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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on 
your new BG-C1 battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many 
bene

fi

 ts 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-C1 is compatible with the Canon XS, XSi 
and T1i SLR cameras. The BG-C1 accepts two Canon 
LP-E5 rechargeable batteries, or six AA batteries 
(alkaline,  Ni-MH,  lithium,  or  nickel-manganese)  can 
be used instead for added convenience. The BG-C1 
is equipped with an alternate shutter-release button, 
aperture/exposure compensation button, AF point 
selection/magnify button, AE lock/FE lock/lndex/
Reduce button, and main dial for shooting in a vertical 
position.

Please read through this entire manual before using the 
BG-C1 battery grip. 

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Summary of Contents for BG-C1

Page 1: ...BG C1 BATTERY GRIP Designed For The Canon XS XSi and T1i SLR Cameras...

Page 2: ...the Canon XS XSi and T1i SLR cameras The BG C1 accepts two Canon LP E5 rechargeable batteries or six AA batteries alkaline Ni MH lithium or nickel manganese can be used instead for added convenience T...

Page 3: ...n a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by contact with other metal objects 5 If you notice smoke an unusual smell or noise from the battery pack discontinue use immediately Remove the batte...

Page 4: ...Overview 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 17 18 19 2 4...

Page 5: ...e Compensation Button 9 AF Point Selection Magnify Button 10 AE Lock FE Lock Index Reduce Button 11 Grip Power Switch Turns the grip power on and off 12 Shutter Release Button 13 Camera Battery Chambe...

Page 6: ...r is turned off on the camera and that the power switch is set to OFF on the battery grip 2 Remove the battery from the camera battery compartment 3 Open the camera battery chamber cover at a 35 angle...

Page 7: ...ct the BG C1 grip to the camera while aligning the grip s mounting screw with the camera s tripod socket 6 Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the arrow until it is rmly tightened Wh...

Page 8: ...open the battery chamber door 2 Canon LP E5 Batteries Insert up to two batteries into any slot by matching the power contacts with the LP E5 battery holder Press the battery down and slide it in the d...

Page 9: ...own Switch the grip power to ON and then turn on the camera s power Check the battery level in the control panel or view nder 6 Household Power Outlet The Canon ACK E8 AC Power Adapter Kit sold separa...

Page 10: ...s Approximately 129 2 x 103 1 x 79 9 mm 5 1 x 4 1 x 3 1 in Weight Approximately 230 g 8 1 oz excluding holder and batteries Approximate measurements Speci cations and design are subject to change with...

Page 11: ...r or replacement at its option of any product which fails during normal consumer use This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident altera tion abuse imp...

Page 12: ...Copyright 2010Vello Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners www vellogear com...

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