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It's Better to Shoot With
Both Hands on the Wheel!
Manfrotto Introduces
Revolutionary Support System For The
DV Shooter
At Manfrotto, ingenuity and
innovation have long been the
driving force behind the company's
ability to continuously develop
cutting edge products that satisfy
the rapidly evolving needs of
videographers. The launch of the FIG
RIG, a revolutionary support system
for the new generation of DV
cameras, demonstrates that ability,
and furthermore reflects Manfrotto's
exceptional engineering and design
capabilities.
 From
initial conception to finished
product, Manfrotto worked alongside
director Mike Figgis, whose films
include Leaving Las Vegas and Cold
Creek Manor, to develop a hand held
DV camera support system that offers
the shake-free stability of a tripod
with the framing flexibility of
handheld shooting. Respectively
named for Figgis, the FIG RIG was
the result of their collaborative
efforts.
A lightweight, handheld camera
stabilizer, the FIG RIG features a
"wheel shaped" design. It is the
only modular system in the world to
smoothly support the DV camera and
act as a frame to mount all
accessories, including zoom
controllers, mics, mixers, lights,
monitors, arms and more. As there
are no straps or harnesses attached
to the FIG RIG, quick and wide
movements can be made within the
same shot, from ground level to
overhead, in one smooth movement.
With the FIG RIG, videographers can
take their DV cameras beyond the
limits of traditional and
conventional systems, such as
tripods and shoulder or body mounted
supports, that are obtrusive and at
times, limit the creativity of the
shooter.
Bogen / Manfrotto 595B Fig Rig
Camera Stabilizer with 521Pro Remote
Control and 595CLA Clamp
to get the Fig
Rig and/or the Accessory Kit
"I needed to design a piece of
equipment that could be used with
the new generation of DV cameras -
something that could support the
camera and eradicate the instability
that is synonymous with small camera
use," said director, Mike Figgis. "Manfrotto
seemed to be the ideal company to
take it to. They have a world wide
profile and a keen competitive
ambition to be at the forefront of
the new generation of film technique
and innovation," concluded Figgis.
The FIG RIG is exceptionally mobile
and features numerous
configurations, allowing the user to
customize the setup per their
individual preferences or shooting
requirements. Several adapter
plates are available for most types
of cameras, and the FIG RIG is
compatible with Manfrotto's 521,
521PRO and 521P remote controls for
Sony, Canon and Panasonic Mini DV
and Hi8 cameras. The FIG RIG is also
the only modular system in the world
to smoothly support the DV camera
and act as a frame to mount an array
of accessories. Using the optional
595CLA FIG RIG Clamp, users can
attach zoom controllers, mics,
mixers, lights, monitors, arms and
more, or even use the Clamp to
attach the entire FIG RIG to a
tripod or monopod. The 595CLA is
specifically designed for use with
the FIG RIG and is supplied with
1/4" and 3/8" screws and female
adapters.
Key Features:
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Hand Pads - For
a comfortable and secure grip
even in the most extreme
environments.
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Crossbar - Each
side of the camera bar is
threaded with on 1/4", 3/8" and
5/8" hole for additional
accessory mounting.
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Sliding Quick Release
Plate - Supplied with a
501PL sliding Quick Release
Plate allowing you to position
and balance your camera. The
plate system can be switched out
with a variety of Manfrotto
plate assemblies to best match
your camera.
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Rubber Base Padding
- A non-slip rubber pad provides
stability when using the Fig Rig
on a flat surface such as a
table, floor or railing.
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Cable Clips -
Supplied with 4 cable clips to
keep all your wires wrapped
cleanly around the rig and out
of your shot.
About Bogen Imaging:
Since 1959, Bogen Imaging (formerly
Bogen Photo) has been a leading
source for photographic, cinematic
and video lighting, supports, and
accessories. Many of the most
respected manufacturers of precision
products for the photographic,
video, Cine and lighting are
distributed in the U.S. exclusively
by Bogen. These include Manfrotto
and Gitzo tripods and heads, Avenger
lighting grip, I.F.F. ceiling
mounted lighting suspension, Metz
on-camera flash systems, Gossen
light meters, Elinchrom studio
lighting systems and a wide host of
additional product lines which round
out the most complete range of
exceptional accessories in the
business.
About Manfrotto:
Gruppo Manfrotto are world
leaders in the manufacture of
professional camera and lighting
supports for photography, video,
broadcast and entertainment. For 35
years, Manfrotto has been building
the world's widest range of tripods,
heads and dedicated accessories to
support professional and
semi-professional still cameras,
from the small, medium and large
format film to the latest digital
camera. Every product in the
Manfrotto range is designed to
provide a perfect combination of
important features such as: load
capacity, size, stability,
transportability, interchangeability
and construction quality -
guaranteeing unique inimitable
reliability and longevity.
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