Sirui VHS18 Professional Fluid Video Head

Sirui VHS18 Professional Fluid Video Head: Balance heavy rigs for controlled pans

The Sirui VHS18 Professional Fluid Video Head combines a 10-step counterbalance with adjustable fluid resistance for pan and tilt. Its counterbalance supports camera setups from 1.5 to 18 kg, making the head especially relevant for tripod-based video work with substantial rigs. The stepped system is a distinctive feature: it gives you defined balance settings rather than a continuously adjustable counterweight. For video makers, the VHS18’s fluid movement and 360° pan support measured camera moves across a full circle. Its tilt range runs from -65° to +90°, covering steep upward and downward framing as well as level shots. A side-loading platform speeds up mounting from one side, and the camera can then move 30 mm forwards or backwards for position adjustment. That travel is particularly useful with telephoto lenses, where camera balance and framing position matter during a follow shot. The head also suits careful tripod framing for product videos, interviews and panoramic video pans. The 7+0-step damping adjustment gives you settings for tailoring pan and tilt resistance to the setup. It’s a substantial fluid head with defined controls and useful fore-and-aft movement, rather than a lightweight head for a minimal travel kit.

On location

• 10-step counterbalance: Supports camera rigs across a 1.5–18 kg load range. The stepped settings provide defined balance options for different setups.
• 7+0-step damping adjustment: Adjustable resistance for pan and tilt gives video moves a controlled feel. The numbered adjustment is useful when you want to return to a chosen damping setting.
• Side-loading platform: The camera slides in from the side, so mounting or removing equipment is straightforward from that direction, for both lighter and heavier setups.
• 30 mm fore-and-aft travel: After loading the camera, shift its position forwards or backwards for framing and balance adjustment. The travel is especially relevant with a telephoto lens.
• 360° pan: The head pans through a complete circle, supporting continuous horizontal camera movement and full-circle video pans.
• -65° to +90° tilt: This range accommodates both downward and upward angles, useful when a shot needs to move between different heights or perspectives.

Height and load

The head measures 306 mm in height and weighs 3.5 kg, so account for both when planning a tripod setup and carrying your support kit. Its maximum supported load is 18 kg. That capacity makes it important to consider the combined weight of the camera and attached equipment when selecting a setup; the head itself is a substantial part of the kit.

What's Included

• Sirui VHS18 Professional Fluid Video Head

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sirui
• Model: VHS18 Professional Fluid Video Head
• Type: Tripod head
• Counterbalance: 10 steps; supports 1.5–18 kg
• Damping adjustment: 7+0 steps
• Pan: 360°
• Tilt: -65° to +90°
• Fore-and-aft adjustment: 30 mm
• Height: 306 mm
• Weight: 3.5 kg