Sirui’s New Tripod Is a Robust, Affordable Choice for Hybrid Creators

Aug 22, 2024

David Crewe

Two camera tripods are shown: the one on the left is tall, standing upright with three extended legs, and the one on the right is shorter with its legs spread widely apart and mounted on a horizontal slider for low-angle shots.

Sirui’s new $499 One-Step Height Adjustment Twin-Leg tripod kit is designed to meet the needs of high-end, professional videographers and photographers.

According to the company, the “Rapid System” SQ75 (Sirui Quick 75mm Bowl) + VHS10 (Video Head Sirui 10Kg Load) One-step height adjustment tripod kit was built to help creative professionals working on high-end productions. The tripod weighs five kilograms (11 pounds) and can support up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds).

The system includes a “Ground Spreader” (as well as an optional mid-level spreader) that increases stability and makes angle adjustments easier to manage and leverages a patented flip lock to make quick and easy height adjustments, extending or retracting tall the sections together all at once.

An adjustable tripod or stand with three foldable legs is shown. Next to it are three black, detachable bracket or clip attachments, each with a rectangular handle on top. The components are arranged on a white background.

A black and silver professional video camera tripod stands on a white background. The tripod features adjustable legs with blue locking mechanisms and a fluid head for smooth panning and tilting. The handle is attached to the head for easy maneuverability.

The company says the side flip lock design provides a comfortable and smooth user experience while providing a strong locking force when closed to protect any equipment attached to the tripod system, making it an ideal system for both fixed position and “run and gun” shooting.

Close-up of a professional tripod, focusing on the leg lock mechanism. The tripod has a sturdy, black construction with a striking blue locking lever, providing support for photography and videography equipment. The materials appear to be high-quality metal and plastic.

Close-up of a professional camera tripod with a blue adjustment clamp. The black and silver tripod legs have a robust design with the clamp positioned centrally on the legs, used for adjusting height and stability. The model "SGT5" is labeled on the tripod.

The VHS10 Professional Fluid Head accompanying the SQ75 Tripod is designed for a 75mm half-bowl mount (which can be used on any compatible tripod that can support a payload of 10Kg/22lbs) and is equipped with seven steps of counterbalance along with “3+0” pan and tilt damping adjustments which the company says will give users precise panning and tilting control for unparalleled smoothness even at minimum or maximum capacities. This even includes working in extreme weather conditions (-20 to 70 degrees Celsius), as the system also includes both horseshoe feet and dual metal spikes. The fluid head itself provides users with -65 to +90 degree adjustable tilting and even includes a luminous bubble level for low-light shooting.

Three close-up shots of a black and silver tripod head with multiple adjustment knobs. The central image focuses on the VHS10 model label. The surrounding images highlight different mechanical details and components of the tripod legs and head.

Close-up of a black and silver camera tripod head with blue adjustment knobs and various numerical settings. The tripod head is labeled as "Sirui" and has intricate gears and a red button for precise adjustments.

The optional SV-FM central spreader and horseshoe accessories are designed for situations when shooting in an uneven environment, such as on stairs or ramps, when the fixed ground spreaders can’t be used. This “central” kit makes it possible to use the system without the inclusion of the ground spreader, allowing users to place the tripod in complicated settings.

A black camera tripod with three extendable legs splayed outwards, viewed from above. Each leg has adjustable locking mechanisms, and the tripod head features a blue label with text and a small logo. The tripod is isolated against a white background.

A foldable carbon fiber tripod is shown on the left with three separate black mounting brackets positioned to the right against a plain white background.

Pricing and Availability

The new SQ75+VHS10 One-Step Height Adjustment Twin-Leg Tripod Kit will be available on August 29th, 2024, retailing for $499 but will launch with about a 15% “super early bird” discount ($424) on the Sirui store

Image credits: Photographs by Sirui