BG-N2 BATTERY GRIP Designed For The Nikon D80 And D90 Cameras
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-N2 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 a vertical (portrait) orientation. The Vello BG-N2 is compatible with the Nikon D80 and D90 DSLR cameras.
Only use with batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. The BG-N2 can not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a/EN-EL3 Li-ion batteries or other battery holders. 3. 4. 5. 6. The BG-N2 does not have a power switch. Instead, use the camera power switch to turn the power on or off. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap when the BG-N2 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power terminals. 7.
Overview 1 20 6 2 7 8 19 9 14 15 Battery Chamber 10 16 3 4 5 13 12 4 11 17 18
3 Tripod Socket 4 Shutter-Release Button The BG-N2 provides an alternate shutter-release button which performs the same functions as the shutter-release on the camera. 5 Control Lock Switch To prevent accidental triggering, the control lock switch locks the shutterrelease button, AE-L/AF-L button, as well as the main and sub-command dials on the BG-N2. Unlock prior to use by switching to the position.
Attaching The Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the Control Lock on the BG-N2 is in the L position before attaching the grip. 2. Remove the contact cap from the BG-N2 grip. This cap can slide onto the camera strap when removed from the grip. Replace the cap when not in use to protect the metal contacts. 6 3. Open and remove the battery-chamber cover from the bottom of the camera handgrip and remove battery, if present.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW 5. Insert the BG-N2 grip into the camera’s battery chamber (as shown). 6. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the LOCK arrow until it is firmly tightened. The BG-N2 grip can also be inserted in the camera after the battery or battery holder is inserted. 7 ASSEMBLY To prevent loss, slide the cover into the cover holder on the BG-N2. OPERATION 4.
Inserting Batteries A A B B 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the Control Lock on the BG-N2 is in the L position. 2. Turn the battery-chamber latch counter-clockwise to open the BG-N2 battery chamber door. 8 C 3. Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries: Insert one or two batteries into either of the battery chambers. The batter y latch will slide aside during insertion and pop up to lock the battery in place when fully inserted.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW 5. B B A 9 Close the battery chamber and then turn the latch clock wise to lock it. Turn the camera on and check the batter y level in the control panel or viewfinder. ASSEMBLY A A Bat teries: Place six A A batteries in the AA battery holder as shown and slide the holder into the batter y chamber. Two battery latches lock the battery holder in place when fully inserted. Note: When using AA batteries, all six batteries must be of the same type. OPERATION 4.
Battery Info The camera displays the following battery levels . Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries: Control Panel Viewfinder AA Batteries: Description Control Panel Viewfinder Battery fully charged. Battery partially discharged. (blinking) (blinking) Description Battery fully charged. Low battery. Prepare spare batteries. Battery exhausted. Shutter release is disabled. 10 (blinking) (blinking) Low battery. Prepare spare batteries. Battery exhausted. Shutter release is disabled.
Battery Type Menu Option To Select AA alkaline (LR6) LR6 (AA alkaline) AA Ni-MH (HR6) HR6 (AA Ni-MH) AA Lithium (FR6) FR6 (AA lithium) AA nickel-manganese (ZR6) ZR6 (AA Ni-Mn) Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D80.
Removing The Batteries 1. Being careful not to drop the battery or holder, remove them as shown below. 2. Remove the AA batteries using the holes on the back of the battery holder. Ensure that the batteries do not fall when removing them.
AA Batteries In most cases, Nikon EN-EL3e batteries will provide more performance than AA batteries when used in the Vello BG-N2. AA LR6 alkaline and ZR6 nickelmanganese batteries have limited capacity and therefore should only be used when there is no other alternative. Performance of AA batteries decreases significantly at temperatures below 20 °C (68 °F) and is not recommended. The AA battery holder is pre-inserted at the time of shipment. 13 Remove the batteries when the BG-N2 is not in use.
Specifications Power Source One or two Nikon EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries; six LR6 alkaline, HR6 Ni-MH, FR6 lithium, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries Battery Life Nikon D80: Approximately 5000 shots (two EN-EL3e batteries), 2500 shots (one ENEL3e battery), or 480 shots (alkaline batteries). * Nikon D90: Approximately 8400 shots (two EN-EL3e batteries), 4200 shots (one ENEL3e battery), or 1900 shots (alkaline 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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