BG-S7 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony Alpha a7R IV and a9 II Mirrorless Cameras
Thank you for choosing Vello. The Vello BG-S7 battery grip offers extended shooting time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation. The grip is compatible with the Sony a7R IV and a9 II mirrorless cameras and accepts up to two Sony NP-FZ100 rechargeable batteries. It offers an alternate shutter release button, AF-ON and AEL buttons, two custom buttons, a multi-selector, and front and rear dials. This makes the grip ideal for shooting portrait photography.
The BG-S7 should be used only with compatible devices specified in this manual. 2. Use only with the batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. 3. If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell from the battery pack, discontinue use immediately. Remove the batteries, and take the device to a Vello authorized reseller. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use. 8. 9. Keep out of reach of children.
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Tripod socket 17 Rear dial 2 C2 custom button 10 Battery compartment 18 Camera battery door holder 3 C1 custom button 11 Battery tray lock 19 Mounting screw 4 Hand strap mount 12 Battery tray 20 Battery slot 1 5 Control lock switch 13 Thumbwheel lock 6 Shutter release button 14 Multi-selector 21 Slot 1 contacts 7 Front dial 15 AF-ON / enlarge viewing 22 Battery slot 2 8 Nonslip grip 16 AEL button / preview zoom 23 Slot 2 contacts 5 INTRODUCTION 9 OVERVIEW Electr
Attaching the Battery Grip 1. Ensure that the camera power is turned off. 2. Open the camera’s battery door, and remove the b a t t e r y. R e m o v e t h e camera’s battery door by pulling the release latch on the inside of the door as indicated above. 6 3. Store the camera’s battery door in the BG-S7’s battery door holder. Align the door with the compartment’s slot as indicated, and slide the door in. Press the door’s release latch to lock it in place.
INTRODUCTION 5. Insert the BG-S7’s electrical contacts into the camera’s battery chamber, and seat the camera onto the grip’s mounting screw. 7 6. Rotate the thumbwheel lock until secure. OVERVIEW Swing and lock the door shut. ASSEMBLY 4.
Inserting the Batteries 1. Turn the camera power off. Rotate the grip’s battery tray lock to Open, and pull the tray out of the battery compartment. 8 2. Align your battery’s contacts with either battery tray slot 1 or 2, and insert the battery. Make sure the battery is secure.
INTRODUCTION 4. Tur n on the c a me r a’s power, and make sure the grip’s control lock switch is set to •. 9 Note: When removing the grip, turn off the camera power, and remove the batteries. OVERVIEW Slide the bat ter y tr ay into the grip’s bat ter y compartment, and rotate the tray’s lock to Close. ASSEMBLY 3.
Battery Status When two batteries are installed in the BG-S7, your camera will automatically select the battery with less power remaining. The battery level will appear on your camera’s LCD, with the battery level percentage for only the battery in use. When the battery is depleted, your camera will switch to the other battery in the grip. Important: When storing your Sony camera with the grip attached, turn your camera off, and turn the grip’s control lock switch to the locked position.
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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