SIRUI SQ75+VHS10 Carbon Fiber Tripod, 71.7” Video Tripod with Professional Video Fluid Head, 7-Step Counterbalance, 4-Step Tilt/Pan Damping Adjust, Rapid Setup for Camera, Max Load 10kg/22lb

Likes solid build easy to adjust latch and relatively light. The counter balance on the head is a huge deal because it allows the camera to stay in place when you stop panning or tilting. Without the counter balance, you have to constantly balance the camera with your hands.Dislike being that I have to purchase a separate middle spreader. Without the middle spreader, you cannot lay on uneven ground. For example, you cannot set up the tripod on a bleacher for sport event with the bottom spreader. If you remove the bottom spreader, the three lakes will spread out flat.

EDIT/UPDATE 3/27/2025: After spending quite a bit of time with the VHS10 head, I have found a shortcoming. It may not affect your shooting if you are not doing very precise work with long lenses. I am, and have found a problem. Using a 150mm (Sirui Venus) lens and doing precise, slow moves, it is almost impossible to come to a rock-steady stop frame. The head does a little back pan after you gently stop the pan on the frame you desire. It's small, and you could cut the shot early in the edit...unless your work/shot is largely a still life/landscape with depth...which is a kind of shot that requires the shot linger on that final composition. It's mild, but a dead giveaway/compromise of the shot. I tried/verified this on both of the VHS10s I have; same problem with both. You might be able to overcome this with multiple takes/attempts for each shot, but that may not be a luxury you have. This is a big deal to my work, so I'm up in the air on whether to keep this, but purchase a higher end head for long lens shots. Unfortunately, overcoming this means moving up to larger, heavier, MUCH more expensive 100mm bowl gear. Very nice head in every way, otherwise. END of EDIT/UPDATE.I am preparing for a lot of video shooting that will consist of a significant amount of longer focal lengths. I tried one fluid head that I thought was going to do the job, but discovered that is was not stable enough with lenses over 75mm, despite being well below its max load spec. By that I mean "jiggly" with the lightest touch on a static shot. This Sirui was what I chose to try next. Even in the photos of the listing, it just looks beefier and its max load spec is higher.In the photo, you can see it is likely that the large base plate and heavy-duty locking mechanism are what account for the stability.It did not disappoint. In fact, I'm extremely impressed with it in every way. The head is just beefier and bigger. Yes, heavier, but that is the price for stability in this scenario. It's pan and tilt damping is good and strong. You can adjust it to be quite stiff (resistant) to movement. It is as close to what I am accustomed to in my professional career in features, the O'Connor 2575, as I have found in prosumer products. My wife is accustomed to seeing me at work with either a Panahead or an O'Connor 2575. Upon seeing the Sirui, she approvingly commented "That's more like what I'm used to seeing you use."The tripod is much more like in the pro world, too. Ingenious leg extension/lowering design with just one clamp for each leg up top; no bending over to multiple clamps. Quick changes. Great ball leveler. The ground spreader keeps the legs under control, but can easily be removed if out on soil where you can spike the feet into the ground.I like it so much that I bought a second as a backup. Cheers, RF, SOC

Sirui outdid themselves with this tripod. You will not regret purchasing it! The adjustments are flawless and effortless. I cannot find anything I do not like about it. The assist handle for raising and lowering the tripod with a camera mounted is the cherry on top.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Let me tell y’all something—this tripod? OH, IT AIN’T JUST A TRIPOD. This here is a GAME-CHANGER. We’re talking stability so solid, it could hold up the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And that mid-level spreader? WHEW, it’s like the secret sauce on your mama’s barbecue. Smooth, sturdy, and oh-so-satisfying.You got a heavy camera? No problem, partner. This baby will cradle your gear like it’s rocking a newborn to sleep. Setting up? So easy, it’s like the tripod is reading your mind. You’ll be locked and leveled faster than a cheetah on espresso.I’ve used a lot of tripods, but this one? THIS ONE RIGHT HERE? It’s the Rolls Royce of camera support. I’d marry it if I could. If you don’t have this in your gear bag, are you even a filmmaker? Don’t think, just click ‘Buy Now.’ Your shots—and your life—will thank you.

Below is my initial review… but after my freakout, Sirui reached out to me a second time, watched my video of the issue, and sent some videos showing how to undo some screws and adjust the tightness of the leg. And now everything works fine! So thank you Sirui, I can now recommend this tripod as a sturdy and quick height-adjustment tripod, good bang for the buck. Just don’t turn your back on set and have some inexperienced grips start twisting legs that aren’t supposed to be twisted. Like I did. But even if that happens, there’s a fix, so that’s cool. Original review with my issue below…- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -This tripod was pretty fantastic… for the first 2 months. But then on its first real shoot on set, one of the legs got messed up somehow, and now that leg requires excessive overtightening to prevent it from collapsing while filming.Sirui was quick to respond to my request for assistance on this Amazon page, and they arranged for me to ship the tripod to their New Jersey location for repair. But given the size and weight of the box, the shipment rang up as about $280, which Sirui said I would have to pay out of pocket. Um… no.I’m an indie filmmaker who decided to finally up my game, scrounge together some cash, and get a pro-level tripod that is durable and can be set up quickly. Now I’m stuck with crippled sticks. This will be my last Sirui experience.

Fast, strong, steady, and reliable

Very good workhorse tripod. Going to get the next version up for my second tripod. Totally a steal of a deal. Fluid head is GREAT quality and the tripod is VERY sturdy. It hold my black magic rigged out with cine lenses, wireless follow focus, mateebox, v mounts, monitor etc with no problem. highly recommend.

It’s nice but but the spreaders never stay locked making it hard to collapse and move quickly which is the main reason I bought it.