Easyrig – all you need to know

It took Johan and his team over 5 years to develop the new revolutionary Vario 5 system. It saves operators carrying several arms of different N ratings around and with the simple twist of an Allen key at the back of the base section, the rig can be tuned in to the correct level of support for the operator whilst the camera or gimbal rig is in position.

Easyrig expanded the range with the introduction of the Vario Strong system for heavier camera systems like Alexa/Venice/Alexa 65 etc, which can support camera loads of 14-25kg.

Not all cameras are the same length, so the original Easyrigs offered different length arms (extension arm systems) but since then, the introduction of the Flowcine Serene arm and Stabil systems have solved this and fixed another problem at the same time.

The process of using a gimbal presents another operational issue in that there is also a need for vertical stabilisation which a standard Easyrig cannot provide and the consequence of this is a ‘sympathetic’ bounce on the rig as it feels the support of the Easyrig cable moving up and down as the operator is walking.

This issue has been addressed with two solution:

• A joint collaboration with Easyrig and a company called Flowcine with various forms of additional vertical stabilisation on the arm of which the Serene system is the most popular www.flowcine.com This stabilises this vertical movement and has also been proven to be popular not only for the gimbal market but some handheld operators also enjoy the benefits the Flowcine can bring.  The weight of the rig can therefore be controlled by the Serene system which has a turning knob to adjust or a much heavier load spring can be used to support bigger cameras or gimbal rigs.
  
  As you can see from the graphic here, the Serene arm introduces additional space, which is useful when working with a Gimbal.
• Then Easyrig brought out their own solution called the Stabil – see below.

Easyrig Stabil

Easyrig brought out their own solution called the Stabil in 2020, which both has a longer reach (see image) and at the same time smooths out shots when walking. This is an elegant alternative solution to the popular and well-established Flowcine Serene arm, which works achieves the same result by means of a different design.

The Easyrig Vario 5 /Flowcine Serene/Cinema/Gimbal Vest rig is one of our most popular systems. It offers optimum performance at systems weighing from 5-17kg and the Serene arm offers additional reach which is ideal for Gimbal use and we offer this with a choice of regular or a CinemaFlex jacket, designed for the women’s form.

Good for cameras and gimbals that are not in close proximity of the operator’s body. Popular with operators who prefer operating off a monitor or using a gimbal set up and the tube section is specially designed to hold the upper and lower arm/power pack together for greater stability in this configuration..

The system incorporates a fixed Serene spring/shock absorber system to cancel up and down jittery movements associated with cameras not in close proximity of the operator’s body.

The system is supplied with a specialised Easyrig Gimbal Vest with a thicker padded belt than the other vests for comfort with using heavy set ups for long periods .

The ‘King’ with this system refers to the large bag this rig comes in and not any monarchist propensities!

The Easyrig Vario 5 /Flowcine Serene/GimbalFlex vest rig is the same as the one above but with a Women’s Cinema Flex vest, designed for the women’s form.

Like the system above, it offers optimum performance at systems weighing from 5-17kg and the Serene arm offers additional reach which is ideal for Gimbal use with a fixed Serene spring/shock absorber system to cancel up and down jittery movements associated with cameras not in close proximity of the operator’s body.

The Easyrig Vario 5 /Stabil/Cinema Vest rig is the latest Easyrig solution to the Flowcine Serene arm and features a longer reach as a consequence of the introduction of the Stabil arm, making is very suitable for Gimbal use.

This version offers optimum performance at systems weighing from 5-17kg and we offer this with a regular Cinema vest.

The Easyrig STABIL is incorporated into the Easyrig system to help smooth the up and down movement caused by walking.  It is Easyrig’s own solution to the optional Flowcine Serene arm. For reference, Stabil is the Swedish word for “Stable”.

/The Easyrig Vario 5 STRONG/Stabil/Cinema Vest rig is the the STRONG version of the above system which can support camera systems 14-25kg, supplied with a Cinema Vest jacket.
You are right that this is in fact the same image, as the units look identical, with only an increased level of tension in this version!

The Easyrig Vario 5 rig is the basic model with optimum performance supporting cameras/gimbals weighing from 5-17kg.

Good for most cameras with a short arm for shoulder or hip mount but preferred with viewfinder system as the camera is in close proximity of the operator’s body.

VMI supplies the Vario 5 system with an Easyrig Cinema 3 harness as standard.

Identical to the conventional Vario 5 (above) and able to support cameras/gimbals weighing from 5-17kg, the Easyrig Vario 5 Womens (Cinemaflex) system has a modified vest with a reinforced upper chest which is more comfortable for women’s bodies.

The Easyrig Vario 5 STRONG rig has optimum performance at systems weighing from 14-25kg (30-55lb).  It looks identical to the regular Vario 5, only the variable tension support works in the next weight category range.

Good for heavy cameras like Alexa or cameras with heavy zoom lenses or anamorphic size prime lenses with a short arm for shoulder or hip mount but preferred with viewfinder system as again the camera is in close proximity of the operator’s body.

VMI supplies the Vario 5 Strong system with an Easyrig Cinema or Gimbal vest.

The Easyrig MiniMax rig is the smallest model in the range and has optimum performance for camera systems weighing 2-7kg which is a popular range for today’s lightweight video and DSLR cameras.

A total redesign from the Easyrig Mini Strong version, this is the lightest Easyrig in the range which now includes a new lighter weight power pack capable of supporting cameras in the 2-7kg range.  

The new model has more of a fluid feel than the previous model and incorporates a novel design feature providing built-in overload protection thus increasing its robustness in the field and making it much more reliable.  This causes a trip mechanism to engage when overloaded preventing the unit from damage.

The MiniMax also now incorporates the same pivoting arm as the larger Easyrigs to allow long periods of fatigue-free shoulder-mount operation for small cameras that are not in close proximity of the operator’s body, a mode which is physically demanding for anyone, even when using lightweight cameras and the lightweight harness is also easy to rig and transport.