Sirui SVM165 Rapid Monopod Review

[@cyb]

Love videos like this because actual users show how they use it for real

[@brianknight7208]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Helps to hear from someone who uses it.

[@dr.lopuckdds2603]

well done…you covered all the salient features we need in the field

[@GregHarkPhoto]

That was an amazing thoughtful and thorough review. Thank you for sharing.

[@4x4_travel]

Love the setup and really appreciate the review and demonstration!

[@stevenkersting3494]

Thanks!

[@Benayahu223]

Great review and insane looking adapter for your camera. Hilarious that you said the monopod is heavy,...when your camera system is 20 lbs alone 😆. Love the ingenuity, you should attach a 203 to the front of that brace...for emergency scenarios.

[@stevenkersting3494]

LOL, I could use smoke grenades for effect!

[@RobertRieser]

Perfect Steven! Thanks for the valuable review. I have bought an iFootage Cobra 3 today, and are comparing it to the Siriu SVM. I will also use it for wildlife photography with a Fuji H2S and 150-600mm Lens.

[@stevenkersting3494]

Did you get the Cobra 3 Strike from kickstarter?

[@navpreetsingh8156]

Ahh I didn't notice the rattle part, mine had arrived and rattles way too much for use, I'm thinking of opening it up like you have and trying to shove some sort of rubber up there to stop the rattle

[@rohgab298]

Thank You, your review is exactly what i needed.

[@isabelleelise9158]

Bonjour Steven, merci infiniment pour cette video comparative ! J'ai déjà le monopode SERUI SVM mais le SVM 145 au lieu du SVM 165. Quelle différence ?

[@waynosfotoscameras]

Thanks for the honest review ❤

[@wakuyanow]

Great review.

[@DanOhPhotography]

Two questions 1) Did you consider iFootage 3? It does not have Rapid release / retract though it has snap on leg locks. 2) what shoulder harness do you use? Looks even load of heavy prime lens on both sides OP / TECH?

[@stevenkersting3494]

I briefly considered the ifootage cobra strike 3 on kickstarter, but it is too light duty (11lb capacity). Their other tripods are otherwise unsuitable for me and very much like other's I have tried. The harness is a SharpShooter Industries SEH (self equalizing harness)... it is designed to share the load evenly between both sides. But it is not on the website yet; it's only being sold in limited qtty through direct inquiry/word-of-mouth... that should change soon though.

[@imzaazmi]

Thank you

[@hermesphotography]

Love karen stopping and taking a look before the husband pulled her out of frame 😅

[@andyvan5692]

great video, and nice gun stock, but what is it, as not many are around, for obvious reasons, esp. with a long lens on!; PS, there is a use for the monopod feet, use it like a shooter uses a bipod, so you can lay it down on a table, or just to rest it, off of the shoulder harness.(or if birding, from a table, in a hide)

[@stevenkersting3494]

Thanks, the stock is a SharpShooter Camera Mount ( sharpshooterindustries.com ); that one is specific to Nikon Z series cameras. We've been making/selling them internationally for 2 decades with no issues ever reported... but a little common sense is probably required. I.e. don't use it unannounced at a sports stadium; it is intended primarily for wildlife photography. The Camera Mount can also attach to a picatinny bipod in a couple of ways (optional); I use a UTG recon 360 bipod sometimes. I agree that the foot has some uses, it's just that I already have all of those uses covered with something I like better.

[@oldidea]

Hi Steven, how is the Sirui SVM165 doing? I am thinking of getting one soon. So hope you can share your view on the field use after this post , that's about a month from your post date. Thanks for sharing your view on this video.

[@stevenkersting3494]

Still in use and still my favorite support. Sometimes a tripod is better (stationary), and sometimes I would prefer no support at all (lighter kit); but when moving and needing/wanting some additional support it's the best yet. I still wish it was lighter, and the Induro TH4 head makes that a lot worse (adds 50%); but it seems everything is a tradeoff of some sort.

[@bokbokeh]

Thanks

[@roniamarie]

Do you know if any other harnesses will allow you to use this monopod this way without having to get the sharp shooter mount???

[@stevenkersting3494]

Pretty much any sling strap that attaches via arca swiss clamp. You could use a QD strap and an arca swiss clamp with QD socket (like the Kirk QRC-1QD), or a Black rapid strap attached to an Acratech Swift Clamp... lots of options. Main thing is you will need a long foot or arca swiss rail on the lens.

[@hautehussey]

Rattle is a no go for me. And I can’t do the Sirui foot anymore. The rubber is marking some of my clothes when I hold it to my waist.

[@navpreetsingh8156]

I've just brought it and must have missed the rattle part, it rattles like crazy, I'm going to open it up and try figure out what's rattling it's absolutely unusable make so much noise in use

[@navpreetsingh8156]

I've fixed the rattle!

[@stevenkersting3494]

@@navpreetsingh8156 how did you fix it?

[@enricocarocci]

Hi nice video thanks! I just bought this monopod but I don't understand how you can adjust the resistance of the two segments to make them the same. Could you please help me?

[@stevenkersting3494]

Sure, it's pretty easy; although it took me quite a while to figure out. Remove the four set screws from the lower collar (or back them out a good ways). Then turn that collar to increase/decrease the friction until it matches the upper collar's (non-adjustable) friction level. I found it easier to judge the friction levels/match with the twist lock not tightened fully, so they both slipped with the same lighter force. Reinstall/secure the set screws once the final adjustment is made. I imagine this adjustment may be required occasionally as the upper collar wears in over time... I have not encountered that yet. If you lose a set screw from the lower collar you can use one from the upper collar to replace it... the upper set screws don't really do anything important.

[@enricocarocci]

@@stevenkersting3494 OK, thanks! So I loosen the allen screws on the two joints, loosen these two until the tension is homogeneous and then tighten the screws again? Could I do some damage by doing this procedure? For example, by loosening the allens then the swiss lock system no longer works

[@stevenkersting3494]

Only adjust the lower joint; the upper joint is not adjustable. There is no risk other than if you take it completely apart and loose a part.

[@navpreetsingh8156]

I've fixed the rattle!

[@stevenkersting3494]

What did you do to fix it?

[@oldidea]

What head are you using for the SIRUI 165CM? Thanks.

[@stevenkersting3494]

Induro TH4. It is discontinued; but can be purchased for very reasonable price used (~ $50) from places like KEH, Roberts Camera, etc. New price is/was ~ $150 - $170

[@alexf4390]

Which brand harness are you using ?

[@stevenkersting3494]

It's a SharpShooter Industries SEH (self equalizing harness)... It's not on the website yet...

[@alexf4390]

Thanks for the kind reply

[@tonybarriere2297]

Model and compagny for rifle stock mount

[@stevenkersting3494]

sharpshooterindustries.com That one is the Z mount for Nikon Z camera that work with the MC-N10 remote grip.