We all know that, nowadays if you want a good tripod, you will have to spend quite some money on it. Especially if you’ve been looking for an affordable quick-release tripod for medium-sized cameras, it’s very likely you’ve been out of luck so far. That’s why, the SIRUI SVT75 Rapid Tripod System quickly piqued my interest. Keep reading or jump right into the video to find out what I love and absolutely hate about this new tripod system! For the longest time, there hasn’t been much improvement when it comes to tripod legs. That is until a few years ago when Sachtler introduced the flowtech tripod, which was innovative because it has three plastic latches just below the head that allow for quick release of the entire leg by just releasing one latch per leg. You are still able to keep your hands close to the head to stabilize the camera. Sachtler flow tech with quick-release system for tripod legs. Image credit: CineD Latch patent As the flowtech turned out to be a great success, the patented technology prevented competitors from releasing anything comparable. Fast forward to 2023, and I was pleased to see the announcement of the new SIRUI SVT75 Rapid Tripod System, which, at first glance, looks like a product that has the same concept but in a more familiar shape. According to the company, the SIRUI Rapid legs have their own unique patents but use a similar latch design close to the tripod bowl. Rapid legs aluminum...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 6 September, 2023