SIRUI AM-25S Video Tripod, 74.8" Professional Heavy Duty Tripod with Adjustable Damping Fluid Head for Camcorder, Cameras, DSLR, 360° Pan & +90°/-75° Tilt, Quick Release Plate, Max Load 22.0lb

Awesome casters. really professional look, construction and feel.

I'm a casting director and also offer audition recording services for actors. I use a top of the line consumer camera with an attached boom mic, so nothing too heavy, but this tripod could clearly handle much heavier professional gear. During auditions, and going from record session to record session, the height of the camera is constantly adjusting up and down to accommodate actor height differences, sitting, standing, etc. This has been a challenge for the lighter weight consumer tripods, even with the larger legs, but not enough to justify a big and bulky $600+ tripod geared more towards professional gear. However, the SIRUI AM-255 is the "just right" fit between consumer and professional needs, to include the price. The floating head is a bonus feature I never knew how much I needed and wanted. The added height from previous, less stable 72" options is really helpful with actors over 6 foot. My last tripod was a top price point among consumer offerings, much heavier duty than previous options, but there was an audible sound whenever tilting up and down that was very frustrating. Not so with the AM-255. All is quiet and smooth, and the unit is super stable, easy to raise and lower without risking pinched fingers while doing so. The size and weight are sturdy, but lightweight enough to travel with for remote projects. If I had a additional casting or recording rooms, I'd purchase this tripod again and again, but as one of my actor clients noted while admiring my new purchase - "This may go with you to the grave it's so well built!"

Build quality on this is fantastic. Heavy duty, supports my camera and teleprompter with no issues. Not the type of tripod you’d travel with but good for shooting videos in your office or studio with a mirrorless set up. I’d heard a lot of good things about Sirui prior to this, and the max weight capacity of 22lbs caught my eye. Very happy with this purchase.

Great product for the price

It is nice in almost any aspect for less than $150. but I'm gonne put 4 stars because it doesn't have tilt lock, the only way to lock tilt is by regulate hardness until tilt gets locked.

The tripod is very stable and seems to be well made. Perfect for our application

The only issue I have is that the fluid motion feels like it sticks in some positions. The best way I know how to describe it is if there were groves that are at some points and it snaps in place for those grooves when you are following a subject. I've tried loosening and tightening and it still snaps in place. I everything else is awesome!!! I love the plate and it comes with 2 different size screws. It also has multiple places to add accessories.UPDATE: user error...I didn't have the "unlock" fully engaged and it was trying to lock in place...which is what I was feeling with the "sticking" in the grooves.

I am gradually upping my game in videography and photography. I recently purchased a 160mm lens for my digital camera. I quickly learned that my old tripod wasn't up to the task of carrying this beast of a lens, so I started shopping for a more sturdy tripod. I chose the SIRUI AM-25S Video Tripod because it is rated to carry a heavy camera, and it is tall enough for me (I'm 6'4", and I want my lens at eye level). I just received my SIRUI AM-25S Video Tripod and have yet to use it on an incident, but my confidence is high! If I feel otherwise after using it for a while, I'll amend my review. For now I'll say this is an amazing tripod and a shockingly good value.