Vello BG-S8 User manual

USER’S MANUAL

BG-S8

BAT TERY GRIP

Designed for the

Sony a6600

Mirrorless Camera

Thank you for

choosing Vello.

The Vello BG-S8 battery grip offers extended shooting

time and a comfortable hand position when shooting

in a vertical (portrait) orientation. It’s compatible with

the Sony a6600 mirrorless camera, and it accepts up to

two Sony NP-FZ100 rechargeable batteries. Its alternate

shutter-release button works with the included Multi-

Terminal cable.

Please read through this entire manual before using

the BG-S8 battery grip.

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Precautions

1.

The BG-S8 should be used only with compatible devices

specified in this manual.

2.

Use only with the batteries and battery holders

recommended in this manual.

3.

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.

4.

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.

7.

Avoid exposing this product to water or extreme

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

8. Keep out of reach of children.

9. All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

ASSEMBLY

Overview

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1Shutter release button

2Thumbwheel lock

3Nonslip grip

4Tripod socket

5Hand-strap mount

6Connection plate cover recess

7Power ON/OFF switch

8Mounting screw

9Shutter-release socket

10 Battery tray

11 Battery tray lock

12 Battery slot 2

13 Slot 2 contacts

14 Slot 1 contacts

15 Battery slot 1

16 Battery pack adapter

17 Battery pack adapter contacts

18 Shutter release cable

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ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION

Attaching the Battery Grip

1.

Ensure that the camera

power is turned off.

2.

Open the camera’s battery

chamber door, and insert

the battery pack adapter.

3.

Open the camera’s

connection plate cover, and

close the battery chamber

door. This will leave the

battery pack adapter’s

contacts exposed.

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4.

Align the camera’s tripod

socket with the BG-S8’s

mounting screw, and insert

the camera’s connection

plate cover into the recess.

5.

Rotate the thumbwheel

counterclockwise until it’s

firmly tightened.

6.

Connect the shutter release

cable from the 2.5 mm

socket on the battery grip

to the Multi-Terminal port

on the camera body.

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OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Inserting the Batteries

1.

Lift and rotate the battery tray’s lock

counterclockwise and remove the tray from

the grip.

2.

Align the contacts of the first battery with slot 1,

and slide the battery in and down until it clicks.

Repeat this step for the second battery.

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Note: When removing the grip,

turn off the grip and camera

power, and remove the batteries.

3.

Insert and lock the battery

tray inside the battery grip.

4.

Turn on your camera and

switch the battery grip’s

power switch to the ON

position.

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OVERVIEW

ASSEMBLY INTRODUCTION

Power source Up to two NP-FZ100 rechargeable Li-ion batteries

Shutter-release socket 2.5 mm

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

Dimensions (H × W × D) 2.4 × 4.8 × 2.6 in. (61 × 121.8 × 65.7 mm)

Weight 6.8 oz. (194 g) without batteries

Specifications

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