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Easyrig Vario 5 Kit with Gimbal Rig Vest, Preinstalled FLOWCINE Serene & Serene Extension Arm

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Easyrig Vario 5 Kit with Gimbal Rig Vest, Preinstalled FLOWCINE Serene & Serene Extension Arm
Key Features
  • Vario 5 Body-Worn Camera Support System
  • FLOWCINE Serene Spring Arm & Extension
  • Gimbal Rig Vest, 11 to 38 lb Payload
  • Takes Weight off Back, Neck & Shoulders
This Vario 5 Kit from Easyrig combines the body-worn Vario 5 camera support system with a Gimbal Vest and a preinstalled FLOWCINE Serene spring arm complete with an extension. Together, these components redistribute weight from your back, neck, and shoulders to your hips while reducing both horizontal and vertical vibrations to produce smoother video. Designed for supporting camera rigs ranging from 11 to 8 lb, this system enables you to capture steady handheld shots in comfort.
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Easyrig Vario 5 Overview

This Vario 5 Kit from Easyrig combines the body-worn Vario 5 camera support system with a Gimbal Vest and a preinstalled FLOWCINE Serene spring arm complete with an extension. Together, these components redistribute weight from your back, neck, and shoulders to your hips while reducing both horizontal and vertical vibrations to produce smoother video. Designed for supporting camera rigs ranging from 11 to 8 lb, this system enables you to capture steady handheld shots in comfort.
Vario 5 Support
  • The Vario 5 is a body-worn support system that is adjustable to support camera rigs weighing 11 to 38 lb.
  • The system works by using a suspension line to support the weight of the gimbal rig, taking the load off your shoulder, neck, and arm muscles, and distributing it across your torso.
  • The tension line is adjustable by turning a screw in the back, letting you dial in the appropriate amount of tension for your rig.
Gimbal Vest
  • The Gimbal Rig Vest is a camera support system for camera operators using the Cinema 3 or Vario 5 handheld gimbal rigs.
  • This vest is modified with a wider front, fitting around the waist and over the hips.
  • The vest provides lower-back support allows you to carry weights further away from the body.
FLOWCINE Serene
  • The FLOWCINE Serene is a two-axis spring arm stabilizer that attaches at the end of the Easyrig (2/2.5/3/Vario 5) arm. It smooths video results by mitigating vertical vibrations induced by walking or running during a tracking shot.
  • It also stabilizes side-to-side motion in similar tracking situations by counter-pivoting around its center axis.
  • The Serene also allows full use of the Easyrig spring extension for going from high to low mode.
  • The Serene supports rigs weighing between 14 and 44 pounds, and the spring tension can be fine-tuned without the use of tools. It works well with the separately available FLOWCINE Gravity One as well as other gimbal rigs like the Freefly MöVI.

Easyrig Vario 5 Specs

Stabilizer Type
Vest System
Load Capacity
11 to 38 lb / 4.99 to 17.24 kg
Camera Mount
1/4"-20 Male
Height
22" / 55.88 cm
Counterweights
No
Vest Weight
4.6 lb / 2.09 kg
Belt Size
30 to 36" / 76.20 to 91.44 cm
Suspension Line Length
35" / 88.90 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
27.625 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
35.5 x 19.5 x 14.4"

Easyrig Vario 5 Reviews

My back loves this thing

By Nadine
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-17

For gigs with long hand held takes using heavy cameras and lenses, this is a most. I wouldn't use if for super mobile shots with walking or running, but for everything else it's incredibly helpful

Waited years to get one. Should have done it sooner

By Arthur
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-10

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

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Are you able to adjust the extended arm? I'm 5'7 ...

