User Manual

Setup and Adjustment

Easyrig 4 �i���a Specifi cati ons

Suspension line

Camera hook

Adjustment ring

Adjustment knobs

Support arm

Variable adjustment knob

Side support adjustment

Adjustment knobs

Weight ............................................................................................. 3,9 kg (8.6 Ibs)

Height (mounted) ...............................................................100–105 cm (39–41 in)

Height (folded) ................................................................................... 63 cm (25 in)

Suspension line (fully stretched) ........................................................90 cm (35 in)

Maximum load with 400N ................................................................. 18 kg (40 Ibs)

Designed and made in Sweden - www.easyrig.com

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Congratulations on your new Easyrig 4 Vario!

Easyrig 4 Vario is patented and specially designed by a photographer for professional photographers. It can be used with both video and film cameras with different camera weights. Easyrig 4 Vario is manufactured in

Sweden and has been ergonomically tested with optimal results.

Easyrig 4 Vario 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 4 Vario relieves your back and shoulders. The load is redistributed 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 4 Vario. Loose power with the adjustable knob and fold it and put it in the specially designed Petrol bag that your Easyrig 4 Vario is delivered in.

Easyrig 4 Vario will be your best tool when you do movies, commercials and many other hand-held situations where stability is crutial and freedom to is essential.

To get most out of your Easyrig 4 Vario, please read this user manual carefully.

Have fun!

Johan Hellsten

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Using the Easyrig 4 Vario

It is as simple to put the Easyrig 4 Vario 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 straps are mainly for balancing the Easyrig, and prevent it from tilting.

If the support arm is too high or too low, first try adjusting the support arm in relation to the hip and back support, or change position of your hips. It is also possible 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 find it easier to put the camera on a table or a bench first. Try and find the right balance of the camera before you secure the hook.

Don’t forget to fasten the safety line.

Hip shots

Easyrig 4 Vario 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 minimizing 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 support arm.

Fig. 3

Hook the camera onto the camera hook. If the camera is falling down, turn the knob for more power.

Fig. 4

Turning the knob clockwise gives you more power on the line. When the camera stops falling down, the power on the line is ok.

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Fig. 5

Put on your Easyrig 4 Vario. Adjust the hip-belt unti l you fi nd the rig comfortable.

Pull the belt ti ghtly.

Fig. 6

Att ach your camera to the Easyrig 4 Vario.

Use your middle fi nger to open the hook.

Secure the hook by turning the knob clockwise.

Fasten the safety line.

10 cm

Fig. 7

Leave a gap of approx. 10 cm (25 inch) between the camera hook and the support arm.

Fig. 8

If adjustment is needed, loosen the knobs and move the hip and back support to fi nd the right positi on.

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Fig. 9

By adjusting the side supports you will move the weight on your hips.

Fig. 10

Adjust the chest strap if necessary, but don’t pull it too tight. All the weight shall be on your hips.

Your Easyrig 4 Vario is now ready to be used.

Powered shock absorber selection guide: kg 4 lbs 9

6

200 N

8

13

10 12 14 16 18 kg

17 22 26

400 N

30 35 40 lbs

Serial No and Vario absorber size:

Serial No

Vario absorber size

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Safety precauti ons!

Always hold the camera when working with the Easyrig 4

Vario. There is a safety strap which you att ach to the camera and hook onto the vest.

Never undo the hip belt buckle when the camera is att ached

to the Easyrig 4 Vario! The weight of the camera will pull the top of the Easyrig 4 Vario down, and you might lose control of the camera.

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If you fall into water when wearing the Easyrig 4 Vario, 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 fi lming in rough terrain. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

If you work with the Easyrig 4 Vario under special con-diti ons, 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 you have the maximum power of your Easyrig 4 Vario it can happen that you loose power. Then you need to lift the camera to the highest position to regain power.

• 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 4 Vario for transporting your camera to and from the filming site.

• When folding your Easyrig 4 Vario, 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 4 Vario in order to maintain stability.

