CS-ERIS HDSLR/DV SUPPORT SYSTEMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Please read this manual carefully before using the Cambo CS rig! CAMBO | WHERE TRADITION MEETS VISION | MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS
Thank you for purchasing a Cambo product The Cambo CS system complies with the “Arriflex® 15mm Light Weight” standard. This means the CS system is compatible with parts of other brands using the 15mm light weight standard. The 15mm light weight standard characteristics are: 15mm iris rods that are positioned 60mm apart and 85mm below the optical axis. The Cambo CS Eris camera support is a fully adjustable. The offset of the HDSLR is adjustable in the x, y and z axis.
Item check list Before starting, please check if all items are included in your package. If anything is missing, contact your dealer.
Overview CS-Eris rig 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CS-M1 CS-151 CS-H2 CS-153 CS-1512 CS-1509 CS-1522 CS-P1 Camera/tripod mount Perpendicular 15mm rod clamp Telescopic handle Triple 15mm rod clamp Iris rod 120mm Iris rod 90mm Iris rod 220mm Ergonomic shoulder pad Assembly of the CS-Eris rig Insert the CS-1512 rod into the CS-151 clamp. Twist the rod until you feel it snap into the preset position. Tighten the related clamp knob to fix the position of the iris rod.
Position the rod/clamp assembly as shown in the picture. Insert the other CS-1512 in to the CS-151 clamp, rotate the rod until the snap, then tighten the related clamp knob. The other CS-151 clamp and CS-1590 are assembled in the same order. This picture show’s the assembly of the middle part of the rig. Its advisable to use a tripod for the assembly of the CSEris rig. Its also advisable to use quick-release plates for the connection between the rig and camera and between rig and tripod.
Please assemble the front, middle and back part of the rig according the picture above. Please assemble the two CS-H2 handles. The assembly of the CS Eris rig is now complete.
CS-Eris rig adjustments The position of the front assembly (camera) in relation to the back assembly (shoulder pad) can be adjusted in the x, y and z direction and axis. The CS Eris also features a memory setting to ensure a reproduction of the ideal user settings. Before adjusting the middle assembly (indicated dark grey in the picture above), please ensure that the rods are set into the snapped position of the CS-151 clamps (explained at page 4).
When you want to split up the rig for transport, you leave knob A and B fixed and you loosen knob D and slide of the back assembly, after this you loosen knob C and slide of the middle assembly. The rods still connected to the front and back assembly now feature the custom angle setting. To reassemble the rig use the snapping of the CS-151 clamp to reproduce the custom angle setting. The CS-H2 handles can be adjusted in length. The handle is either locked clockwise or counter clockwise.
The image above shows the different mounting options of the CS-P1 shoulder pad. The CS-152/153 and the CS-158 can be mounted directly to the CS-P1 shoulder pad. Cambo CS system accessories The CS-15XX iris rods and the CS-H2 handle feature a 3/8” socket which can be used for mounting attachments. Name CS-155 iris rod connector CS-156 3/8” adapter CS-156 1/4” adapter Function To couple two CS-15XX iris rods To attach a 3/8” accessory monitor, microphone, light, etc.
The CS-181 unit can be used to adjust the weight distribution of the CS-rig. The CS-M8 is a separate monitor/microphone/light stand which couples to the 15mm iris rod. The CSH1 handle can be extended using a CS-155 connector and a CS-15XX iris rod.
Cambo CS system 15mm CS rig assemblies CS-Abrix CS-Cilix CS-Styx CS-Cirus CS-Eris CS-Chronos HDSLR Camera Support Basic HDSLR Support Two Grip Handheld HDSLR/DV Shoulder Mount HDSLR OFFSET RIG HDSLR Support Fully Adjustable HDSLR Cinema Rig Professional 15mm iris rod clamp units CS-151 CS-152 CS-153 CS-154 CS-158 Rod Clamp 15mm Perpendicular Rod Clamp 15mm Dual Parallel Rod Clamp 15mm Triple Dual/Perpendicular Rod Clamp 15mm Bracket Quad Parallel Rod Clamp 15mm Single (Connects to the CS-152 and CS-P1)
