Easyrig ERIG-500-A9, ERIG-600-A5, ERIG-600-A9, ERIG-300-A5, ERIG-SB300-A5 User manual

User Manual

Setup and

Adjustment

www.easyrig.com

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Made in Sweden

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Congratulations on your new Easyrig!

Easyrig is patented and specially designed by a photographer
for professional photographers. It can be used with both

video and lm cameras. EASYRIG is manufactured in Sweden
and has been ergonomically tested with optimal results.

EASYRIG gives you the advantages of both a handheld camera
and tripod mounted camera; i.e. with the speed and mobility
of the handheld camera you can still achieve steady pictures.
EASYRIG relieves your back and shoulders. The load is redis-

tributed to the hips so that you can concentrate on the actual

lming. You won’t suffer from a strained back or shoulders as
you would from normal handheld shooting and you will be able
to work for longer periods of time.

After you are nished with your Easyrig, just fold it and put

it in the specially designed Petrol bag that your Easyrig is
delivered in.

Easyrig will be your best tool when you do sport events, docu­mentaries, news, yes, any occasion where handheld camera is

required.

To get most out of your Easyrig, please read the user manual

carefully.

Have fun!

Johan Hellsten

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Using the Easyrig

It is as simple to put the Easyrig on as it is with a backpack.
Just don’t forget to adjust it so it feels comfortable.

The weight of the camera should primarily be on your hips. It
is important that the support bar is vertical – if it is lopsided,
the load will be unevenly distributed on the hips and the cam­era might hit the bar.

The hip belt should be tightened so that the rig doesn’t slide
down or around the hips. The shoulder strap is mainly for bal­ancing the Easyrig, and prevent it from tilting.

If the support arm is too high or too low, rst try adjusting
the support bar in relation to the hip belt/vest, or change po­sition of your hips. It is also possile to adjust the tube inside
the support bar, but that might require adjusting the tight­ness of the suspension line. Note that there must not be more
than 10 cm (4 in) between the lower end of the tube and the
adjustment ring.

When attaching the hook onto the camera, you might nd it
easier to put the camera on a table or a bench rst. Try and
nd the right balance before you secure the hook.

Don’t forget to fasten the safety line.

Hip shots

Easyrig gives you the freedom to shoot from various levels.
You simply move the camera down from your shoulder as you
would in an ordinary handheld situation – only now you don’t
feel more than a fraction of the camera’s weight.

When shooting at hip level, lean backwards when pushing the
camera forward, thus minimising the load on your back.

The length of the suspension line makes it possible to move
the camera as far as your arms reach.

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Fig. 1

Undo the buckle and unfold
the support arm.

Fig. 2

Let the tube slide into the

back support bar and pull

over the bellows.

Fig. 2

Put on your Easyrig.

Adjust the hip belt until you
nd the rig comfortable.

Pull the belt tightly.

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Fig. 4
Attach your camera to the
Easyrig. Use your middle
nger to open the hook.
Secure the hook by turning
the knob clockwise.

Fasten the safety line.

Fig. 5

Leave a gap of approx. 2 cm (1 inch)
between the camera and the
support arm.

Fig. 6

If adjustment is needed, loosen the
knobs and move the hipbelt and/or
the vest to nd the right position.

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Fig. 7

By adjusting the side supports
you will move the weight on

your hips.

Fig. 8

Adjust the chest strap
if necessary, but don’t pull

it too tight.
Your Easyrig is now ready
to be used.

Different powered shock absorbers

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Safety precautions

Always hold the camera when working with the Easyrig. There
is a safety strap which you attach to the camera and hook

onto the vest.

Never undo the hip belt buckle when the camera is attached
to the Easyrig! The weight of the camera will pull the top of
the Easyrig down, and you might loose control of the camera.

If you fall into water when wearing the Easyrig, it’s important
to get the equipment off quickly. Just release the hip belt
and shoulder strap buckles and slide the shoulder strap over
your arm.

