SIRUI Video Tripod with Fluid Head, 74.8"/190cm Heavy Duty Tripod, AM-25S

High quality, easy to assemble Value for money

Thought I would leave it a while before writing a review. 1st off if your expecting a high end tripod packed with features then this isn’t it, but if you want something that is value for money, then this is it. I am no slouch when it comes to filming and I wanted a reliable tripod to hold my B Camera on, and it does it really well and to be honest, for the money you won’t get much better. I’ve Owen for over a month now and is getting regular usage and is still sturdy and does what I need it to do.

Excellent product

It’s a good quality economy tripod with fluid head and lightweight for the size. Great for budget kit or beginners. Nicely sized and square carry bag is very welcome, the construction is mostly aluminium so is fairly light and rigid. Plastic parts are chunky and many parts are metal, including the mounting plate which has an adjustable ¼20 thread and spring-loaded locating pin. Some issues I’ve noticed: There is a self-levelling spring, but it may as well not be there as it can barely right the head even without the weight of a camera atop. I guess it makes it slightly easier to attach things when it stays level. The pan fluid resistance is adjustable but not the tilt, although the tilt does have a lock which can be partially engaged to give more resistance. Repeated movements reduce the pan fluid resistance in that particular spot, so if you’re doing dry runs the resistance will change over time. It resets when left for a few minutes. The included rubber feet are ok for floors you don’t want to damage with the spikes, but are a pain to remove and reinstall. The legs extend in two stages, with locks at the top and bottom. The bottom locks affect the flimsiest section. Ideally one would use the bottom locks first to make further adjustments easier to reach, but this would result in a wobbly rig. Using the top locks first is much more stable, but then it’s a pain to use the bottom ones.

After years of using pro tripods from Sachtler etc, I needed a tripod just for locked off 3rd camera support. The adjustable pan drag is good but repeated fast left to right pans create a middle zone that has reduced drag. So a slo pan immiedietaly after a fast one might suffer from speeding up half way though the move. None of the reviews tell you that the tilt lock can also be used as a simple drag control and also never mentioned is that the tilt has a balancing spring to level the camera but it is not adjustable. I paid £122.00 on Amazon which makes it the bargain of the century as long as you don't expect it to perform like a £5k sachtler. At 190 cm it also extends to a much greater height than all my other tripods so perfect for getting over the heads of crowds.

Good quality no problems so far

Arrived on time well packaged easy to use worth the money

Overall product build quality is cheap. Centre spreader plastic disc cracked after using it a few times. Not sure how it cracked as always stored in the bag provided. Build quality is the only thing letting this tripod down. I would not have paid full price on Amazon. Also company doesn't sell this spare part.

This tripod is sturdy and the fluid head is running smoothly, it would be good enough for amateurs and professionals alike. It is heavy so it is not a travel tripod, but if you need a sturdy non vibrating tripod and don't want to spend thousands this is it. I can't comment on the long-term reliability as I didn't have it for long enough but the quality appears to be good to last for a long time. It comes with a good bag. I use it for spotting scope that needs stability and no vibration due to its large magnification.

Yup, they jacked up the price by more than double. It is a fantastic product though. Very complex but they made a very good tripod.

Nice quality/price rate

Se cercate un cavalletto leggero da portarvi in escursione o in vacanza, girate al largo: questo Sirui AM-25S è un "tank" pensato per chi ha bisogno di stabilità assoluta, precisione nei movimenti e affidabilità in contesti controllati o set video. COSTRUZIONE E STABILITÀ Appena tirato fuori dalla scatola si capisce subito di che pasta è fatto. La struttura a doppio tubo in alluminio e lo spreader centrale (la crociera che unisce le gambe) eliminano ogni tipo di flessione torsionale. L'ho testato sia con una camera leggera (Sony ZV-E10) che con setup molto più pesanti (Nikon D3s con ottiche professionali da 3-4kg) e non fa una piega. A 150-155 cm di altezza è una roccia: nessuna vibrazione, nemmeno se urtato accidentalmente. TESTA FLUIDA E MOVIMENTI Il brandeggio verticale è burro, molto fluido e senza scatti. La rotazione orizzontale (pan) richiede un minimo di pratica per chi viene dai cavalletti fotografici: bisogna agire sulla semisfera da 75mm per il livellamento iniziale e poi usare la manopola dedicata per regolare la frizione. Una volta settato, permette panoramiche cinematiche perfette. La slitta lunga è un plus fondamentale per bilanciare il baricentro con obiettivi pesanti. ERGONOMIA È un cavalletto "serio": pesante, ingombrante da chiuso e solido. In studio è un vantaggio enorme perché non si sposta di un millimetro, ma è decisamente poco pratico da trasportare a spalla per lunghi tratti. Il sistema di sblocco delle gambe è rapido e le punte in gomma nascondono i puntali in metallo per terreni difficili. PRO: Stabilità granitica anche alla massima estensione. Testa fluida di ottima qualità per questa fascia di prezzo. Base a semisfera per un livellamento rapidissimo della bolla. Supporta carichi pesanti (Reflex Pro con teleobiettivi) senza vibrazioni. CONTRO: Peso e ingombro (non è un cavalletto da viaggio). Manca una colonna centrale a cremagliera (l'altezza si regola solo dalle gambe). IN SINTESI Per il prezzo a cui viene proposto, è un affare incredibile. Offre prestazioni da supporto broadcast a una frazione del costo di marchi come Sachtler o Manfrotto. Se vi serve un supporto fisso per lo studio, per dirette streaming o riprese video professionali dove non dovete camminare per ore, non cercate oltre.

I’ve only used this tripod for a short time so far, but I’m honestly very impressed. For around $130, I didn’t expect this level of build quality and stability. I use it with a Sony a6700 and a Tamron 17-70mm lens, and the setup feels very stable on this tripod. The fluid head movements are smooth, controlled, and much better than I expected at this price point. Panning and tilting feel predictable, which makes it much easier to get clean video shots. The tripod itself feels well made and thoughtfully designed. The legs are solid, the head feels sturdy, and overall it gives the impression of a much more expensive piece of gear. The only downside is that it is definitely big and heavy. This is not a travel tripod, and I wouldn’t take it on a flight unless I was ready to pay for extra baggage. But for home use, studio work, local shoots, or situations where portability is not the main priority, it’s an excellent option. Overall, I’m very happy with the purchase. For the price, this tripod offers a lot of value and feels much more professional than I expected.