Easyrig Camcorder Tripod User Manual

User Manual  
Setup and  
Adjustment  
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 film 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  
filming. 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 finished 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, docu-  
mentaries, news, yes, any occasion where handheld camera is  
required.  
To get most out of your Easyrig, please read the user manual  
carefully.  
Have fun!  
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 cam-  
era 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 bal-  
ancing the Easyrig, and prevent it from tilting.  
If the support arm is too high or too low, first try adjusting  
the support bar in relation to the hip belt/vest, or change po-  
sition of your hips. It is also possile to adjust the tube inside  
the support bar, but that might require adjusting the tight-  
ness 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 find it  
easier to put the camera on a table or a bench first. Try and  
find 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.  
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  
find the rig comfortable.  
Pull the belt tightly.  
Fig. 4  
Attach your camera to the  
Easyrig. Use your middle  
finger 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 find the right position.  
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  
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 filming 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.  
Some practical advice  
Try to keep the camera as close to your body as possible, to  
avoid unnecessary strain on your back.  
When filming upwards, you might find it easier if you have the  
camera tucked under your arm.  
When filming 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  
filming 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 filming 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 benefits in the form of improved back health,  
work effectiveness and picture quality.”  
Elisabeth Schell, Authorised ergonomist and registered physio-  
therapist, Swedish Television.  
Australia  
Dubai  
Fofic b.v.  
CineLine  
Lemac  
United Broadcast & Media  
Showroom #1,  
Kruyderlaan 35  
65 bld.5 Leningradskoe shosse  
124445, Moscow  
Sydney:  
3431 BM Nieuwegein  
Phone: +31 30 6044422  
Fax: +31 30 6047944  
e-mail: joop.verlinden@fofic.nl  
14-16 Punch Street  
Artarmon NSW 2064  
Phone: +61 2 9438 4488  
Fax: +61 2 9438 3399  
e-mail : [email protected]  
Phone/fax: +7 095 4584381  
Rashid Al Majid Building,  
Airport Road, Dubai, U.A.E.  
Phone: +971 4 2827171  
Fax: +971 4 2827373  
Slovenia  
MOPS d.o.o.  
Papirnica 26, 4220 Skofja Loka  
Phone/Fax: +386 4 512 18 39  
Mobile: +386 (0)41 70 63 10  
Israel  
Band Pro Film Video Inc.  
3 Hasolelim street  
Melbourne:  
Egypt  
Egypt Plus  
Tel-Aviv 678970  
2 Griffiths Street  
Richmond VIC 3121  
Phone: +61 3 9429 8588  
Fax: +61 3 9428 3336  
Phone: +972 3 562 1631  
Fax: +972 3 562 1632  
12 Soliman Abaza street  
Mohandseen, Giza 12311  
Phone: +20 2 761 3484,  
337 3914, 338 0529  
Fax: +20 2 337 3914  
Spain  
Ceproma, S.A.  
Arturo Soria, 106, Chalet 3  
28027 Madrid  
Brisbane:  
Italy  
5 Exhibition Street  
Bowen Hills QLD 4006  
Phone: +61 7 3252 9777  
Fax: +61 7 3252 9877  
Phone: +34 91 408 60 12  
Fax: +34 91 408 28 54  
Cartoni S.p.A.  
Via Giuseppe Mirri 13  
00159 Rome  
Finland  
Qualitron Oy Ab  
Phone: +39 06 438 2002  
Fax: +39 06 435 88293  
Taiwan  
Vitikka 4, 02630 Espoo  
Phone: +358 (0)9 2510 1622  
Fax: +358 (0)9 2510 1690  
Mobile: +358 (0)50 4653 561  
e-mail: pekko.larjo@qualitron.fi  
web: www.qualitron.fi  
Austria  
View Point Image Assemblings  
6f No. 153 Shuei-Yuan Rd.  
Taipei  
Avisys Electronics GmbH  
Felbigergasse 38, 1140 Wien  
Phone: +43 1 41 960 10  
Fax.: +43 1 41 960 07  
e-mail: offi[email protected]  
Japan  
Phone: +886 2 2303 7899  
Fax: +886 2 2301 2028  
Suzuki Enterprises Inc.  
