2.5 - Uncategorized Easyrig - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 2.5 Easyrig

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Easyrig ^ 2.5 PAG

Specifications

Support arm Suspension line Camera hook Adjustment ring Vest adjustment knobs Support arm Hip belt adjustment knobs Side support adjustment

Weight 3,1-3,4 kg (6,8-7,5 lbs)

Height 90-100 cm (2'11"-3'3")

Suspension line (fully stretched) 88 cm (2'10")

Maximum load 25 kg (55 lbs)

Made in Sweden

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 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, 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!

Jh Hells Johan Hellsten

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, first try adjusting the support bar in relation to the hip belt/vest, 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 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.

Illustration of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

Fig. 1

Undo the buckle and unfold the support arm.

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Fig. 2

Let the tube slide into the back support bar and pull over the bellows.

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Fig. 2

Put on your Easyrig.

Adjust the hip belt until you find the rig comfortable.

Pull the belt tightly.

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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.

2 cm

Fig. 5 Leave a gap of approx. 2 cm (1 inch) between the camera and the support arm.

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Fig. 6 If adjustment is needed, loosen the knobs and move the hipbelt and/or the vest to find the right position.

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Fig. 7

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

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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.

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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 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 physiotherapist, Swedish Television.

Australia

Lemac

Sydney:

14-16 Punch Street

Artarmon NSW 2064

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail : [e-mail]

web: www.lemac.com.a

Melbourne:

2 Griffiths Street

Richmond VIC 3121

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Brisbane:

5 Exhibition Street

Bowen Hills QLD 4006

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Austria

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

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

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

[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 [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

web: www.vocas.nl

Fofic b.v.

Kruyderlaan 35

3431 BM Nieuwegein

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

web: www.fofic.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: [e-mail]

Poland

Studiotech Poland Sp. z.o.o.

ul.Taneczna 18 A

PI 02-829 Warszawa

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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

16×9inc.

P.O. Box 10142

Burbank, CA 91505

609 Greenwich St. 5th Floor

New York, NY 10014

Phone: [phone]

If there is no agent in your

country, please contact our

head office 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

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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 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 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 or fax to: [phone]

S-905 95 Umeå

Sweden Thank you!

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