SONY VG-C5 Vertical Grip User Manual

SONY VG-C5 Vertical Grip

Introduction

Before operating the product, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Notes on use

• Only the rechargeable battery pack(s) NP-FZ100 can be used. For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at: https://www.sony.net/dics/vgc5/
  

• Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.

• To avoid the risk of a fire or an electric shock, observe the following:

  • Do not disassemble or alter this unit.
  • Do not use this unit with wet hands.
  • Do not allow ingress of water or foreign matters (metal, flammable substances, etc.) to this unit.
  • Do not use this unit in a place subject to water splashes, high humidity, dust, oil fumes, and steam.

• To avoid the risk of damage or a malfunction, observe the following:

  • This unit is precision equipment. Do not drop the unit, hit it, or subject it to a strong physical impact.
  • Do not touch the electrical contacts on this unit with bare hands.
  • Do not use or store this unit in a place subject to high temperatures and humidity.
  • When using this unit outdoors, keep the unit from exposure to rain or seawater.

• For interior inspection and repair of this unit, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• This unit is designed for use from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).

• When charging the battery pack, make sure that the ambient temperature is within the range from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

•  This unit is designed to be dust and moisture-resistant, but is not waterproof or splash-proof. When you use the unit in rainy conditions, do not let the unit get wet.

• When attaching this unit to the camera, detaching this unit from the camera or storing this unit separately, be sure to remove the battery pack(s) from this unit.

• When attaching a tripod to the unit, use one with a screw no longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.). The unit cannot be firmly fastened to a tripod if its screw is longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.). Attempting to do so will damage the unit.

• When attaching this unit to the camera or replacing the battery pack(s), do not connect the USB cable to the camera.

• To clean the unit, use a soft cloth and lightly wipe off any dirt. Never use cleaners that contain organic solvents, such as paint thinners or benzene.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (7669) .
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : VG-C5
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230

Identifying the Parts (A)

1. Electrical contacts

2. Guide bar

3. C2 button (Custom button 2)

4. C1 button (Custom button 1)

5. Shutter button

6. Grip control LOCK switch

7. Front dial

8. C5 button (Custom button 5)

9. Battery pack tray

10.  Attachment screw

11. Battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob

12. Battery cover slot

13. Multi-selector

14. For shooting : AF-ON (AF On) button
    For viewing : Enlarge button

15. Rear dial L

16. Rear dial R

17. For shooting : AEL button
    For viewing : Image index button

18. Strap hook

19. Tripod socket hole
    

Attaching this unit to the camera (B)

1. Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch of the camera to OFF.

2. Remove the battery pack(s) from the camera, then detach the battery cover.

3. Attach the battery cover of the camera firmly to the battery cover slot as illustrated.

   • When you do not use this unit, be sure to attach the battery cover to the camera.
   • If the battery pack(s) is in this unit, remove the battery pack(s) from this unit.

4. Align the following part to attach this unit to the camera.
   [This unit] Guide bar ↔ [Camera] Battery insertion slot
   [This unit] Attachment screw ↔ [Camera] Tripod socket hole

5. Rotate the attachment screw to lock it.

   • Periodically confirm that the attachment screw is not loose while in use.
   • After attaching this unit to the camera, make sure that all parts are securely in place.
     

Inserting the battery packs (C)

Battery pack NP-FZ100 (1 or 2 required)

1. When replacing the battery pack(s) with this unit attached to the camera, set the ON/OFF (Power) switch of the camera to OFF.
2. Rotate the battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob in the direction of the arrow pointing to OPEN, and then pull out the battery pack tray.
3. Attach the battery pack(s) to the battery pack tray according to the display on the battery pack tray.
   • When attaching a battery pack, attach it to either side.
   • Attach the battery pack NP-FZ100 only to the battery pack tray. Do not attach the other battery pack(s).
4. Inset the battery pack tray and rotate the battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob.
   • Rotate the battery pack tray OPEN/CLOSE knob properly to the position as illustrated.
     

Charging the battery pack(s)

Charge the battery pack(s) while this unit is attached to the camera.
Note that this unit itself is not capable of charging the battery pack(s).

1. Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch of the camera to OFF.
2. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable (commercially available).
   • When two battery packs are inserted, the one that has less power remained is first charged.
   • While battery charge is in progress, the charge indicator lamp lights on the camera.
   • For more information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.

Shooting vertical images

The operations of the unit’s dials and buttons are same as those for the camera main body.
When using this unit, also refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camera.
When using this unit in vertical orientation, align the grip control LOCK switch with .

• The grip control LOCK switch enables/disables the dial and button functions.
• Regardless of the position of the grip control LOCK switch, the operating button on the camera always operates.
• Switch the power ON and OFF with the ON/OFF (Power) switch of the camera. The grip control LOCK switch cannot switch the power ON and OFF.

Remaining battery power indicator

When you insert the two battery packs (NP-FZ100) into this unit, the following indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor of the camera. (The position of the battery power indicator varies depending on the mode of the camera.)

LCD monitor (example)

Of the two battery packs, the one with the higher remaining power will be used first. If the remaining power of both battery packs is nearly equal, both battery packs will be used simultaneously.

Notes relating to the lens mount adaptor

• If this unit and the lens mount adaptor LA-EA2/EA4 are concurrently attached to your camera, the space between this unit and the lens mount adapter will not be wide enough for gripping this unit.

• When you use this unit and a lens mount adapter at the same time, it may not be possible to attach the tripod to the tripod screw hole of the lens adapter. In that case, attach the tripod to the tripod socket hole of this unit.
  When you attach the lens with the tripod-mounting collar to your camera or the lens mount adaptor, rotate the tripod-mounting collar to a position that allows the grip to be used or remove all removable attachments. Also, if you use the tripod, attach the tripod to the tripod mounting collar of the lens.

• When you use the lens mount adaptor to attach the lens with the tripod-mounting collar to the camera, the following lens switches may not operate at the vertical shooting. Before vertical shooting, set them at the horizontal position.

  • Focus-mode switch
  • DMF-mode switch
  • Focus-range limiter

Troubleshooting

The camera does not work even after the unit is attached to the camera, the battery pack(s) are inserted into the unit and the camera ON/OFF (Power) switch is set to ON.|

• Check that the unit attachment screw is securely tightened.
• Check that the battery pack(s) are charged.
• Remove the battery pack(s) from the battery pack tray, then reattach.
  • Set the camera ON/OFF (Power) switch to OFF, remove the battery pack(s), and reattach the unit to the camera.

Shutter button or other operating buttons do not work|

• Check that the grip control LOCK switch is not set to LOCK.
• Remove the battery pack(s) from the battery pack tray, then reattach.
• Set the camera ON/OFF (Power) switch to OFF, remove the battery pack(s), and reattach the unit to the camera

“Incompatible battery. Use correct model.” is displayed even though genuine Sony battery pack(s) are being used.|

• Remove the battery pack(s) from the battery pack tray, then reattach.
• Set the camera ON/OFF (Power) switch to OFF, remove the battery pack(s), and reattach the unit to the camera.

Specifications

3/4 in.) (W/H/D)
Mass (Approx.)| 236 g (8.3 oz.)

(including the battery pack tray, excluding the battery packs)

Operating temperature| 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature| –20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F)
Included items| Vertical grip (1), Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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References

• Sony Corporation - Home
• VG-C5 - Accessories Compatibility Information

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