Nikon BG-N16 User manual

BG-N16

BAT TERY GRIP

Designed for the Nikon D5500

DSLR Camera

USER’S MANUAL

Introduction

Congratulations on your new BG-N16 battery 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-N16 is compatible with the Nikon D5500

DSLR camera, and accepts up to two Nikon EN-EL14

or EN-EL14a rechargeable batteries (not included). The

battery grip is equipped with an alternative shutter-

release button that triggers the camera via the included

shutter release cable for shooting in a vertical position.

This is ideal for portrait photography.

Please read through this entire manual before using

the BG-N16 battery grip.

Precautions

The BG-N16 should only be used with compatible

devices specified in this manual.

2. Only use with batteries recommended in this manual.

3. 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.

The battery level may not display properly if batteries

are mounted before mounting the grip.

5. Remove batteries from the grip when not in use.

6. Do not attempt to disassemble.

Avoid water or extreme humidity and keep in a dry cool

place.

8. Keep out of reach of children.

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Overview

1Battery Grip On/O Switch

Allows the battery grip’s shutter

release button and wireless remote

to be active.

2Shutter Release Button

Use as an alternate shutter release

button for shooting in vertical

(portrait) mode.

31/4"-20 Tripod Socket

Allows for mounting to a tripod when

the grip is attached to your camera.

4Anti-Slip Rubber Grip

Provides a secure and comfortable

grip when shooting vertically.

5Locking Wheel

Secures the grip to the camera’s

tripod socket.

62.5 mm Remote Cable Socket

Accepts 2.5 mm shutter release cable.

7Battery Chamber Cover

Secures up to two Nikon EN-EL14 or

EN-EL14a batteries.

8Battery Chamber Lock

Locks the battery chamber cover.

9Camera Battery Door Holder

Stores the camera’s battery chamber

door when the grip is mounted.

10 Power Contacts

Slides into the camera’s battery

chamber and transmits power.

11 1/4"-20 Mounting Stud

Connects to the camera’s tripod

socket.

12 2.5 mm Remote Cable (BG-N6RC)

Transmits shutter release signal from

battery grip to the camera.

ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

Attaching the Grip

Ensure that the camera

power is turned off.

Turn the camera upside

down and open the cameras

battery chamber door. Pull

gently at a 45° angle until the

chamber door detaches.

Slide the camera battery

chamber door into the

BG-N16 chamber door

holder for safekeeping.

Insert the BG-N16 grip

power contacts into the

camera’s battery chamber

as shown. Make sure to

align the camera’s tripod

socket with the BG-N16

mounting screw.

Rotate the locking wheel

counterclockwise until it is

firmly tightened.

Connect the shutter release

cable from the cable release

socket on the battery grip

to the remote release port

on the D5500 body.

OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Inserting Batteries

Flip the battery chamber

lock up and twist it

counterclockwise to open

the battery chamber door.

2. Line up the contacts on the

batteries with the contacts

inside the battery chamber.

Insert batteries into the

battery chamber. When

installing two batteries, wait

for the confirmation LED on

the back of the camera to

blink before inserting the

second battery.

When removing the grip, turn the

camera power off and remove

the batteries.

Close and lock the battery

chamber door.

Turn the battery grips

On/Off Switch to the On

position.

OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Power Source Two Nikon EN-EL14 or EN-EL14a Rechargeable Batteries

Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Dimensions 4.9

× 3.1

× 3.8

(12.4 × 7.9 × 9.6 cm)

Weight 5.4 oz. (153.1 g)

The shutter release button on the

battery grip is not triggering the

camera.

•

Make sure the 2.5 mm Shutter Release Cable is connected from the battery

grip to the camera.

• Make sure the battery grip’s On/O switch is turned on.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

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