BG-7D BATTERY GRIP INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Accessory Power BG-7D Battery Grip for Canon EOS 7D dSLR Cameras. This battery grip is uniquely constructed with easy to load battery chambers and magazines. This battery grip has been designed to accommodate and exceed the expectations of Professional Photographers and Recreational Enthusiasts alike. Please carefully read this manual before operating your new BG-7D and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Product Diagram 1 - Contact Cap 2 - Control Contacts 3 - Battery Chamber 4 - Battery Chamber Latch 5 - Mounting screw 6 - Guide Pin 7 - Attachment Wheel 8 - Battery Release Lever 9 - DC Coupler Cord Mount 10 - Battery Chamber Cover 11 - AF-ON Button 12 - AF-L Magnify Button 13 - AE-L Reduce Button 14 - Shutter-Release Button 15 - Multi-Function Button 16 - Main Command Dial 17 - Operation Switch 18 - Hand Strap Mount 19 - Tripod Socket 2 6 9 1 5 4 11 13 7 12 10 8 3 16 17 15 14 18 19
Operating Instructions: Shutter-Release Button and Command Dials The BG-7D is equipped with a (14) Shutter-Release Button, (15) Multi-Function Button, and (17) Operation Switch for shooting vertically. These controls perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on your Canon dSLR Camera. Please refer to your Canon’s Guide to Digital Photography for more detailed information.
battery-compartment cover slot for battery compartment cover Remove the battery pack if there is one inside your camera. Slide the neck of the BG-7D into your Canon dSLR Camera’s battery compartment. Firmly tighten the (7) Attachment Wheel by rotating it in the direction shown by the LOCK Arrow. Inserting Batteries The BG-7D can be used with one or two LP-E6 Rechargeable Li-Ion batteries or with 6 AA batteries inserted in the (b) AA Battery Magazine.
Operating Instructions (cont’d) Turn over the (b) AA Battery Magazine so that the inserted batteries are facing downward. Slide the (b) AA Battery Magazine into the (3) Battery Chamber until the (8) Battery Release Levers lock into place. Firmly close the (10) Battery-Chamber Cover. Be sure to close the (10) Battery Chamber Cover until it clicks into place. Turn your Canon dSLR Camera’s power ON, and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder.
Troubleshooting If you are having trouble attaching the BG-7D to your Canon dSLR Camera, please try the following: - Make sure that you have completely removed your Canon dSLR Camera’s battery compartment cover. You may refer to your Canon User’s Manual. - Be sure that you tighten the (5) Mounting Screw on the BG-7D into the tripod screw hole on the bottom of your Canon dSLR Camera.
Cautions - The BG-7D battery grip was intended for use with Canon EOS 7D dSLR Cameras. - Please only operate this device with the batteries and battery magazines mentioned in this manual. The BG-7D is compatible with LP-E6 equivalent Li-Ion bat tery packs, Ni-MH or Alkaline AA batteries, and the included battery magazines.