Easyrig Camcorder Tripod manual

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    www.easyrig.com User Manual Setup and Adjustment[...]

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    2 Made in Sweden[...]

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    3 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 lm 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 [...]

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    4 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 cam - era might hit[...]

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    5 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 nd the rig comfortable. Pull the belt tightly.[...]

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    6 Fig. 4 Attach your camera to the Easyrig. Use your middle nger 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 nd the right posi[...]

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    7 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[...]

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    8 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 in[...]

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    9 Some practical advice Try to keep the camera as close to your body as possible, to avoid unnecessary strain on your back. When lming upwards, you might nd it easier if you have the camera tucked under your arm. When lming at hip or knee level, you can remove the eye piece in order to see better. You could also attach an LCD screen, to ge[...]

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    10 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 Grifths 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 [...]

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    11 Easyrig Warranty Information card Please mail within 30 days of purchase. Name_____________________________ Title___________________ Company______________________ Type of business_______________ Address__________________________________________________ City__________________________ Postal code__________________ Country_______________________ Ph[...]

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    Layout/printing: Original, Umeå 2007 (1702)[...]