Easyrig 5 Vario - Manual (Page 4)

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Using the Easyrig Vario 5
It´s easy to get into the Easyrig vario 5 vest, just as with a backpack.
Your Easyrig vario 5 is loaded with adjustments for your customized
comfort.
When the vest is adjusted properly you should feel the weight of the
camera primarily on your hips. It is also important that the support bar is
vertical. If not, the load will be unevenly distributed on the hips causing
the camera to possibly contact the bar.
The waist belt adjustment should be tightened so that the vest doesn’t
slide down around the hips but sits firmly on the hips. The shoulder straps
are mainly for support and balancing the Easyrig. They prevent it from
tilting.
When attaching the hook onto the camera, you might find it easier to set
the camera on a table or a bench first. Try and find the balancing point of
the camera then secure the hook at that point on the handle and tighten
the lock on the camera hook.
Don’t forget to fasten the safety line between the camera handle and the
vest.
Shooting from the Hip
The Easyrig vario 5 gives you the freedom to shoot at various height
levels, from the shoulder to the waist by simply moving the camera down
from your shoulder. You should feel only a fraction of the camera´s weight.
When shooting at hip level, lean slightly backwards while pushing the
camera forward. This will minimize the load on your back. The length of
the suspension line makes it possible to position the camera as far as your
arms can reach.