BG-N8 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon D300 and D300s SLR Cameras
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-N8 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-N8 is compatible with the Nikon D300 and D300s DSLR cameras. The BG-N8 accepts one Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s internal battery.
Only use with batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. The BG-N8 can not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a/EN-EL3 Li-ion batteries or other battery holders. 3. 4. 5. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap when the BG-N8 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power terminals.
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3 Control Lock Switch To prevent accidental triggering, the control lock switch locks the shutterrelease button, AE-ON button, multi selector dial, as well as the main and sub-command dials on the BG-N8. Unlock prior to use by switching to the position. The control lock is not a power switch. 18 EN-EL3e Battery Holder Holder for Nikon EN-EL3e batteries.
Attaching The Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the Control Lock on the BG-N8 is in the L position before attaching the grip. 2. Remove the contact cap from the BG-N8 battery grip. Replace the cap when not in use to protect the contacts. 6 3. The contacts for the BGN8 are on the bottom of the camera where they are protected by a contact cover. Remove the contact cover before mounting the grip.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW 5. Connect the BG-N8 grip to the camera, while aligning the grip’s mounting screw with the camera’s tripod socket. Removing the battery from the camera before mounting the grip is not required. 7 6. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the LOCK arrow until it is firmly tightened. ASSEMBLY To prevent loss, place the camera contact cover in the contact cover holder on the BG-N8. OPERATION 4.
Inserting Batteries 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and the Control Lock on the BG-N8 is in the L position. Turn the batterychamber latch counterclockwise to open the battery chamber door. 2. Remove the battery holder from the BG-N8 grip. The EN-EL3e battery holder comes pre-installed when shipped. 8 3.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW 5. AA Batteries: Place eight AA batteries of the same type in the AA battery holder as shown, while ensuring that they are in the correct orientation. 9 6. Insert the battery holder into the grip. Close the battery chamber and then turn the latch clockwise to lock. Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. ASSEMBLY Nikon EN-EL4a/EN-EL4: Slide the battery release latch toward the arrow.
Battery Info The camera displays the following battery levels . Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, and EN-EL4 Batteries: Control Panel Viewfinder Description AA Batteries: 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.
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) Battery Order Set the order in which the internal camera and BG-N8 batteries are used via the Custom Settings menu (Group d). When the camera is drawing power from the BG-N8, a icon is displayed in the control panel. Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D300.
Removing The Batteries 1. EN-EL3e Holder: While pressing and holding the PUSH button on the holder, slide the battery toward the button and lift up to remove. 2. BC-N1 Holder: Slide battery release in direction indicated by arrow and remove battery. 12 the the the the 3. AA Holder: Remove the batteries one row at a time (as shown). Ensure that the batteries do not drop during this process.
AA Batteries In most cases, Nikon EN-EL4a, EN-EL4, and EN-EL3e batteries will provide better performance than AA batteries when used in the Vello BG-N8. AA LR6 alkaline and ZR6 nickel- manganese batteries have 13 Remove the batteries when the BG-N8 is not in use. INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW EN-EL4a/EN-EL4/AA Batteries EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 and AA batteries support higher frame advance rates than the EN-EL3e. See the camera manual for more information on frame advance rates.
Specifications Power Source One EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery or eight LR6 Alkaline, HR6 Ni-MH, FR6 Lithium, or ZR6 Nickel-Manganese AA batteries Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C) Dimensions* 5.9˝ × 2˝ × 3˝ (15.1 × 5.2 × 7.6 cm) Weight* 10.2 oz. (290 g) with EN-EL3e battery holder (excluding batteries) * Approximate measurements. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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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