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1

  Contact Cap 

Protects grip contacts. Cover the 
contacts when the grip is not in use. 

2

 Electrical Contacts

Communicates with the camera 
electronics.

3

  Mounting Screw 

Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket. 

4

 Guide Pin

Helps align the camera to the grip.
  

5

 Battery Tray Lever

Locks and unlocks the battery 
compartment door. 

6

 Battery Tray Compartment

 Houses the battery tray. 

7

 DC Coupler Cord Mount

Groove for use with the Canon AC 
Power Adapter (ACK-E6).

8

 Attachment Wheel

Secures the grip to the camera. 

 

 

9

 Grip Power ON/OFF 

10

AF Point Selection/Magnify Button*

11

  AE Lock/FE Lock/Index/Reduce 

Button*

12

  AF On Button

13

 Shutter-Release Button*

14

  Main Dial*

15

  Camera Battery Chamber Cover 

Holder

Stores the cover when the grip is 
mounted.

16

 Hand Strap Mount

17

 Tripod Socket

18

 Battery Tray

Holds up to two Canon LP-E6 
batteries. 

19

 AA Battery Holder

This second tray holds six AA 
batteries.

* Performs the same function as on the 
camera.

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Summary of Contents for BG-C8

Page 1: ...BG C8 BATTERY GRIP Designed For The Canon EOS 6D DSLR Camera ...

Page 2: ... Vello BG C8 is compatible with the Canon EOS 6D DSLR camera The BG C8 accepts two Canon LP E6 rechargeable batteries or six AA batteries alkaline Ni MH lithium or nickel manganese can be used instead for added convenience The BG C8 is equipped with an alternate shutter release button AF on button AF point selection AE lock FE lock button and main dial for shooting in a vertical position Please re...

Page 3: ...in 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 batteries and take the device to a Vello authorized reseller 6 Turn the grip power off when not shooting vertically 7 The battery level may not display properly if batteries are inserted before mounting t...

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

Page 5: ...ler Cord Mount Groove for use with the Canon AC Power Adapter ACK E6 8 Attachment Wheel Secures the grip to the camera 9 Grip Power ON OFF 10 AF Point Selection Magnify Button 11 AE Lock FE Lock Index Reduce Button 12 AF On Button 13 Shutter Release Button 14 Main Dial 15 Camera Battery Chamber Cover Holder Stores the cover when the grip is mounted 16 Hand Strap Mount 17 Tripod Socket 18 Battery T...

Page 6: ...hat the power 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 and remove as indicated above 6 ...

Page 7: ...Remove the protective cap and connect the BG C8 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 firmly tightened 1 2 3 Turn the camera power off remove batteries and replace protective contact cap when removing the grip 1 2 3 7 OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY ...

Page 8: ...ve and slide the battery tray out of the grip 2 Canon LP E6 Batteries Insert up to two batteries by placing them in either slot in the battery ensuring the correct orientation as shown on the tray 3 AA Batteries Place six new disposable or freshly recharged AA batteries of the same type in the AA battery holder as shown while ensuring that they are in the correct orientation MIC 8 ...

Page 9: ...e grip power to ON and then turn on the camera s power Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder 6 Household Power Outlet The Canon ACK E6 AC Power Adapter Kit sold separately can be connected to the grip Insert the DC coupler through the small groove on the back of the grip Ensure that the cord doesn t get pinched by the battery holder MIC MIC 9 OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY ...

Page 10: ...ry tray and batteries Approximate measurements Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AA batteries do not provide as much shooting time as LP E6 rechargeable batteries Performance of AA batteries may also be dependent on brand and storage conditions AA batteries may not function at temperatures below 68º F 20º C This product is not compatible with Duracell brand alkaline ba...

Page 11: ...mage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have addi...

Page 12: ... Copyright 2015 Gradus Group LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners GG4 www vellogear com ...

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