Be especially careful when lming in rough terrain. Make sure
you wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

If you work with the Easyrig under special conditions, i.e. in
a car, boat, plane or helicopter, make sure to use a safety belt

or harness.

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Some practical advice

Try to keep the camera as close to your body as possible, to
avoid unnecessary strain on your back.

When lming upwards, you might nd it easier if you have the
camera tucked under your arm.

When lming at hip or knee level, you can remove the eye
piece in order to see better. You could also attach an LCD
screen, to get better control of the shot.

When shooting at hip level during longer periods of time, rest
the camera on the hip belt to increase stability.

Avoid getting your clothing creased under the hip belt since it
may cause discomfort.

Use the Easyrig for transporting your camera to and from the
lming site.

When folding your Easyrig, always make sure to put the
upper part of the support arm inside the hip belt and fasten
the buckle at the back of the hip belt. This will prevent the
suspension line from wearing.

When lming with a cable, fasten it to the Easyrig in order to
maintain stability.

If you don’t use your Easyrig for more than a couple of
months, make sure to store it standing up. Otherwise the
shock absorber gasket might dry out.

”Easyrig is an effective ergonomic relief aid for back and shoulders,
intended for TV cameramen working with hand held cameras.
A considerable load relief has been ascertained. The aid provides a
good basis for improvement of back health. The results show that this
aid can give longterm benets in the form of improved back health,
work effectiveness and picture quality.”

Elisabeth Schell, Authorised ergonomist and registered physio
therapist, Swedish Television.

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Australia

Lemac
Sydney:
1416 Punch Street
Artarmon NSW 2064
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email : [e-mail]
web: www.lemac.com.au

Melbourne:
2 Grifths Street
Richmond VIC 3121
Phone: [phone]

Easyrig agents

Fax: [phone]

Brisbane:
5 Exhibition Street
Bowen Hills QLD 4006
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Austria

Avisys Electronics GmbH
Felbigergasse 38, 1140 Wien
Phone: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
email: of[e-mail]
web: www.avisys.co.at

Bangladesh

Film Trust
81 North South Road, 1st. Floor
Bijoynagar
Dhaka  1000
Tel: [phone],
935 1939
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Belgium

ES Video Facilities
Technologielaan 3
3001 Heverlee
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.esvideo.be

Canada

Precision Camera Inc.
181 Carlaw Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2SI
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
web: www.pcicanada.com

Support Communication Inc.
4949 E. Metropolitain
Montreal Quebec, H1R 1Z6
Phone/fax: [phone]

Pierre Pelletier

email: SupportCommunication
@videotron.ca

China

Videotech Consultants
Company
13B, Fuk Shing Mansion
89 Ma Tau Wai Road
Hung Hom, Kln, Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Denmark

Zimmermann Film & Videoteknik
H.C. Ørstedsvej 11 B
1879 Frederiksberg C
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.zimmermann.dk

Dubai

United Broadcast & Media
Showroom #1,
Rashid Al Majid Building,
Airport Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.ubms.biz

Egypt

Egypt Plus

12 Soliman Abaza street
Mohandseen, Giza 12311
Phone: [phone],
337 3914, 338 0529
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Finland

Qualitron Oy Ab
Vitikka 4, 02630 Espoo
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
email: pekko.larjo@qualitron.
web: www.qualitron.

Pro Av Saarikko Oy
Otakuja 2, 02150 Espoo
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: ilkka@proav.
web: www.proav.

