Vello BG-N21 User manual

BG-N21

BAT TERY GRIP

Designed for the

Nikon Z 6 and Z 7

Mirrorless Cameras

USER’S MANUAL

Thank you

for choosing Vello

The Vello BG-N21 battery grip offers extended shooting

time and comfort when shooting in a vertical (portrait)

orientation. The grip is compatible with the Nikon Z 7

and Z 6 mirrorless cameras, and it accepts up to two

Nikon EN-EL15a/EN-EL15b rechargeable batteries. You

can charge the batteries inside the grip, without removing

them, via the included USB-C™ power adapter. The

BG-N21 offers an alternate shutter release button that

triggers the camera via the included cable, making the grip

ideal for shooting portrait photography. And the control-

lock switch disables the shutter release button to prevent

unwanted exposures.

Please read through this entire manual

before using the BG-N21 battery grip.

Precautions

The BG-N21 should be used only with the compatible

devices specified in this manual.

Use only with the batteries and battery holders

recommended in this manual.

If you notice smoke, noise, or an unusual smell 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 installed before mounting the grip.

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

6. Do not attempt to disassemble.

Avoid exposing this product to water or extreme

humidity, and keep it in a cool, dry place.

8. Keep out of reach of children.

9. All images are for illustrative purposes only.

Power source Up to two Nikon EN-EL15a/EN-EL15b type rechargeable Li-ion batteries

USB port USB-C

USB input 5 V / 2.4 A

Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Dimensions (H × W × D) 1.8 × 5.4 × 2.9 in. (4.6 × 13.6 × 7.3 cm)

Weight 7.3 oz. (208 g) without batteries

Specifications

OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Overview

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1Battery compartment B

2Compartment B battery latch

3Camera battery door holder

4Shutter release button

5Front thumbwheel

6Tripod socket

7Battery compartment B door

8Battery compartment B door latch

9Compartment A battery latch

10 Battery compartment A

11 2.5 mm remote cable socket

12 Mounting screw

13 Rear thumbwheel

14 Contact cover

15 Power contacts

16 Battery power check button

17 Control lock switch

18 USB-C port

19 Battery status LEDs

20 Battery compartment A door

21 Battery compartment A door latch

22 USB-C power adapter

23 Shutter release cable (2.5 mm)

ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

Attaching the Battery Grip

Ensure that the camera

power is turned off, and the

grip’s control lock switch is

in the Off position.

Remove the camera’s

battery chamber door. Pull

gently at a 45° angle until the

door detaches.

Insert the chamber door

into the BG-N21’s camera

battery door holder for

safekeeping.

Insert the battery grip’s

power contacts into the

camera’s battery chamber.

Rotate the rear thumbwheel

counterclockwise until

the grip is secured to the

camera.

Connect the shutter release

cable from the 2.5 mm

remote cable socket on the

grip to the remote port on

the camera.

OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Inserting the Batteries

Turn off the camera’s

power, and make sure the

grip’s control lock switch is

in the Off position.

Press the door latch of

battery compartment A or

B, and slide the door to the

rear of the grip, following

the arrows. Open the

compartment door.

Insert the battery until it

locks into place.

Close the compartment

door, and slide it to the front

of the grip until it clicks.

5. Turn on the camera power,

and make sure the grip’s

control lock switch is in the

On position.

Note: When removing the grip,

turn off the camera’s power and

the grip’s control lock switch, and

then remove the batteries.

OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Removing the Batteries

Turn off the camera’s

power, and make sure the

grip’s control lock switch is

in the Off position.

Press the door latch of

battery compartment A or

B, and slide the door to the

rear of the grip, following

the arrows. Open the

compartment door.

Press compartment A’s

battery latch to the left until

the battery slightly pops

out. Press compartment

B’s battery latch to the right

until the battery slightly

pops out.

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