• If you don’t use your Easyrig 4 Vario 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 long-term benefits in the form of improved back health, work effectiveness and picture quality.”

Elisabeth Schell, Authorized ergonomist and registered physiotherapist, Swedish Television

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Easyrig agents

Australia

Lemac Sydney

14-16 Punch Street

Artarmon NSW 2064

Sydney

Phone: +61 2 9438 4488

Fax: +61 2 9438 3399 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.lemac.com.au

Lemac Melbourne

2 Griffiths Street

Richmond VIC 3121

Phone: +61 3 9429 8588

Fax: +61 3 9428 3336

Lemac Brisbane

5 Exhibition Street

Bowen Hills QLD 4006

Phone: +61 7 3252 9777

Fax: +61 7 3252 9877

Austria

Avisys Electronics GmbH

Felbigergasse 38

1140 Wien

Phone: +43 1 41 960 10

Fax: +43 1 41 960 07 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.avisys.at

Bangladesh

Film Trust

81 North South Road, 1st Floor

Bijoynagar

Dhaka - 1000

Phone: +880-2-831 6514, 935

1939

Fax: +880-2-831 9388 e -mail: [email protected]

Belgium

ARC Cinevideo

Houtweg 24

1130 Evere

1140 Brussels

Phone: +32 2 770 96 30

Fax: +32 2 736 28 77 e-mail : [email protected] web: www.arc-cinevideo.com

ES Video Facilities

Technologielaan 3

3001 Heverlee

Phone: +32 16 40 40 20

Fax: +32 16 40 51 60 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.esvideo.be

Tv Connections

Karel De Grotelaan 48 Blvd

Charlemagne

1000 Brussel

Phone: +32 (0)2 230 55 92

Fax: +32 (0)2 230 42 70

Mobile: +32 (0)475 48 38 65 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.tvconnections.be

Canada

Precision Camera Inc.

181 Carlaw Avenue

Toronto Ontario

M4M 2SI

Phone: +1 416 461 3411

Fax: +1 416 461 4869 web: www.pci-canada.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Support Communication Inc.

4949 E. Metropolitain

Montreal Quebec

H1R 1Z6

Phone +1 514 865 1839

Fax: +1 514 642 1542 e-mail: supportcommunication@ videotron.ca

China

Videotech Consultants Company

13B, Fuk Shing Mansion

89 Ma Tau Wai Road

Hung Hom, Kln, Hong Kong

Phone: +852 2764 9763

Fax: +852 2362 5996 e-mail: videotechhk@yahoo.

com.hk

web: www.videotechhk.com

Colombia

Congo Films S.A.

Carrera.65 No.81-85

Bogotá D.C.

Phone: +57 1 6304792

Fax: +57 1 2319041 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.congofilms.tv

Cyprus

PMS Imaging Ltd

11 Dighenis Akritas Av.

P.O.Box 22315

1586 Nicosia

Telephone: +357 2 746 746

Fax: +357 2 438 209

Czech Republic

Noon Filmtechnik s.r.o.

Jihlavská 16/610

140 00 Prague

Phone: +420 261 262 111

Fax: +420 261 262 560 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.noon.cz

Denmark

Zimmermann Film &

Videoteknik

Vaerkstedsvej 4, 2 sal

2500 Valby

Phone: +45 33 25 85 25

Fax: +45 33 25 85 23 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.zimmermann.dk

Dubai

United Broadcast & Media

Solutions

Postal address: P.O Box 117191

Courier address: Showroom #1,

Rashid Al Majid Building,

Airport Road, Dubai, U.A.E.

