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BG-S2
BATTERY GRIP
Designed for the Sony Alpha
A7, A7R, and A7S Mirrorless Cameras

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  • Page 1 BG-S2 BATTERY GRIP Designed for the Sony Alpha A7, A7R, and A7S Mirrorless Cameras...
  • Page 2 Introduction The Vello BG -S2 accepts t wo Sony NP-F W50 rechargeable batteries to effectively double the runtime of your Sony Alpha A7, A7R, and A7S mirrorless camera, making it easier to shoot for longer durations without replacing your camera’s batteries.
  • Page 3 Precautions The BG-S2 should be used only with the compatible Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product. devices specified in this manual. Install batteries in the proper orientation. Installing When the battery tray is removed from the grip, remove...
  • Page 4 Overview...
  • Page 5 Grip On/Off Switch Houses the battery tray. Activates or disables the BG-S2’s controls. Your camera will continue to draw power from the BG-S2 when Mounting Screw Aligns with the camera’s tripod socket. the switch is in the Off position. The...
  • Page 6: Attaching The Grip

    Attaching the Grip Ensure that the power is Remove the battery from Remove your camera’s turned off on the camera your c amer a’s bat ter y battery chamber door by and that the on/off switch chamber. pulling the release latch on is set to Off on the battery the inside of the door as grip.
  • Page 7 To prevent loss, place the battery chamber door Swing the door shut and slide the switch to the into the BG-S2 battery door compartment. Align LOCK position. your camera’s battery chamber door with the BG-S2 battery door compartment. Insert the battery door’s bottom pin into the compartment.
  • Page 8 Connect the BG-S2 grip to Rotate the at tachment When removing the grip, turn the the camera, while aligning wheel in the direc tion camera power off and remove the grip’s mounting screw shown by the arrow until it the batteries.
  • Page 9: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries Ensure that the power is F l i p t h e b a t t e r y t r ay In the bat ter y tray are turned off on the camera latch so you can rotate it compartments for batteries and that the grip’s on/off counterclockwise and pull...
  • Page 10 Align battery 2 as indicated Make sure the bat ter y To remove battery 1, pull the by the diagram in the t r a y l a t c h i s r o t a t e d battery toward the springs and compartment, and slide it co u n t e r c l o c k w i s e a n d...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Weight Battery Status When two batteries are installed in the BG-S2, your camera will automatically select the battery with lower power remaining. Both battery levels will appear on your camera’s LCD, with battery level percentage displayed for only the battery in use. When that battery is depleted, your camera will switch to the other battery in the grip.
  • Page 12: One-Year Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Vello Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Vello along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

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