Chris McKechnie
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Ok guys and gals! Here comes a “waffle” for ya’ll! I’ve been speaking with Jesse for the last year plus about doing something with his Ergorig for fellow cinematographers, and now, this is your chance to get a complete Ergorig Cinema Devices camera support system for only $40. When you enter the waffle, if you don’t win the package being given away, you’ll get a 20% discount code to use site wide on Ergorig’s store - https://www.ergorig.com You’ll have 1 week to place your discounted order once the winner is announced.
This waffle is limited to only 100 entries. As soon as 100 people enter, we’ll have the drawing live on Facebook to give away the package. Winner will be drawn at random.
To enter, go to https://www.ergorig.com/product-page...ete-pro-system
My experience using the system:
I’ve had the complete system for a bit now and I have to say for stable shoulder/handheld shooting…this takes the cake. It’s incredibly lightweight, small form factor, and it’s versatile in terms of how you can use it. There really aren’t any parts that can break, and it was invented by a current ASC Award nominated cinematographer - Jesse M. Feldman - who was looking to help all of us with our back pain. It takes all the weight off your back - eliminating compression on your spine, and allowing you to operate essentially all day, without the major residual effects of what handheld operating brings. It also has a 14-day money back guarantee, so if you hate it, return it (see their return policy details).
I’ve used pretty much every cinema support device out there, and this mostly compares to the Easyrig - which is also quite good and really has become the industry standard. The ones that support the higher weight capacities are just astronomically expensive, and in my opinion, don’t do as good of a job of actually supporting the camera system - my back still hurts throughout the day. I feel limited when oping with an EasyRig - since there’s a huge arm above my head, arm sort of swings around when not in use, have to replace cables, etc. You can’t really do shoulder operating as easily as with the Ergorig either.
Now for the stability aspect. There’s a reason why so many camera operators and cinematographers operate with the camera on their shoulder when doing handheld - because it gives the most fluid and natural handheld look. Plus, your frame is helping take the weight. My experience when using an Easyrig even with the serene arm attached, it feels very “bouncy” if that’s the right word to use. Also, with the camera not resting on your frame for support, it’s inherently less stable. There’s a video on Ergorig’s site that help demonstrate the stability differences. While not vastly different, it’s enough, and I can absolutely tell a difference, especially on shoulder operating with the Ergorig vs handheld using the Easyrig.
Now the EasyRig allows for faster low to high for running/tracking handheld, but the limited times I would do those types of shots, it’s almost just as fast to deploy the underslung and then run around since it attaches instantly.
I’m not saying the Easyrig is bad…each system has their own quirks. With the HUGE price difference between the 2 systems, to me, it was a no brainer. For $1950 for the Ergorig (without underslung), that’s a decent price for something that will literally save your back. Plus, with this waffle participation, if you don’t win, you’ll be able to take 20% off that!
If there was a con to the Ergorig do wish the Ergorig had a better way of leaving the underslung attached to the camera with it on your actual shoulder. I mean, you can leave it connected, the cable just gets in the way sometimes. Since it’s so fast to remove, it just take it off and put it back on in less than 10 seconds.
Do let me know if you have any questions, and good luck!
Video Walkthrough - https://youtu.be/1gblABxQtBM
This waffle is limited to only 100 entries. As soon as 100 people enter, we’ll have the drawing live on Facebook to give away the package. Winner will be drawn at random.
To enter, go to https://www.ergorig.com/product-page...ete-pro-system
My experience using the system:
I’ve had the complete system for a bit now and I have to say for stable shoulder/handheld shooting…this takes the cake. It’s incredibly lightweight, small form factor, and it’s versatile in terms of how you can use it. There really aren’t any parts that can break, and it was invented by a current ASC Award nominated cinematographer - Jesse M. Feldman - who was looking to help all of us with our back pain. It takes all the weight off your back - eliminating compression on your spine, and allowing you to operate essentially all day, without the major residual effects of what handheld operating brings. It also has a 14-day money back guarantee, so if you hate it, return it (see their return policy details).
I’ve used pretty much every cinema support device out there, and this mostly compares to the Easyrig - which is also quite good and really has become the industry standard. The ones that support the higher weight capacities are just astronomically expensive, and in my opinion, don’t do as good of a job of actually supporting the camera system - my back still hurts throughout the day. I feel limited when oping with an EasyRig - since there’s a huge arm above my head, arm sort of swings around when not in use, have to replace cables, etc. You can’t really do shoulder operating as easily as with the Ergorig either.
Now for the stability aspect. There’s a reason why so many camera operators and cinematographers operate with the camera on their shoulder when doing handheld - because it gives the most fluid and natural handheld look. Plus, your frame is helping take the weight. My experience when using an Easyrig even with the serene arm attached, it feels very “bouncy” if that’s the right word to use. Also, with the camera not resting on your frame for support, it’s inherently less stable. There’s a video on Ergorig’s site that help demonstrate the stability differences. While not vastly different, it’s enough, and I can absolutely tell a difference, especially on shoulder operating with the Ergorig vs handheld using the Easyrig.
Now the EasyRig allows for faster low to high for running/tracking handheld, but the limited times I would do those types of shots, it’s almost just as fast to deploy the underslung and then run around since it attaches instantly.
I’m not saying the Easyrig is bad…each system has their own quirks. With the HUGE price difference between the 2 systems, to me, it was a no brainer. For $1950 for the Ergorig (without underslung), that’s a decent price for something that will literally save your back. Plus, with this waffle participation, if you don’t win, you’ll be able to take 20% off that!
If there was a con to the Ergorig do wish the Ergorig had a better way of leaving the underslung attached to the camera with it on your actual shoulder. I mean, you can leave it connected, the cable just gets in the way sometimes. Since it’s so fast to remove, it just take it off and put it back on in less than 10 seconds.
Do let me know if you have any questions, and good luck!
Video Walkthrough - https://youtu.be/1gblABxQtBM