Sirui Quick Release Video Tripod Kit VT-01

Sirui Quick Release Video Tripod Kit VT-01: steady frames and controlled video pans

A night landscape or a long exposure calls for a support that stays put, while a video pan needs movement that doesn’t jerk at the start. The Sirui Quick Release Video Tripod Kit VT-01 combines an aluminium tripod with a fluid-damped video head for both kinds of work. Its side-loading quick-release design makes attaching equipment straightforward, including when you’re working with a heavier setup. That makes it a useful fit for videographers who want controlled movement, as well as still photographers working on landscapes, night scenes or astro photography. The fluid head is the key difference from a basic tripod head: its damping gives pans and tilts a more controlled feel, rather than a free, abrupt swing. For a fixed composition, the legs provide a stable base for long exposures; for video, the head and included handle give you a way to move the camera while keeping the tripod planted. Three leg sections and a centre spreader complete a setup aimed at steady support, with the flexibility to work at different heights. It’s a video-oriented kit that also earns its place when the priority is keeping a still frame steady.

Stability and setup

• Aluminium construction: The tripod uses aluminium alloy for a durable, stable support. It’s a straightforward material choice for a kit intended to carry camera equipment.
• Centre spreader: The included spreader links the legs and supports a stable stance when the tripod is opened out.
• Three-section legs: The legs use three sections, with side-operated flip locks to secure their position. That gives you a direct way to adjust the tripod for different shooting positions.
• Quick side-loading plate: The head accepts equipment from the side rather than relying on a conventional top-loading approach. A locking block and safety pin add extra security once the plate is in place.
• Rubber pads: Rubber contact pads help keep the tripod planted on the surface beneath it.
• Independent pan and tilt locks: Separate controls let you lock one direction while adjusting the other, useful when you need to refine a composition without releasing every movement.
• Repositionable handle: The included handle can be fitted on either side of the head and adjusted through 360 degrees, so you can set up the control where it feels natural.

Height and load

The VT-01 reaches a maximum height of 190 cm and adjusts down to 86 cm. At its 138 cm intermediate height, it offers another working position between those extremes. Folded, the tripod measures 90 cm, so it’s better suited to carrying as a full-size support than packing into a small bag. It weighs 4 kg and has a recommended maximum load of 10 kg; keep both figures in mind when choosing what to carry with the kit.

What's Included

• Sirui Quick Release Video Tripod Kit VT-01

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sirui
• Model: Quick Release Video Tripod Kit VT-01
• Type: Video tripod kit
• Material: Aluminium alloy
• Leg sections: 3
• Recommended maximum load: 10 kg
• Head: 75 mm head
• Pan range: 360°
• Tilt range: -65° to +90°
• Leg locks: Side-operated flip locks
• Colour: Black