Mike Figgis (director of Oscar®-winning film Leaving Las Vegas) told us he had an idea for a totally new alternative to the tripod or to hand-held filming, and that he wanted to develop his idea with Manfrotto.

The result is the 595B Fig Rig - a simple and effective modular system that holds a DV camera and all its accessories, and allows the filmmaker unparalleled freedom of movement while keeping shots smooth and steady... at a budget that will have the steady cams shaking in fear.

The Fig Rig Stabilizer is non-traditional in design, but purely simple and effective. A modular system that smoothly supports the DV camera and acts as a frame to mount all the accessories.

A circular frame with a crossbar to mount most mini DV cameras, the Fig Rig becomes part of the body to produce smooth, steady traveling shots. As the operator walks, his/her muscles and tendons absorb all the shocks, transferring only fluid movements to the camera. 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. The camera, accessories and operator become one, allowing you to film scenes quickly and unobtrusively. With the Fig Rig your creativity is virtually limitless.