[21.65 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] I have been the this business for over 30 years. Back in the day cameras were big and heavy. I was also a lot younger. As cameras became smaller and lighter it extended my ability to shoot. However I recently moved up to a Sony PXW-FS7 with a prime lens, mattbox, and a lot of other stuff piled on it that brought the weight up to about 24lbs. So needless to say I needed something to help support it. I looked at all kinds of under support braces and saw the Easyrigbeing demonstrated at NAB this year and thought that looks like my solution. I emailed the company in Sweeden because I was not sure which rig would be best for me. I got a response the next day. A day later I had the rig. Within 10 minutes of the UPS delivery I had it on and was testing it out. It basically comes ready to go. As advertised it completely distributes the weight throughout the rig. you can place the camera at any point around you and it will stay. There would be no way I could ever shoot hand held without this rig. It does take a little getting used to, moving around tight spaces things like that. Make no mistake, you do feel the weight, but its well distributed. Great product.

[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

[21.65 lb] Have used now on four shoots, two all-day hand held, two Movi. At 45, I have back pain on almost any shoot where I have to go handheld for over 15 minutes with my large camera package. I had tried other rigs for the Movi, but never fully evading the 'end of the day discomfort' that was sure to show up. This package changed all of that. Of all the gear I've bought over the years, this has to be my best purchase.

The impact was immediate... walked away from two 14 hour days with zero pain or stiffness. Next shoot, Stabil arm worked so well with my Movi walk-and-talk, again.. no back pain.

The quality and build of this rig is top notch. Nothing overlooked, no expense spared with build quality. And to top it off... takes seconds to 'rig up' with the help of the easy lock waist belt. If I was hot, I'd easily take it off between setups. I could rig-up as late as talent walking to set which is something I could never do before with the movi and other setups.

Bottom line, this rig is an investment in your future as a DP if you suffer from any kind of back pain. Wish I had purchased 10 years ago.

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

[Vest System] Swapped out a 700 for a 400 in a cinema 3.
Easy to do. Came with instructions.

[21.65 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.

[Vest System] Always good to have a spare!

[21.65 lb] 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.

[21.65 lb] Absolutely LOVE this thing. Takes some getting used to, but man. Once I got used to it and got it setup correctly, I noticed that I was able to focus on filming and worry less about arm and shoulder strain/pain. Being able to just work and get the shots needed is a huge benefit. I totally recommend any serious vidoegrapher/filmmaker investing in an Easyrig! Just make sure you know the weight ratings.