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 Electrical Contacts

Communicates with the camera 
electronics.

2

 Front Command Dial*

3

 Shutter-release Button*

4

 Custom Button (C1)*

5

 Strap Mount

6

 Tripod Socket

7

 Battery Tray Compartment

Houses the battery tray.

8

 Mounting Screw

Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket.

9

 Guide Pin

Helps align the camera to the grip.

10

 Battery Tray Latch

11

 Battery Tray

Holds up to two Sony NP-FW50 
batteries.

12

 Attachment Wheel

Secures the grip to the camera.

13

 AF/MF/AEL Button*

14

 Grip On/Off Switch

Activates or disables the BG-S2’s 
controls. Your camera will continue 
to draw power from the BG-S2 when 
the switch is in the Off position. The 
on/off switch is not a power switch.

15

 Rear Command Dial*

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  Camera Battery Chamber Cover 

Compartment

*Performs the same function as on the 
camera.

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Summary of Contents for BG-S2

Page 1: ...BG S2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony Alpha A7 A7R and A7S Mirrorless Cameras...

Page 2: ...teries The BG S2 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 Alternate shutter release custom...

Page 3: ...disable its controls when not shooting vertically 6 The battery level may not display properly if batteries are inserted before mounting the grip 7 Remove batteries from the grip when not in use 8 Do...

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

Page 5: ...to the grip 10 Battery Tray Latch 11 Battery Tray Holds up to two Sony NP FW50 batteries 12 Attachment Wheel Secures the grip to the camera 13 AF MF AEL Button 14 Grip On Off Switch Activates or disab...

Page 6: ...ff on the camera and that the on off switch is set to Off on the battery grip 2 Remove the battery from your camera s battery chamber 3 Remove your camera s battery chamber door by pulling the release...

Page 7: ...attery door compartment Insert the battery door s bottom pin into the compartment Pull the battery door s release latch and insert top of the door into the compartment as indicated by the arrows Let g...

Page 8: ...ile aligning the grip s mounting screw with the camera s tripod socket 7 Rotate the attachment wheel in the direction shown by the arrow until it is firmly tightened When removing the grip turn the ca...

Page 9: ...rotate it counterclockwise and pull the battery tray out of the grip 3 In the battery tray are compartments for batteries 1 and 2 Align battery 1 as indicated by the diagram noting the springs inside...

Page 10: ...the battery tray latch is rotated counterclockwise and 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...

Page 11: ...batteries Specifications When two batteries are installed in the BG S2 your camera will automatically select the battery with lower power remaining Both battery levels will appear on your camera s LC...

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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