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Key Features
- BG-N17-2 Battery Grip
- EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Battery
- Wireless Remote Shutter Release
- LCD Screen Protector
Reach your camera's full potential with the Accessory Kit for Nikon D500 from B&H, which includes a BG-N17-2 Battery Grip, an additional EN-EL15 battery, a wireless remote shutter release, an LCD screen protector, and a lens cap holder.
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Is the Vello BG-N17 Battery Grip for Nikon D500 compatible with the BL-5 battery chamber cover and an EN-EL 18a battery?
The grip holds one en-el15 battery while one stays in the battery compartment of the camera itself, doubling the battery power of the camera. That said, there is not enough space to hold the en-el18a in the grip.
Date published: 2019-08-27
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Anyone know if there is a long lens case that would hold a D500 with Grip attached to a long lens like the 200-500? ? ? My Ape Case holds camera and lens fine, but not with a grip.
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Date published: 2018-08-27
I just installed my new grip yesterday. After ...
I just installed my new grip yesterday. After reading the Vello manual, I am not sure when to activate or de-activate 'control lock switch". Should it be activated after turning -on the camera switch ? and when turning off the camera should it be turn-off after ?
The purpose of the Control Lock is to prevent any possible electrical damage to it or the camera. Therefore, make sure the grip Control Switch is in the L position whenever attaching/removing the grip or inserting/removing the battery. Otherwise you can leave it in the on position.
Date published: 2019-02-26
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Will the camera (with battery) still function if the battery grip (without battery) is attached? I'm essentially interested in buying it to add some weight to my d500 so it balances better with the 500mm f4 on my Wimberley
Yes, it will function.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Does the cello grip accommodate Kirk or Really Right Stuff arca style camera plates and arca style L brackets?
Don't know. But it sure seems to work just fine.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Would you attach a Black Rapid strap to this grip and walk around without concern? The real Nikon grip would give me that confidence. Will the Vello?
Hi Brent, I use the Vello Batery grip attach the Black Rapid Strap for weddings, long hours with out any concern of get on risk the my D500.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Just curious. Which battery drains first, camera or grip? Or both equally? Can you change the battery in the grip while the camera is powered on?
The battery in the grip drains more quickly. I would never change power sources in the middle of operation
Date published: 2018-08-27
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I've read that the D500 is very particular about the battery brand, third party brands not working in the D500, will a third party brand work in the Vello grip on a D500 - anyone try this?
I am sorting through an issue with my D500, Velo grip and Nikon / non-Nikon batteries. My D500 had the same issue that many have reported where it would not turn off with the only solution being to remove the grip and internal battery to reset the D500. I have done the following to-date to isolate the problem: 1 - Updated D500 firmware and shot with a Nikon battery in the D500 (no issues); Added the Velo grip with Nikon battery (no issues); I will be swapping the Nikon battery in the grip for a non-Nikon and will add my findings once I have some shots taken.
Date published: 2018-08-27