BG-S1 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony SLT-A77, A77 II, and A99 II Cameras
Introduction Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on your new BG-S1 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-S1 is compatible with the Sony Alpha SLT-A77, A77 II, and A99 II DSLR cameras. The BG-S1 accepts two Sony NP-FM500H rechargeable batteries.
2. Only use with batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. 6. Turn the grip power off when not shooting vertically. 3. Cover the power terminals with the contact cap when the BG-S1 is not in use. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching the power terminals. 7. The battery level may not display properly if batteries are inserted before mounting the grip. 8. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
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Mounting Screw Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket. Guide Pin Helps align the camera to the grip. 4 Battery Chamber Door Dial Locks and unlocks compartment door. 16 8 Multi Selector* Protects grip contacts. Keep covered when the grip is not in use.
Attaching The Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the power switch is set to OFF on the battery grip. 2. Open the camera battery chamber cover and remove the camera battery. 6 3. Remove the protective cap from the battery grip.
INTRODUCTION 5. Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the arrow until it is firmly tightened. 7 When removing the grip, turn the camera power off, remove batteries, and replace protective contact cap. OVERVIEW Connect the BG-S1 grip to the camera, while aligning the grip’s mounting screw with the camera’s tripod socket. Make sure to leave the camera battery chamber cover open, so it will slide into the BG-S1’s camera battery chamber cover slot. ASSEMBLY 4.
Inserting Batteries 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and the grip. 2. Rotate the dial on the battery chamber door to OPEN position, and the door will open up. 8 3. Slide the blue latch in the direction of the arrow to release the battery tray. Remove battery tray from the battery chamber.
INTRODUCTION 5. Slide the battery tray into the battery chamber until it locks into place. Close the battery chamber door and lock it by rotating the dial to CLOSE position. 9 6. Rotate the grip power to ON and then turn on the camera’s power. Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. OVERVIEW Insert up to two Sony NP-FM500H batteries by placing them into either slot in the battery tray, while ensuring the correct orientation as shown on the tray. ASSEMBLY 4.
Specifications Power Source One or two Sony NP-FM500H rechargeable batteries Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C) Dimensions Approximately 5.6 × 5 × 3.5 (142.2 × 127 × 89) Weight Approximately 9.4 oz (266 g) (excluding battery tray and 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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