BG-S3 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony Alpha A7 II, A7R II, and A7S II Mirrorless Cameras
Introduction The Vello BG -S3 accepts t wo Sony NP-F W50 rechargeable batteries to effectively double the runtime of your Sony Alpha A7II, A7R II, and A7S II mirrorless cameras, making it easier to shoot for longer durations without replacing your camera’s batteries. The BG-S3 attaches securely to your camera’s 1/4"-20 tripod socket, and the nonslip rubber on the grip offers enhanced handling when shooting in vertical position.
2. When the battery tray is removed from the grip, remove the batteries or place the tray in a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by contact with other metal objects. 3. If you notice smoke, an unusual smell or noise from the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove the batteries and contact the Vello Customer Service Department. 4. Keep this product away from water and any flammable gases or liquids. 5.
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Custom Button (C2)* 3 Custom Button (C1)* 4 Hand Strap Mount 5 Shutter-release Button* 6 Front Command Dial* 7 Tripod Socket 14 Rear Command Dial* 15 Custom Button (C3)* INTRODUCTION Battery Tray Latch 8 Battery Tray Compartment Houses the battery tray. 10 Battery Tray Holds up to two Sony NP-FW50 batteries. 11 Attachment Wheel Secures the grip to the camera. 12 Grip On/Off Switch Activates or disables the BG-S3’s controls.
Attaching the Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the on/off switch is set to Off on the battery grip. 2. Remove the battery from your c amer a’s bat ter y chamber. 6 3. Remove your camera’s battery chamber door by pulling the release latch on the inside of the door as indicated above.
INTRODUCTION 7 Swing the door shut and slide the switch to the LOCK position. OVERVIEW 5. To prevent loss, place the battery chamber door into the BG-S3 battery door compartment. Align the door with the BG-S3’s battery door compartment, and then insert the door. Press the door’s release button to lock the door in place. ASSEMBLY 4.
6. Connect the BG-S3 grip to the camera, while aligning the grip’s mounting screw with the camera’s tripod socket. 7. Rotate the at tachment wheel in the direc tion shown by the arrow until it is firmly tightened. 8 When removing the grip, turn the camera power off and remove the batteries.
2. F l i p t h e b a t t e r y t r ay latch so you can rotate it counterclockwise and pull the battery tray out of the grip. 9 3. In the bat ter y tray are compartments for batteries 1 and 2. Align battery 1 as indicated by the diagram, noting the springs inside the compartment. Insert battery 1 spring-side first, and push down so it snaps into place. OVERVIEW Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the grip’s on/off switch is set to Off. ASSEMBLY 1.
4. Align battery 2 as indicated by the diagram in the compartment, and slide it in until it snaps into place. 5. Make sure the bat ter y tray latch is rotated co u n t e r c l o c k w i s e a n d slide the battery tray into the grip. Rotate the latch clockwise and reposition it so it’s flush with the side of the grip, then turn on the camera and grip. 10 To remove battery 1, pull the battery toward the springs and lift the battery up and out of the compartment.
One or two Sony NP-FW50 batteries Voltage Output 7.2–8.4 V Amps Output <3 A Operating Temperature 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C) Dimensions (W × D × H) 5.03" × 2.5" × 3.95" (12.8 × 6.4 × 10 cm) Weight 7.5 oz. (212.6 g) without batteries OVERVIEW Power Source INTRODUCTION Specifications Battery Status 11 ASSEMBLY When two batteries are installed in the BG-S3, your camera will automatically select the battery with lower power remaining.
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.
