Learn & Explore Series Episode 94
"Sirui Tripods"
Did You Know?
A 1/4-20 screw thread is standard for tripods that accept consumer-grade cameras. Other tripods have a 3/8-16 screw thread or a 1/4-20 screw thread adapter for use with professional-grade cameras and tripods.
Did You Know?
Lower-cost tripods are typically made of aluminum while higher-priced tripods are made of carbon fiber, which is of a lighter weight, but sturdier and stronger than aluminum.
Did You Know?
When choosing a tripod, load-bearing capacity, maximum height, height collapsed and weight are the four factors of the legs to compare.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- How long have Sirui tripods been around?
- How about what is new for 2014?
- With today’s cameras that can work in low light, why do you need a tripod?
- What sort of camera are these most designed for?
- When a company designs a new product, they have a certain targeted audience or avatar in mind? I understand we are talking photographers, but specifically what type of photographers are we talking these tripods were designed for?
- In general, what are the benefits of getting a carbon fiber tripod vs aluminum?
- Sirui has 9 different tripod series, what are the main differences?
- When ordering a tripod, how do you determine what height the tripod should be?
- Speaking of height, which of these tripods has the lowest useable height?
- What are some of the features you look for in a tripod?
- Some of the Sirui tripods have a center column, can you expound a little about its importance and use?
- Now you folks have some pretty impressive tripods for the video folks, can you share with us, what makes these so special?
- What makes the TOX series tripod so unique?
- How do you personally feel these tripods compare to others on the market?
- Let’s talk about warranty? What sort of warranty do these tripods have?