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1

 

Shutter release button*

Two-stage shutter release.

2

 

Front command dial*

3

 

White-balance button*

4

 

ISO button*

5

 

EV button*

6

 

Fn button

7

 

Strap mount

8

 

Rear command dial*

9

 

AF/AE lock button*

10

 

On/off switch

Activates the BG-P1’s controls. Your 
camera will continue to draw power 
from the BG-P1 when the switch is in 
the Off position. The on/off switch is 
not a power switch.

11

 

Locking wheel

12

 

Mounting pins

13

 

Mounting screw

14

 

Contact cap

15

 

Terminal contacts

16

 

Contact cap compartments

17

 

Tripod socket

18

 

Battery chamber

Accepts one DMW-BLF19PP battery.

19

 

Battery chamber latch

* These controls perform the same function as their on-camera equivalents and are affected by changes to the Custom Settings menu. 
See your camera manual for details.

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Summary of Contents for BG-P1

Page 1: ...BG P1 BATTERY GRIP Designed For The Panasonic Lumix GH3 and GH4...

Page 2: ...attaches securely to your camera s 1 4 20 tripod socket as nonslip rubber enhances your grip and handling when shooting in a vertical position Alternate shutter release white balance ISO EV and Fn bu...

Page 3: ...y from water and any flammable gases or liquids 5 Install batteries in the proper orientation Installing batteries in the reverse orientation can cause them to leak overheat or explode 6 Do not attemp...

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

Page 5: ...continue to draw power from the BG P1 when the switch is in the Off position The on off switch is not a power switch 11 Locking wheel 12 Mounting pins 13 Mounting screw 14 Contact cap 15 Terminal con...

Page 6: ...p from the bottom of your camera and the plastic contact cap from the grip and store them in the corresponding contact cap compartments in the battery grip 3 Align the grip s mounting screw mounting p...

Page 7: ...e careful not to overtighten Tip If you plan to use a single battery we recommend inserting the battery into the grip see Inserting a Battery on page 8 rather than into your camera This way you will b...

Page 8: ...y open 2 Insert the battery all the way into the battery chamber until the battery locks into place 3 Close the battery chamber door and slide the latch to the Lock position Note If the battery is not...

Page 9: ...Note When using two batteries one installed in the camera and one in the grip you can program your camera to draw power from one battery before the other For more information on this feature refer to...

Page 10: ...talled in the grip To activate the controls on the BG P1 slide the on off switch to the On position Deactivating the BG P1 s controls is ideal for shooting in landscape orientation when you may inadve...

Page 11: ...W BLF19PP battery Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating Humidity Range 85 Dimensions W H L 5 1 1 6 2 5 13 4 6 3 cm Weight Without battery 6 6 oz 188 g With battery 9 4 oz 267 g 11 OVERVI...

Page 12: ...valent quality and function This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY...

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