"-20 Tripod Socket Allows for mounting to a tripod when the grip is attached to your camera. 3 Locking Wheel Secures the grip to the camera’s tripod socket. 4 door when the grip is mounted. 6 2.5 mm Remote Cable Socket Accepts 2.5 mm shutter release cable. 7 Battery Tray Compartment Houses the battery tray. 9 Power Contacts Slide into the camera’s battery chamber and transmit power. INTRODUCTION Camera Battery Door Holder 10 Battery Tray Secures Nikon EN-EL15a battery.
Attaching the Grip 1. Ensure that the camera power is turned off. 2. Turn the camera upside down, and open the camera’s battery chamber door. Pull gently at a 45° angle until the chamber door detaches. 6 3. Slide the camera battery chamber door into the BG -N18 chamber door holder for safekeeping.
INTRODUCTION 5. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise until it is firmly tightened. 7 6. Connect the shutter release cable from the cable release socket on the battery grip to the remote release port on the camera body. OVERVIEW Inser t the BG-N18 grip power contacts into the camera’s battery chamber as shown. Make sure to align the camera’s tripod socket with the BG-N18 mounting screw. ASSEMBLY 4.
Inserting Batteries 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera. 2. Flip out the battery tray lock with your finger tip, and rotate counterclockwise. Slide the battery tray out of the grip. 8 3. Line up the contacts on the battery with the contacts inside the battery tray, and insert the battery.
INTRODUCTION When removing the grip, turn the camera power off and remove the batteries. 9 OVERVIEW Inser t the bat ter y into the bat ter y tray compartment, and close and lock the tray. ASSEMBLY 4.
Specifications Power Source Nikon EN-EL15a rechargeable battery Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Dimensions (H × D × W) 4 x 2.9 x 5.3 in. (10.2 x 7.5 x 13.5 cm) Weight 6.2 oz. (175.8 g) Troubleshooting The shutter release button on the battery grip is not triggering the camera. • Make sure the 2.5 mm Shutter Release Cable is connected from the battery grip to the camera.
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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