France

Emit
2, Bd de la Libération
Urbaparc 1 Bat A3
93284 Saint Denis
Phone :[phone]
Fax :[phone]
email: [e-mail]

Germany

Filmtechnik
A. Chrosziel GmbH
Klausnerring 6
85551 Heimstetten
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.chrosziel.com

Great Britain

Production Gear Ltd.
Millennium Studios
Elstree Way,
Borehamwood
Herts WD6 1SF
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
web: www.productiongear.co.uk

Greece

M C Manios
Arahneou 14
115 22 Athens
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.mcmanios.gr

Holland

Vocas Sales & Services

Larensweg 121

1221 CL Hilversum
Phone +31 356233 707
Fax: +31 356233 997
email: [e-mail]
web: www.vocas.nl

Foc b.v.
Kruyderlaan 35
3431 BM Nieuwegein
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: joop.verlinden@foc.nl
web: www.foc.nl

Israel

Band Pro Film Video Inc.
3 Hasolelim street
TelAviv 678970
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.petrolbags.com

Italy

Cartoni S.p.A.
Via Giuseppe Mirri 13
00159 Rome
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.cartoni.com

Japan

Suzuki Enterprises Inc.
Daiichi Nishiya bld 2f

173 Hatagaya, ShibuyaKu
Tokyo 1510072
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.sei8404.com

Korea

Human Network Broadcast
RM501 SungWooNetVill
919 Mok dong YangcheonGu
Seoul, Korea 158051
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.ihnb.co.kr

Digital Sunwoo Co. ltd
10F, KCE B/D, #1660,
Hangangro 3Ka, YongsanKu, Seoul
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
web: www.digitalsunwoo.co.kr

Norway

Bright AS
Brenneriveien 11, 0182 Oslo
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.brighttech.no

Palestina

Star 2000
P.O. Box 2130, Ramallah
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: star2000@pol.com

Poland

Studiotech Poland Sp. z.o.o.
ul.Taneczna 18 A
Pl 02829 Warszawa
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
web: www.studiotech.com.pl

Russian Federation

Sintex
Kasatkina st. 11, build 3, Moscow
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.sintex.ru

CineLine
65 bld.5 Leningradskoe shosse
124445, Moscow
Phone/fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Slovenia

MOPS d.o.o.
Papirnica 26, 4220 Skofja Loka
Phone/Fax: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Spain

Ceproma, S.A.
Arturo Soria, 106, Chalet 3
28027 Madrid
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Taiwan

View Point Image Assemblings
6f No. 153 ShueiYuan Rd.
Taipei
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

Turkey

Sigma
Guniz Sokak 23 / 8
Kavaklidere 06700, Ankara
Phone: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
email : [e-mail]
web: www.sigmases.com

USA

16x9inc.
P.O. Box 10142
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 1 866 800 1699
email: jamesl16x9inc.com
web: www.16x9inc.com

Abel Cine Tech Inc.
609 Greenwich St. 5th Floor
New York, NY 10014
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.abelcine.com

If there is no agent in your

country, please contact our
head ofce directly:

EASYRIG AB

Anumark 231
S905 95 Umeå
Sweden
Phone/fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
web: www.easyrig.se

Up to date agent information

found on website

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Easyrig limited Warranty

Manufacturer’s products are warranted to be free from defects
caused by faulty materials or workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of purchase. The liability of the Manufacturer under
this warranty is limited to repairing, replacing, or at its option issuing

credit for any of its products which are returned by purchaser dur-

ing such period provided, however, that:

A. Warranty card is properly lled out and returned to Manufacturer
within 30 days of purchase.

B. Defective merchandise is returned to Manufacturer accompanied
by a report of ndings indicating the basis of/for rejection and with

transportation charges paid by the purchaser.

C. That such defects exist and have not been caused by abuse, mis­use, neglect, improper installation or assembly, repair, alteration or

accident.

In no event shall Manufacturer be liable for collateral or con­sequential damages of any nature. This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties expressed or implied.

Easyrig Warranty Information card

Please mail within 30 days of purchase.
Name_____________________________ Title___________________
Company______________________ Type of business_______________
Address__________________________________________________
City__________________________ Postal code__________________
Country_______________________
Phone:________________________ Fax:________________________
email:________________________
Easyrig serial No:________________

Purchase location/company:_____________________ Date: __________

Please send to:

S905 95 Umeå
Sweden Thank you!

Easyrig AB

Anumark 231 or fax to: [phone]

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