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Battery Chamber Cover Holder
2
Sub-Command Dial *
The sub-command dial performs the
same function as on the camera.
3
Tripod Socket
4
Shutter-Release Button
The BG-N2 provides an alternate
shutter-release button which
performs the same functions as the
shutter-release on the camera.
5
Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock switch locks the shutter-
release button, AE-L/AF-L button, as
well as the main and sub-command
dials on the BG-N2. Unlock prior to
use by switching to the position. The
control lock is not a power switch.
6
Contact Cap
7
Signal Contacts
8
Power Terminals
9
AE-L/AF-L Button
The BG-N2 provides an alternate
AE-L/AF-L button. On the Nikon
D90, the AE-L/AF-L button can be
customized using Custom Setting a6.
10
Main Command Dial *
The main command dial performs the
same function as on the camera.
11
Battery Chamber Cover
12
Battery Chamber Latch
13
Attachment Wheel
14
Mounting Screw
15
Battery Chamber
16
Battery Latches
17
Left Battery Slot
18
Right Battery Slot
19
AA Battery Holder
20
Battery Holder Power Terminals
* Changes to Custom Setting 15 on the D80
or to Custom Setting f5 on the D90 also affect
the main and sub-command dials on the BG-N2
(See camera manual for details).
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