SiruiSL-200 Carbon Fiber Tripod Extension Pole, Two-Section Center Column Extender for Tripods

I bought this in 2023 and for the last two years it has been my primary, go to, tripod for hikes and backyard photography. Because its small, it packs easily for the longer distance walks or hikes I take. Im 5’10” and I have to crouch down a bit in order to look through the viewfinder of my camera. So I normaly just sit, or kneel and keep the camera low while using it.The legs extend and retract easy and the entire design feels SOLID.If you want a tripod that wont break the bank and will give you maximum value, look no further than the Sirui AM-284.

I was really trying to avoid paying $300 for a low profile, heavy duty tripod. I didn't need a fluid head because at this height, I'm locking my shots off, so the ball head is completely sufficient. Aside from height... Stability, portability, adjustability and weight are my priorities.This carbon fiber SIRUI AM-223 ticks all of those boxes, and saved me some money. Not sure about everyone else -- while tri-pods are one of the most important pieces of gear when shooting from a fixed position, they're usually the least exciting purchases to make. At the $100 price point, I didn't feel that pain, and even felt a bit of excitement as it revealed itself when I pulled it out from it's included travel satchel. $100, sturdy, portable, adjustable and carbon fiber. My built out FX3 looks pretty substantial on it, and it f its into the water bottle holders in my bags.Not a bad setup for anyone who shares the same sentiment and goals as me. Worth a try!

Amazing, well built, perfect for my seestar S30.

This is my third tripod made by Sirui. I wanted this one specifically for backpacking. I need a lightweight tripod that can support a full frame camera. The legs are great and what you expect because they are sturdy and lightweight. They work.But the little feet fell off. First one got randomly lost. Then a second one I found halfway unscrewed. So I just gave up and took off all three little feet. It's annoying that there is this extra part (the feet) which don't offer much and then came off on their own.The ball head is not light. It's not great. I switched it out. Everybody tries to make a sturdy metal ball head because they think we all want that. Well I already have several like that and they are heavy. I want one that is plastic and lightweight because I'm only using it on special trips where weight is critical.So.... mixed review. I still use this because the legs are excellent.

This (AM-223) is a very short tripod, not a full sized tripod, not something you will use to take family pictures, not something you will use to sit on the ground and take pictures of fireworks, or pics of the sunset. Well ... unless you want to bend over a lot.However, I'm SOOOOOO glad someone finally made a ROCK SOLID small tripod!!! I like to hike, backpack, and shoot nature - flowers, animals, waterfalls, etc.. My full sized tripods (Benro, Manfrotto, etc) have great stability ... total pain to heft those guys some of the places I go. So I don't. I've got a several Al and carbon travel tripods from similar level manufacturers. They are good, but still a bit bulky/long and really, I never extend the legs beyond maybe one segment as extending more they cross that line of adequate stability IMHO. And I have to rework them and/or remove the center column so they can go low. Then there are those table-top versions that are compact and light but are flimsy even from decent brands. And the heads on those ... can we even call those "heads"...?? Makes me want to cry. That's where this guy comes in. Even though it's far more compact than my travel tripods, it's more stable d/t larger leg diameter and overall beefier construction. Finally, a short/small/compact tripod that is rock solid.It holds a FF DSLR (ie Nikon D750) with a decent sized lens (ie 70-200F2.8 using the collar mount of course, 105F2.8 micro, even my 135mmF2DF... etc.) without any problem. For mirrorless, I shoot SONY and use MFT when I'm going light; for those it's more than solid, no problem with anything I've got for those including fast telephotos.Works with my dozens of different brands (some cheap-o no-names) Arca plates - locks them all down tight. Ball head is solid and smooth (not RRS or Kirk, or such, but on par with similar brands/price). No creep, even with heavier setup and in vertical. Legs flatten out so goes as low as any other tripod I have, and is very stable with legs 'flat.'I've used it for 4-5 months (I typically wait to write reviews until I've really put an item through it's paces...) and it's holding up and functioning great. No concerns about quality, durability, or function.Fantastic compact tripod. If you need elevation to sitting/standing position, then go with the typical carbon or Al travel tripod - there are lots of those, including larger models in this line. If you don't need much elevation AND you want compact BUY THIS ONE! I've been looking for/ waiting for this guy for 30 years!!

I have only used them 5 or 6 times, but so far no sand or grit has gotten in even though I have stuck them in mud, sand, and partway underwater. Solid, more so than you would think by the size and price. thankfully NO SHAKY CENTER COLUMN (I cant stand center columns!) they can made great tripods average and average tripods junk. Its easy to unlock all the leg sections with one twist, plenty tall considering how easy they are to pack, haul around strapped to my camera bags.Really happy with these, I was starting to think I was doomed to only use my massive Gitzos. These work great with my Nikon 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 with my Z8 and Mamiya 645, 45mm 2.8, 80mm 1.9, 150mm and are ideal for mid and smallish sized mirrorless cameras... I have shoot with wide angle lenses for several minute exposures and 1/15th-1/30th with the longer lenses and macro.

perfect travel tripod, can fit inside my samsonite sling bag with my fuji cam. arrived earlier than expected. no complaints and very satisfied with this high quality product!

Very strong and stiff tripod holds my telescope and mount (22 lbs) well with well dampened vibration. Also adds very little weight to my setup, easy to carry.