BG-N17-2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Nikon D500 DSLR Camera
Thank you for choosing Vello. The Vello BG-N17-2 is compatible with the Nikon D500 DSLR camera. The BG-N17-2 accepts one Nikon ENEL15 rechargeable battery, in addition to the camera’s internal battery. Eight AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium) can be used instead for added convenience. The BG-N17-2 is equipped with alternate shutter release, control lock, function, and AF-ON buttons, as well as a multi selector and main and sub-command dials, for shooting in a vertical position.
Use only with batteries and battery holders recommended in this manual. The BG-N17-2 cannot be used with other batteries or battery holders. 3. When the BG-N17-2 is not attached to the camera, cover the power/signal contacts with the contact cap. This prevents electrical shorts caused by metal coming into contact with the power/signal contacts. 4.
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2 Tripod Socket 8 Mounting Screw 3 Shutter-Release Button * 9 Camera Contact Cover Holder 10 AF-ON Button * 11 Main Command Dial * 12 Multi Selector * 13 Locking Wheel 14 Battery Holder 15 Battery Holder Latch 16 Battery Chamber Control Lock Switch To prevent accidental triggering, the control lock switch locks the shutterrelease button, function button, AF-ON button, multi selector, and main and sub-command dials on the BG-N17-2. Unlock prior to use by switching to the position.
Attaching the Grip 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and that the Control Lock on the BG-N17-2 is in the L position before attaching the grip. 2. Remove the contact cap from the BG-N17-2 battery grip. When the BG-N17-2 is not attached to the camera, replace the contact cap to protect the contacts. 6 3. T h e co n t a c t s fo r t h e B G - N17-2 a re o n t he bot tom of the camera, where they are protected by a rubber contact cover.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW 5. Connec t the BG -N17-2 grip to the camera while aligning the grip’s mounting screw with the camera’s tripod socket. 7 6. Rotate the at tachment wheel in the direc tion shown by the arrow until the grip is secure. ASSEMBLY To prevent loss, place the camera contact cover into the contact cover holder on the BG-N17-2. OPERATION 4.
Inserting Batteries 1. Ensure that the power is turned off on the camera and the Control Lock on the BG-N17-2 is in the L position. 2. Lift the bat ter y holder latch so you can rotate it counterclockwise and pull the bat ter y holder out of the grip. The EN-EL15 battery holder comes preinstalled. 8 3. Nikon EN-EL15 Battery: Align the indent ations on the battery with the EN-EL15 holder. Then press the battery down and slide it in the direction of the arrow until the power terminals click into place.
INTRODUCTION ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 9 Make sure the battery holder latch is rotated counterclockwise, and slide the battery holder all the way into the grip. Rotate the latch clockwise, and reposition it so it’s flush with the side of the grip. Turn on your camera, unlock the BG-N17-2 via its Control Lock switch, and check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. OPERATION 4. AA Batteries: Place eight AA batteries of the same type in the AA battery holder as shown.
Battery Info The camera displays the following battery levels. Nikon EN-EL15 Battery: LCD/Control Panel Viewfinder AA Batteries: Description LCD/Control Panel Viewfinder Battery fully charged. Batteries fully charged. Battery partially discharged. (blinking) (blinking) Description Low battery. Prepare spare batteries. Battery exhausted. Shutter release is disabled. 10 (blinking) (blinking) Low battery power. Prepare spare batteries. Batteries exhausted. Shutter release is disabled.
Battery Order Set the order in which the internal camera and BG -N17-2 bat teries are used via the Setup menu (Battery order). When the camera is drawing power from the BG-N17-2, the battery gauge for the grip is displayed in the control panel (BP). Note: The menu screens on this page are from the D500.
Removing the Batteries 1. EN-EL15 Battery Holder: While pressing and holding the PUSH button on the holder, slide the battery toward the button and lift up to remove. 12 2. AA Battery Holder: Remove the batteries one row at a time (as shown). Be sure that the batteries do not drop during this process.
• One EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or • Eight LR6 Alkaline, HR6 NiMH or FR6 Lithium AA batteries or • Nikon EP-5B Power Supply Connector Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Dimensions (W × H × D) 5.9 × 2 × 3.2 in. (15.1 × 5.3 × 8 cm) Weight 8.1 oz. (231 g) with EN-EL15 battery holder (excluding battery) INTRODUCTION Power Source OVERVIEW Specifications 13 OPERATION ASSEMBLY Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
One-Year Limited Warranty This VELLO product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
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