Are you able to adjust the extended arm? I'm 5'7 and with the Minimax, I find myself to short for taller talent. But how comfortable is the extended arm in most cases?
Asked by: Daymian
The extended arm has a 4 inch / 20mm adjustment. The manual on the product page contains detaled instructions on all adjustmens. Click on the overview and read the manual on right side of the page.
Answered by: Gary
Date published: 2020-08-10

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Is there a carrying case for this product?
Asked by: Anonymous
All Easy Rig products come with a transporter bag. Once it is in stock, we will list it In the Box.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Hi, I'm a Movi-Pro operator and looking for a rig ...

Hi, I'm a Movi-Pro operator and looking for a rig to use it with, and separately for just the camera sometimes too. My question is, which is better, 5" arm extension or 9" arm extension? I've used an EasyRig 2, I believe, with no arm extention and it was a waste of time and energy having to hold it far out front.
Asked by: Jason
5 inches and 9 inches are not that far apart and depending on your setup, physical size and arm reach there is some overlap where either option may work for you. So to help you decide I'd look at the options like this: If you felt that the Easyrig with the standard arm was "too close" but "usable" then the 5" model will probably work for you If you felt that the standard arm was "way too close" and "completely unusable" then the 9" model is probably best.
Answered by: jabarih
Date published: 2021-08-04

For Gimbal work, MoviPro, is a 5" extended arm or ...

For Gimbal work, MoviPro, is a 5" extended arm or the 9" extended arm better? Currently shooting with a Canon C500 and want to be able to use both the Movi and without the Movi. Earlier this year I rented a friend's EasyRig 2.5 and had to push the Movi far out in front of my body, which made the EasyRig basically useless, the weight was in front of the arm.
Asked by: Jason
For gimbal work, 9" arm extensions or 5" arm extensions with Flowcine Serene stabilizer would be optimal for distance from body. If you need to do double duty, then the 5" arm may be able to work for your needs without being at the extreme ends of the standard arm or 9".
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2021-08-03

what size bag comes with the Easyrig Vario 5 with ...

what size bag comes with the Easyrig Vario 5 with Gimbal Rig Vest and 5" Extended Arm? I see they have a few different sizes: Standard, Plus, King, Queen... ect.
Asked by: gordon
The Easyrig Vario 5 with Gimbal Rig vest and 5" Extended Arm comes in the Plus Bag.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-02-07

is the carry bag the STANDARD, PLUS, KING, QUEEN, ...

is the carry bag the STANDARD, PLUS, KING, QUEEN, ect. size?
Asked by: gordon
The Easyrig Vario 5 with Gimbal Rig Vest and 5" Extended arm comes in the Plus Bag.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2021-02-07

I will be using the Sony FX9 and the Sony A7s3. ...

I will be using the Sony FX9 and the Sony A7s3. Should I get the 5" or 9" extended arm with the Easyrig Vario 5 with STABIL G2 & Standard Gimbal Rig Vest? Small, Medium, or Large size? I am 5'7" 170 lb with 33 waist.
Asked by: Thomas
If you shoot from your shoulders, or very close to the body, stick with the standard arm. If you shoot from your shoulders, but want to have the versatility to shoot further out from your body as well. The 5" extended arm is the most popular, as it allows you to have the best of both worlds without going to the ”extreme." If you want the camera far away from your body, the 9" extended arm is mainly used for Gimbal purposes, such as a Ronin or a MöVI etc. You can not mount a Serene arm on a 9" extender. The large vest offers a waist adjustment range of 46 to 54". The medium vest offers a waist adjustment range of 33 to 47". The small vest offers a waist adjustment of 26 to 31". The standard-size Gimbal Flex Vest offers a 30 to 36" waist adjustment.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2022-05-02

Especially for documentary work, would this be a ...

Especially for documentary work, would this be a recommended option for the new Sony fx9 (with the extension unit, v-mount batteries, external monitor, etc.)?
Asked by: Chris
This system is designed to work with a camera set up between 11 to 38 pounds. Just as long as the camera rig you have set up is between 11 to 38 pounds this system will work very well.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2019-12-17
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