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 Electrical Contacts

Communicates with the camera 
electronics.

2

 Custom Button (C2)*

3

 Custom Button (C1)*

4

 Hand Strap Mount

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 Shutter-release Button*

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 Front Command Dial*

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 Tripod Socket

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 Battery Tray Compartment

Houses the battery tray.

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 Battery Tray Latch

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 Battery Tray

Holds up to two Sony NP-FW50 
batteries.

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 Attachment Wheel

Secures the grip to the camera.

12

 Grip On/Off Switch

Activates or disables the BG-S3’s 
controls. Your camera will continue 
to draw power from the BG-S3 when 
the switch is in the Off position. The 
on/off switch is not a power switch.

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 AF/MF/AEL Button*

14

 Rear Command Dial*

15

 Custom Button (C3)*

16

  Camera Battery Chamber Cover 

Compartment

17

 Guide Pin

Helps align the camera to the grip.

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 Mounting Screw

Attaches the grip through the 
camera’s tripod socket.

*Performs the same function as on the 
camera.

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Summary of Contents for BG-S3

Page 1: ...BG S3 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony Alpha A7 II A7R II and A7S II Mirrorless Cameras...

Page 2: ...atteries The BG S3 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 AF M...

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 6 5 10 9 7 8 15 14 13 12 11 16 18 17 1 4...

Page 5: ...ecures the grip to the camera 12 Grip On Off Switch Activates or disables the BG S3 s controls Your camera will continue to draw power from the BG S3 when the switch is in the Off position The on off...

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: ...battery door compartment Align the door with the BG S3 s battery door compartment and then insert the door Press the door s release button to lock the door in place 5 Swing the door shut and slide th...

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 S3 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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