Vello BG-N8 Manual de usuario
BG-N8
BAT TERY GRIP
Designed for the Nikon D300
and D300s SLR Cameras
USER’S MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Vello and congratulations on
your new BG-N8battery grip purchase. Enjoy the many
benefits that a battery grip offers, such as extended
shooting time and more control and comfort when
shooting in a vertical (portrait) orientation.
The Vello BG-N8is compatible with the Nikon D300
and D300s DSLR cameras. The BG-N8accepts one
Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, or EN-EL4 rechargeable
battery, in addition to the camera’s internal battery.
Eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium, or nickel-
manganese) can be used instead for added convenience.
The BG-N8is equipped with an alternate shutter-
release button, AF-ON button, multi selector, and
main and sub-command dials for shooting in a vertical
position. Please read through this entire manual before using the BG-
N8 battery grip.
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Precautions
1. The BG-N8should only be used with compatible
devices specified in this manual.
2. Only use with batteries and battery holders
recommended in this manual. The BG-N8can
not be used with Nikon EN-EL3a/EN-EL3 Li-ion
batteries or other battery holders.
3. Cover the power terminals with the contact
cap when the BG-N8is not in use. This prevents
electrical shorts caused by metal objects touching
the power terminals.
4. When the battery holder is removed from the
grip, remove the batteries or place the holder in
a container to prevent electrical shorts caused by
contact with other metal objects.
5. The memory card access lamp may light up when
the BG-N8is mounted or removed from the
camera. This is part of the normal operation.
6. 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.
7. The BG-N8does not have a power switch. Instead,
use the camera power switch to turn the power
on or off.
8. The battery level may not display properly if
batteries are inserted before mounting the grip.
9. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.
10. Do not attempt to disassemble.
11. Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a dry
and cool place.
12 . Keep out of reach of children.
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Overview
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1Sub-Command Dial *
2Shutter-Release Button *
3Control Lock Switch
To prevent accidental triggering, the
control lock switch locks the shutter-
release button, AE-ON button, multi
selector dial, as well as the main and
sub-command dials on the BG-N8.
Unlock prior to use by switching to
the position. The control lock is not
a power switch.
4Tripod Socket
5Mounting Screw
6Power Terminals
7Contact Cap
8Camera Contact Cover Holder
9Signal Contacts
10 AF-ON Button *
11 Main Command Dial *
12 Multi Selector *
13 Attachment Wheel
14 Battery Chamber Cover
15 Battery Chamber Latch
16 Battery Chamber
17 BC-N1 Battery Holder
For Nikon EN-EL4a or EN-EL4
batteries.
18 EN-EL3eBattery Holder
Holder for Nikon EN-EL3e batteries.
19 Power Terminals (EN-EL3e Holder)
20 AA Battery Holder
Holder for eight AA batteries.
21 Power Terminals (AA Holder)
* These controls perform the same
function as their on-camera equivalents
and are affected by changes to the
Custom Settings menu (Group a for the
AF-ON button, Group f for other controls).
See camera manual for details.
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Attaching The Grip
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and that the Control Lock
on the BG-N8is in the L
position before attaching
the grip.
2. Remove the contact cap
from the BG-N8battery
grip. Replace the cap when
not in use to protect the
contacts.
3. The contacts for the BG-
N8 are on the bottom of
the camera where they
are protected by a contact
cover. Remove the contact
cover before mounting the
grip.
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4. To prevent loss, place the
camera contact cover in
the contact cover holder
on the BG-N8.
5. Connect the BG-N8
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 LOCK arrow
until it is firmly tightened.
Removing the battery from the
camera before mounting the
grip is not required.
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Inserting Batteries
1. Ensure that the power is
turned off on the camera
and the Control Lock on
the BG-N8is in the L
position. Turn the battery-
chamber latch counter-
clockwise to open the
battery chamber door.
2. Remove the battery holder
from the BG-N8 grip. The
EN-EL3e battery holder
comes pre-installed when
shipped.
3. Nikon EN-EL3e Batteries:
Matching the indentations
on the battery with the
EN-EL3e holder, press the
battery down and slide it in
the direction of the arrow
until the power terminals
click into place.
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4. Nikon EN-EL4a/EN-EL4:
Slide the battery release
latch toward the arrow.
Insert the two projections
from the battery into the
matching slots on the BG-
N8 holder and slide the
release latch to lock.
5. AA Batteries: Place eight
AA batteries of the same
type in the AA battery
holder as shown, while
ensuring that they are in
the correct orientation.
6. Insert the battery holder
into the grip. Close the
battery chamber and then
turn the latch clockwise
to lock. Turn the camera
on and check the battery
level in the control panel
or viewfinder.
OVERVIEW INTRODUCTIONASSEMBLYOPER ATION
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The camera displays the following battery levels .
Nikon EN-EL3e, EN-EL4a, and EN-EL4 Batteries:
Control Panel Viewfinder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Battery partially
discharged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release
is disabled.
AA Batteries:
Control Panel Viewfinder Description
Battery fully
charged.
Low battery.
Prepare spare
batteries.
(blinking) (blinking)
Battery
exhausted.
Shutter release
is disabled.
Battery Info
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