Phone: +971 4 2827171

Fax: +971 4 2827373

VideoCon: +971 4 2822967 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.ubms.biz

Egypt

New-Vision Media & Cinema

Services

11 Al-Zafraa St., Agouza, Giza.

Phone: +20 2 33031014

Fax: +20 2 33042796

Mobile: +20 (0) 101453223 e-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

web: www.nvmcs.com

Egypt Plus

12 Soliman Abaza street

Mohandseen

Giza 12311

Phone: +20 2 7613484 /

7496419 / 3380529

Fax: +20 2 7496419 e-mail: [email protected]

Finland

Qualitron Oy Ab

Vitikka 4

02630 Espoo

Phone: +358 (0)9 2510 1622

Fax: +358 (0)9 2510 1690

Mobile: +358 (0)50 4653 561 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.qualitron.fi

Pro Av Saarikko Oy

Otakuja 2

02150 Espoo

Phone: +358 207 428 700

Fax: +358 207 428 701 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.proav.fi

France

Emit

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 e-mail: [email protected]

GCC Countries

(Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,

Saudi Arabia, and the United

Arab Emirates)

United Broadcast & Media

Solutions

Postal address: P.O Box 117191

Courier address: Showroom #1,

Rashid Al Majid Building,

Airport Road, Dubai, U.A.E.

Phone: +971 4 2827171

Fax: +971 4 2827373

VideoCon: +971 4 2822967 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.ubms.biz

Germany

Chrosziel GmbH

Klausnerring 6

85551 Heimstetten

Phone: +49 89 901 09 10

Fax: +49 89 447 08 61 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.chrosziel.de

Greece

M C Manios

Cine Video Equipment Center

Arahneou 14

115-22 Athens

Phone: +30 210 645 2995

Fax: +30 210 645 2997 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.mcmanios.gr

India

Vijay Cine Services (P) Ltd.

G-10, Anurag Business Centre

Near Amar Talkies

Chembur, 400071 - Mumbai

Phone: +91 22 2520 5997 /

6799 3461 / 9797 5227

Fax: +91 22 6798 8342 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.vijaycineservices.com

Israel

Band Pro Film Video Inc.

Hasolelim 3

Tel-Aviv 67897

Phone: +972 3 562 1631

Fax: +972 3 562 1632 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.petrolbags.com

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Italy

Cartoni S.p.A.

Via Giuseppe Mirri 13

00159 Rome

Phone: +39 06 438 2002

Fax: +39 06 435 88293 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.cartoni.com

Japan

Suzuki Enterprises Inc.

Daiichi Nishiya bld 2f

1-7-3 Hatagaya, Shibuya-Ku

Tokyo 151-0072

Phone: +81 3 5350 8235

Fax: +81 3 5350 8237 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.sei8404.com

Jugoslavia

MOPS d.o.o.

Papirnica 26

4220 Skofja Loka

Slovenia

Phone/Fax: +386 4 512 18 39

Mobile: +386 (0)41 70 63 10 e-mail: [email protected]

Korea

Digital Sun Woo Co. ltd

#505, E-tech Valley, #51-37,

Wonhyo-ro 3-ga, Yongsan-Ku,

Seoul

Phone: +82 2 704 1330

Fax: +82 2 704 1380 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.dsw.co.kr

Human Network Broadcast

RM501 SungWooNetVill

919 Mok dong Yangcheon-Gu

Seoul, Korea 158-051

Phone: +82 2 2168 2040

Fax: +82 2 2062 2014 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.ihnb.co.kr

Malaysia

AAB Network Sdn. Bhd.

No: 41-1, Jalan 5/76 B

Desa Pandan

55100 Kuala Lumpur

Phone: +603 92005581

Fax: +603 92006694 e-mail:[email protected]

Web: www.aab.com.my

The Netherlands

Fofic B.V.

Kruyderlaan 35

3431 BM Nieuwegein

Phone: +31 30 6044422

Fax: +31 30 6047944 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.fofic.nl

Vocas Sales & Services

Larensweg 121

1221 CL Hilversum

Phone +31 35-6233 707

Fax: +31 35-6233 997 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.vocas.nl

Norway

Bright A/S

Brenneriveien 11

0182 Oslo

Phone: +47 2298 2222

Fax: +47 2298 2223 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.brighttech.no

Philippines

MQ Lighting Enterprises Inc.

