[Vest System] Always good to have a spare!

[19 lb] Unless you're renting in LA or NYC, it's nearly impossible to find a Vario 5 with a small operator vest. I'm 5'6, medium build (34 waist), and still need to tightly strap up on this rig. That tells me it'll fit someone taller and bigger than me. This rig is perfect for larger/heavier camera rigs and a Movi Pro. Fitted correctly, you don't feel any of the weight and I can see it working well with female operators as well.

One thing Easyrig doesn't really make clear and immensely valuable to me is:

The rig can quickly be raised and lowered about 5-6 inches. That might not seem like a lot but I'm short at 5'6 and the increased arm height allows me to raise the camera/Movi to film taller people without having to shoot up at them. It's just 4 screws that can be quickly adjusted within 2 minutes.

Finding a proper hard case to fly with this rig is not easy/cheap. BUT the vest can be easily separated from the arm in order to make the entire rig smaller and portable. Just takes adjusting the same 4 screws. Also helpful if you want to throw on a standard/larger vest for other operators.


The Serene Arm is amazing. Paired with a Movi/Ronin, proper handling, and rolling your steps, you can get some amazingly smooth footage. Remember to adjust the tension of your Serene Arm so it's parallel to the ground. Also remember to loosen the Serene Arm while traveling so you can safely bend it and make your rig smaller for packing.

[19 lb] Fantastic, I was mot a fan of Easy Rigs till I met the Vario 5

[19 lb] I love this easyrig, have had it out on several shoots now and can say confidently it's an outstanding piece of equipment. Saves my back, hands and arms from fatigue and potential injury. The quick release works perfect and inspires confidence with an audible snap-in when it secures, seems bulletproof to me. This is perfect for on-the-go filming situations when time is at a premium, and helps create a nice tamed natural hand-held look when handled correctly. One observation I've had is this becomes pretty difficult to manage in a high wind situation when shooting outdoors, as the pole gets blown around and you really have to fight the jerking/swaying it creates. Otherwise, no significant qualms and I'm glad to have finally picked this up!

[Vest System] After years of renting Easy Rigs, dealing w/ the uneasy feeling knowing that other people probably sweat in them as much as I do and not knowing how good the rental houses clean these things, I finally got around to investing in one of these. Perfect for low mode where it can hold the camera weight chest height or lower, or static shoulder shots to give the shoulder a break. I've used this countless times over the years and finally got one. Should have done it sooner. Now I gotta save up for the Stabil arm

[Vest System] This is great for a cinema style camera build. I fly a Arri Amira with zoom lenses, FIZ and teradek, so something in the 25lb range. This system allows for me to go hand held all day with minimal effort. I'm a large guy, 220lbs and 6' tall, and the cinema 3 vest fits me just fine with plenty of room for larger guys. These things are built like tanks, you can zip tie the bag shut and check it on airlines no problem.

Easyrigs are basically career extenders that save your back.

[19 lb] I don't know how I ever left home without it. My new favorite piece of gear.

[Vest System] If you've ever worked on a reality show you need an Easyrig. If you've ever gone hand held all day long with a camera that isn't balanced for your shoulder, you need an Easyrig. I've worked a reality show with a Panasonic HDX 900, Hytron battery, video transmitter, on board wireless, and Litepanel, handheld all day long, couldn't do it without an Easyrig. We own 3 of them. Craig Needelman ShootersINC

[19 lb] Good Lord I waited too long to buy this. It's a hefty purchase (for me), but I've been spending too much money renting this same Easyrig since this particular nonsense came out.

The first week I had it I was strapped to an Arri Amira and some cinema zoom lenses that would've otherwise not been possible for me to operate handheld for as long as we were shooting. Had zero issues adjusting back to my much lighter RED DSMC2 and prime lens package.

I went with the Vario 5 because I knew I'd be using this Easyrig with multiple camera packages and weights. The 5 Extended Arm option was great for me because it allows me to reposition for different camera builds, center of gravities, and easily switch between shooting a balanced shoulder mount or from the hip. I chose the Cinema 3 Vest over the Gimbalrig because I like the smaller profile and it fits me better. I'm about 5'8, 160lbs, and I'm a 30-31 waist size.

[19 lb] An absolut must for all heavier non-broadcast cameras such as the Sony F3. It's kind of the only solution for handheld shooting without an assistant which i use it mostly for shooting manly documentaries.