The full name of Sirui is Guangdong Sirui Optical Co., Ltd., founded in 2001 and located in Zhongshan City, Guangdong. Sirui is mainly engaged in tripods, gimbals, lenses, moisture-proof boxes and other photographic accessories, in the domestic market positioning, scale is similar to Bainuo, products exported to more than 60 countries and regions such as Europe, America and Japan, has a good reputation in the world, many shooting forums and evaluation media at home and abroad can see its figure, known for its high cost performance.
The characteristics of the Sirui tripod are not distinctive, the positioning is similar to that of Benro and Futubao, and the product is black and gray all over, and there is no other color embellishment, which is the most low-key of all brands. Each tripod is wrapped with a non-slip sponge on the three legs, the tentacles will not be cold in winter, the angle adjustment button is pressed, the support angle can be adjusted by pressing and holding, and it can be fixed when it is released, which is more convenient.
The price of Sirui tripod is about 300-3000 yuan, covering almost all categories, positioning, and use of tripod products, which is quite complete, naming conventions, and product attributes can be inferred from the model. The series of different positioning are divided by letters, the common photography tripod series are T, A, W, R series, and the camera tripod has the BTC series, followed by four digits, similar to the Naming Strategy of Home Credit, which represents the size of the pipe diameter, the material of the leg tube, the presence or absence of a bottom bracket, and the number of leg segments. The A1005 model has the following features: A series, No. 1 thinnest pipe diameter, aluminum alloy material, bottom bracket, 5 legs; The R5214 is as follows: R-series, 5-gauge gauge, carbon fibre, no bottom bracket, 4-section legs.
The model with the letter T (Travel) in the model is a travel model, the main appeal is that it is light and easy to store, including ET, TX, 3T series, all of which can be folded 180 degrees, the leg tube is 4-5 sections, the storage length including the gimbal is within 43cm, the weight is 1-2 kg, and the price of the set is about 400-1700 yuan. The ET series is characterized by a latch-type locking mechanism that can be locked in one step and is easy to open and close. Compared with the ET series, the TX series also adds the function of separate monopod, and the maximum height of the two-section bottom bracket is higher, and the functionality is significantly improved, while the weight and price are almost the same, so it is more recommended than the ET series.
3T series is a mini desktop tripod, the three-legged unfolded coverage area is small, the plate is thin, even if it is only equipped with a small camera, the stability is also worrying when the height is fully expanded, as a small desktop tripod made of aluminum alloy, the price of 390 yuan is low, Ma Xiaolu, Bainuo, Futubao have better choices.
A series is an entry-level tripod, there are only two, aluminum alloy A1005 price 398 yuan, carbon fiber material A1205 price 780 yuan, are one of the highest selling tripod items of Sirui, can be regarded as a simplified version of the TX series, both have reverse folding and split monopod functions, but the lack of two-section bottom bracket, the maximum height is slightly inferior. The aluminum alloy version weighs 1410g, the carbon fiber version weighs 1340g, the rest of the parameters are exactly the same, the weight difference is not obvious under double the price difference, obviously the aluminum alloy version is more worth buying. The W series is an enhanced version of the TX series, with the same basic parameters, and the main feature is that the leg tube is sealed, which is waterproof and dustproof, and can be used at the beach or on mud with confidence.
The model with R is a professional-grade tripod, the main appeal is sturdy and stable, including R, SR, RX series, without reverse folding and splitting monopod function, the number of sections is 3-4 sections, the first number in the model 4-5 products do not include the bottom bracket, such as R4213X, R5214X and other models, the bearing capacity can reach 25-30 kg, including the gimbal set price is about 1000-4000 yuan, and the Bainuo "combined" series, Futubao "Pantu" series positioning is comparable, the characteristics are not distinct, pipe structure There is no obvious difference between self-weight, load-bearing, height, and storage length from competing products, and can be substituted for each other.
The BCT series tripod for video broadcasting is generally similar to the Benro BV series, this kind of tripod pursues height and stability, lightness and storage are not the main considerations, so the structure is complex, the weight and length are large, and the height can reach 160cm without the bottom bracket, and the weight is about 4kg.
Sirui all products take 6 years warranty, which is equivalent to Bainuo, and most of the products are almost the same as domestic brands such as Bainuo and Futubao, with undistinctive characteristics, and there is no transverse function of the central axis of Manfrot and Bainuo's signboards, but it is better than the quality of the pass, and the packaging is also more particular, and there are competitive products in many price segments.