G/F Lydia Building

#39 Polaris Street, Bel-Air

Village

1209 Makati City Philippines

Phone: +63 2 890 8858, +63 2

896 1455

Fax: +63 2 896 4675 e-mail: minda.sales@ mqlighting.com

[email protected]

[email protected]

web: www.mqlighting.com

Poland

Studiotech Poland Sp. z.o.o.

ul.Taneczna 18 A

Pl 02-829 Warszawa

Poland

Phone: +48 22 644 1025

Fax: +48 22 648 0171

E-mail: asekrecka@studiotech.

com.pl

web: www.studiotech.com.pl

Romania

4K Broadcast Solutions SRL.

Office/Showroom:

Magura Vulturului str. 42, sector 2

02174 Bucharest, Romania

Phone: +40 31 710 25 67

Fax: +40 31 710 25 68 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.4k.ro

Russian Federation

Sintex

Kasatkina st. 11, build 3

Moscow

Phone: +7 495 258 5979

(multichanel), 686-3088

Fax: +7 495 258 5979 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.sintex.ru

Singapore

Professional Equipment People

Pte Ltd

7 Magazine Road #03-03

Central Mall

Singapore 059572

Phone: +65 536 2688

Fax: +65 536 2188 e-mail: [email protected]

Slovenia, Bosnia-Hercegovina,

Serbia, Croatia

MOPS d.o.o.

Papirnica 26

4220 Skofja Loka

Slovenia

Phone/Fax: +386 4 512 18 39

Mobile: +386 (0)41 70 63 10 e-mail: [email protected]

South Africa

Zimele Broadcasting Services

Ltd.

P.O. Box 91746

Auckland Park

Johannesburg

2006

Phone: +27 (11) 770 97 60

Fax: +27 (11) 770 97 80 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.zimele.com

Spain

Ceproma, S.A.

Arturo Soria, 106

Chalet 3

28027 Madrid

Phone: +34 91 408 60 12

Fax: +34 91 408 28 54 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.ceproma.com

Switzerland

Schweizer AG

Professionelle Videotechnik

Lättenstrasse 37

CH-8952 Schlieren

Phone: +41 (0)43 810 3737

Fax: +41 (0)43 810 3738 e-mail: [email protected]

e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.schweizervideo.chq

Turkey

Sigma

Guniz Sokak 23 / 8

Kavaklidere 06700

Ankara

Phone: +90 312 4662169/ +90

312 4662170

Fax: +90 312 4662175 e-mail : sigmases@sigmases.

com web: www.sigmases.com

UK

Production Gear Ltd.

Millennium Studios

Elstree Way

Borehamwood

WD6 1SF Herts

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)20 8236 1212

Fax: +44 (0)20 8236 1414 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.productiongear.co.uk

Ukraine

Engineer Service Ltd.

1 Shevtsova Str.

03113 KIEV

Phone: +38 (044) 458 49 74

Fax: +38 (044) 458 49 73 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.serv.com.ua

USA

16x9 Inc.

28314 Constellation Road

Valencia, CA 91355

Phone: + 1 661 295 3313

Fax: +1 661 295 3314 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.16x9inc.com

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 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.abelcine.com

If there is no agent in your country, please contact our

Swedish head office directly:

Easyrig AB

Anumark 231

905 95 Umeå

Sweden

Phone/fax: +46 90 77 60 01 e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.easyrig.com

Updated agents information can be found on our website

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Easyrig 4 Vario 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 during 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, 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 4 Vario Warranty Information Card

Registration of your newly bought Easyrig can also be done on our website www.easyrig.com.

[please fill in and mail within 30 days of purchase]

Name .......................................................................................................... Title ...................................

Company ............................................................. Type of business ......................................................

Address ..................................................................................................................................................

City ...................................................................... Postal code ..............................................................

Country ..................................................................................................................................................

Phone .................................................................. Fax ...........................................................................

E-mail .....................................................................................................................................................

Easyrig serial No ....................................................................................................................................

Vario absorber size  200N  400N

Purchase location/company ....................................................................... Date ..................................

or fax to: +46 90 77 60 01 Please send to: Easyrig AB

Anumark 231

S-905 95 Umeå

Sweden Thank you!