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1. 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 acar 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 unnessesary 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 This2. ARC Rue Dries 167 Driesstraat 1200 Brussels Phone 322 770 6444 Fax 322 772 3388 e mail arc cinevideo skynet be ES Video Facilities Technologielaan 3 3001 Heverlee Phone 32 16 40 40 20 Fax 32 16 40 51 60 e mail info esvideo be web www esvideo be Canada Precision Camera Inc 181 Carlaw Avenue Toronto Ontario M4M 2ST Phone 1 416 461 3411 Fax 1 416 461 4869 web www pci canada com Support Communication Inc 4949 E Metropolitain Montreal Quebec HIR 1Z6 Phone fax 91 514 498 3335 China Videotech Consultants Company 13B Fuk Shing Mansion 89 Ma Tau Wai Road Hung Hom Kin Hong Kong Phone 852 2764 9763 Fax 852 2362 5996 Cyprus PMS Imaging Ltd 11 Dighenis Akritas Av P O Box 22315 1586 Nicosia Telephone 357 2 746 746 Fax 357 2 438 209 Denmark Zimmermann Film amp Videoteknik H C Zrstedsvej 11 B 1879 Frederiksberg C Phone 45 33 25 85 25 Fax 45 33 25 85 23 e mail mail zimmermann dk web www zimmermann dk Egypt Egypt Plus 12 Soliman Abaza street Mohandseen Giza 12311 Phone 20 2 761 3484 337 3914 338 0529 Fax 20 2 337 3914 e mail m_seif messageasap com Finland Pro Av Saarikko Oy Otakuja 2 02150 Espoo Phone 358 9 5259 2113 Fax 358 9 5259 2123 e mail ilkka proav fi web www proav fi France Emit 2 Bd de la Lib ration Urbaparc 1 Bat A3 93284 Saint Denis Phone 33 1 48 13 90 10 Fax 33 1 48 13 90 13 e mail emit wanad
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5. User Manual 2g Setup and Adjustment N www easyrig se Lasyrig 2 5 Specifications Support arm Suspension line Camera hook Vest adjustment knobs Support arm Side support adjustment Hip belt adjustment knobs Weight cenana E a E i 3 1 3 4 kg 6 8 7 5 Ibs Height ina anon neonan 90 100 cm 2 11 3 3 Suspension line fully stretched urreirrereerrreresenesrransooosons 88 cm 2 10 Maximum odd peye oo open e viol kika sine ebola lente AE wan n 25 kg 55 Ibs 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 handheld camera and tripod 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 documentar
6. ies news yes any occasion where handheld cam era is required To get most out of your Easyrig please read the instruction booklet carefully Have fun h Ml 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 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 find it easier to put the camera ona 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 no
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8. try please contact our head office directly EASYRIG AB Box 6106 906 04 Umed Sweden Phone fax 46 90 77 60 01 e mail infoQeasyrig se web www easyrig se 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 Manufac turer 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 Box 6106 or fax to 46 90 77
9. w 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 CAMERA WEIGHT at 20 C kal 6 8 10 12 14 16 kg CAMERA WEIGHT at 68 F 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
10. 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 Lemac Sydney 14 16 Punch Street Artarmon NSW 2064 Phone 61 2 9438 4488 Fax 61 2 9438 3399 e mail lemac lemac com au web www lemac com au Melbourne 2 Griffiths Street Richmond VIC 3121 Phone 61 3 9429 8588 Fax 61 3 9428 3336 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 of fice avisys co at web www avisys co at Bangladesh Film Trust 81 North South Road 1st Floor Bijoynagar Dhaka 1000 Tel 880 2 831 6514 935 1939 Fax 880 2 831 9388 E mail filmtrust agni com Belgium
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