RENT Cinema Devices Ergorig Lightweight Body Mounted Harness, Regular

The Ergorig features a robust shoulder rest that sits slightly elevated off your shoulder, allowing you to place your camera rig right on top of it. At the same time, because the Ergorig belt secures above your hips, all the weight of the camera load is displaced to the hips, so there's no pressure at all on your spine.

You may feel some contact with the shoulder rest, just a touch, especially as you move about. This helps you maintain optimal control of the camera. Alternatively, you can float the shoulder rest a bit higher so there's no contact at all. The Ergorig was developed by a veteran camera operator over a period of about two years, with consultation from an orthopedic surgeon. It transfers all the weight from the thoracic/lumbar vertebrae to the hips.

Because the Ergorig sits above your waist, you can freely sit, kneel, run, and move around with your camera load, and there will be no change in pressure on your spine. The shoulder rest is large and designed to ensure that the camera won't slide off of it. It sits level, regardless of your shoulder slope. It also has a non-stick surface to ensure a smooth workflow. The tilt angle and lateral position of the shoulder rest are adjustable after loosening four screws. Additionally, the height of the Ergorig is adjustable along the strut to better suit your torso. The Ergorig also includes accessory loops for walkie-talkies and other on-set accessories.

This standard version of the Ergorig is designed for the majority of operators. The difference between the standard and short versions lies in the length of the struts, based on the operator's torso. Measure your torso from your front hip point to the top middle of your shoulder. If the length is over 21", the standard version is for you. The belt size is the same in both versions and is adjustable to fit most operators. (If you're right at 21", either version will work for you.) The Ergorig is suitable for both male and female operators. Women may prefer to adjust the midriff strap, which stabilizes the rig to the body, either above or below the chest line, or set it to sit straight across.

The Ergorig also supports a camera in underslung mode. To do this, attach any secure strap to an eyelet of the camera's top handle, and wrap it around the gripping pad on top of the Ergorig. The Ergorig will support the weight, and the midriff straps will keep everything in place. For transport, the Ergorig can be broken down to pack in a more compact form. After removing several screws, the different parts of the Ergorig can be disassembled, and everything can be packed away into an included carry bag.