Daiichi Nishiya bld 2f  
1-7-3 Hatagaya, Shibuya-Ku  
Tokyo 151-0072  
Pro Av Saarikko Oy  
Turkey  
Sigma  
Otakuja 2, 02150 Espoo  
Phone: +358 9 5259 2113  
Fax: +358 9 5259 2123  
e-mail: ilkka@proav.fi  
web: www.proav.fi  
Phone: +81 3 5350 8235  
Fax: +81 3 5350 8237  
Bangladesh  
Film Trust  
Guniz Sokak 23 / 8  
Kavaklidere 06700, Ankara  
Phone: +90 312 4662169  
Fax : +90 312 4662175  
e-mail : [email protected]  
81 North South Road, 1st. Floor  
Bijoynagar  
Dhaka - 1000  
Korea  
Tel: +880 2 831 6514,  
935 1939  
France  
Emit  
Human Network Broadcast  
RM501 SungWooNetVill  
919 Mok dong Yangcheon-Gu  
Seoul, Korea 158-051  
Phone: +82 2 2168 2040  
Fax: +82 2 2062 2014  
Fax: +880 2 831 9388  
E-mail: fi[email protected]  
2, Bd de la Libération  
Urbaparc 1 Bat A3  
93284 Saint Denis  
Phone :+33 1 48 13 90 10  
Fax :+33 1 48 13 90 13  
USA  
16x9inc.  
Belgium  
P.O. Box 10142  
ES Video Facilities  
Technologielaan 3  
3001 Heverlee  
Burbank, CA 91505  
Phone: +1 818 972 2839  
Fax: +1 818 972 2832  
Toll Free: 1 866 800 1699  
e-mail: jamesl16x9inc.com  
Phone: +32 16 40 40 20  
Fax: +32 16 40 51 60  
Germany  
Filmtechnik  
A. Chrosziel GmbH  
Klausnerring 6  
85551 Heimstetten  
Phone: +49 89 901 09 10  
Fax: +49 89 447 08 61  
Digital Sunwoo Co. ltd  
10F, KCE B/D, #16-60,  
Hangangro 3Ka, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul  
Phone: +82 2 705 1245  
Abel Cine Tech Inc.  
609 Greenwich St. 5th Floor  
New York, NY 10014  
Phone: +1 888 223 1599  
Phone: +1 212 462 0100  
Fax: +1 212 462 0199  
Fax: +82 2 705 1244  
Canada  
Precision Camera Inc.  
181 Carlaw Avenue  
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2SI  
Phone: +1 416 461 3411  
Fax: +1 416 461 4869  
Norway  
Bright AS  
Brenneriveien 11, 0182 Oslo  
Phone: +47 22 98 22 22  
Fax: +47 22 98 22 23  
Great Britain  
Production Gear Ltd.  
Millennium Studios  
Support Communication Inc.  
4949 E. Metropolitain  
Montreal Quebec, H1R 1Z6  
Phone/fax: +91 514 498 3335  
Pierre Pelletier  
e-mail: SupportCommunication  
@videotron.ca  
Elstree Way,  
Borehamwood  
Herts WD6 1SF  
Palestina  
Star 2000  
P.O. Box 2130, Ramallah  
Phone: +970 52 88 65 18  
Fax: +970 52 98 40 37  
Phone: +44 (0)20 8236 1212  
Fax: +44 (0)20 8236 1414  
If there is no agent in your  
country, please contact our  
head office directly:  
China  
Greece  
Videotech Consultants  
Company  
MC Manios  
Poland  
Arahneou 14  
Studiotech Poland Sp. z.o.o.  
ul.Taneczna 18 A  
EASYRIG AB  
13B, Fuk Shing Mansion  
89 Ma Tau Wai Road  
Hung Hom, Kln, Hong Kong  
Phone: +852 2764 9763  
Fax: +852 2362 5996  
115 22 Athens  
Anumark 231  
Phone: +30 210 645 29 95  
Fax: +30 210 645 29 97  
Pl 02-829 Warszawa  
Phone: +48 22 644 1025  
Fax: +48 22 648 0171  
S-905 95 Umeå  
Sweden  
Phone/fax: +46 90 77 60 01  
Denmark  
Zimmermann Film & Videoteknik  
H.C. Ørstedsvej 11 B  
1879 Frederiksberg C  
Phone: +45 33 25 85 25  
Fax: +45 33 25 85 23  
Holland  
Vocas Sales & Services  
Larensweg 121  
1221 CL Hilversum  
Phone +31 35-6233 707  
Fax: +31 35-6233 997  
Russian Federation  
Sintex  
Kasatkina st. 11, build 3, Moscow  
Phone: +7 495 258 5979  
Fax: +7 495 258 5979  
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 filled out and returned to Manufacturer  
within 30 days of purchase.  
B. Defective merchandise is returned to Manufacturer accompanied  
by a report of findings 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, mis-  
use, neglect, improper installation or assembly, repair, alteration or  
accident.  
In no event shall Manufacturer be liable for collateral or con-  
sequential 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:  
Easyrig AB  
Anumark 231  
S-905 95 Umeå  
Sweden  
or fax to: +46 90 77 60 01  
Thank you!  
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