Easyrig 3 Cinema - Manual (Page 4)


Using the Easyrig 3 cinema
It is as simple to put the Easyrig 3 cinema 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
before you secure the hook.
Don’t forget to fasten the safety line.
Hip shots
Easyrig 3 cinema 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.