Sirui W-2204 Carbon Fibre & K-30x Review 2018

Nice review. I would have liked a better explanation on how to adjust the tension on the ball head and what is the function of the inner blue ring.

Thank you for this review. I have been saving up for this tripod for a while now and I am going continue with my purchase. :)

I bought this tripod because of this review. The tripod is not small, but so stable. The smaller extension has the ability to be mounted with a hook at the bottom. So I lose maybe a ounce of weight.

I don't care how "good" a product is, even a Bentley or a Bugatti or a Leica xx or whatever have "downsides".

The good things speak for themselves. Tell me about the negatives, the downsides, even a couple of (yes they're super subjective, but tell me anyway) pet peeves or things you would change. You did a great job by mentioning that "thumbscrew" issue. That's 'deal-breaker' for me. I prefer the traditional setup of 3 separate knobs, because, as you pointed out, that thumbscrew is not conducive to using in cold weather and/or while wearing gloves.

How does their warranty stack up against competitors (Benro, Manfrotto, Giottos, etc.) in the same class?

A few years back, I bought the MeFoto travel tripod because everyone online was sucking MeFoto's dick. I bought the thing, used it three times...…………………….well, technically, TWICE. Fucking thing (fortunately) fell apart in my living room (instead of on a cliff) on the third try.

Want to know the DOWNSIDES of a travel tripod, no matter how "light" it is or the "cool" colors it comes in or the "cute" little tripod bag that comes with it?

The fucking legs (sections) are held together by shitty little plastic clips (probably made in China...………..and that probably cost the company about 10 cents apiece to mold, extrude, or whatever.

"Yeah, so what Alderman, everything is plastic and made in China nowadays."

Fuck you! That's "So what". Does it seem "smart" to put your $1,000 (or whatever) camera and your $2,000 (or whatever) lenses on something that's held together with $1's worth of plastic?

Yeah, well I've seen a lot of video's about, "travel tripods", but I ain't seen none that talk about the shitty little plastic bushings, clips, whatever you call them.

LPT: Implement a daily pushup routine into your life and buy a used, name brand aluminum (or wood) tripod that was made in the 1990's...……………..preferably manufactured in Japan or Germany.

You're welcome.

Hi how are the tripod and the bullhead holding up after several months?

Is this thing stable enough for macro? Good review.

If its good enough for Ken Duncan with a 100 megapixel Phase One medium format camera it should be worth getting

Awesome review :)

nice JOB...well done

Need to do a review on the w-1204

Dear, sir! A big THANK to you, for this very good and nicely made, fine and helpful review of this unique tripod made by Sirui! May I ask you if you are comfortable with the total weight of this W-2204 in carbon fiber or would you consider sometimes to have the "little brother" I think having the less weight about 1 400 g but also being a bit shorter compared with W-2204? One more question, have you ever considered giving the Arca Swiss Monoball p0 Ballhead a try and attached to your W-2204? Why I am asking, it is because P0 has a unique function to make to the very comfortable panorama head if you sometimes also capturing panoramics? Anyhow, your review is a joy to watch! Thank so very much, and I do wishing you all the Very Best always! Best Regards from Sweden!

most stupid intro sound ever!!

Next time set the 70-200 on its foot and onto the ball head.......you are risking screwing up your flange the way you mount the camera body instead!!!

The wrist strap gets used with the mono pod. It can be very useful.

Thanks for the review, also from Australia here! I was looking at the Benro FGP28C with the rotating column. Would u recommend the W2204 for macro?

Superb video review!!! Thank u...

Is the center column removable?

This tripod is TOUGH 💪 I dragged it all over Scotland (without it’s dedicated bag) on public transport, lashed to the bottom of my backpack and it survived everything I threw at it with barely a scratch. Great video 😊

Kill the sound effects ......

The music volume is insanely high compared to the speaking sections

Awesome review 👍. However Replace the ball head with a Acratech Panoramic Head & leveling plate. Match made in heaven.

How sturdy is it in windy conditions? Reliable or does the img have motion blur? Does it do a good job absorbing vibrations?

Wow nice video sir keep it up. Thanks for sharing please stay safe and healthy.

Very nice review. Do you know what's the difference between r, t and w series?

What about the Sirui w-1204 and 1204 is also great tripod even lighter and hold heavier?

Thanks for the great illuminating video. I am trying to decide between the K20x or the K30x for my Benro TMA38CL which is quite a large tripod. Any advice?

Thank you for the in-depth review. What's the diameter of the base?

I had it for one year. My photography style forces me to stay inside the water continuously. IT is not as much water proof as they say... mine died definitively after one year. The gaskets stoped working so water started to go inside the legs, and in a few more the carbon fiber inside the joints broke up and two of the legs lost its ability to be folded. A disaster. Not a hater... I have two Siri travel tripods that I love... but don-t spend the money in this one if you expect to be really waterproof. I didn’t get any support from the seller (I bought it in an eBay shop... my mistake). I can send you photos of the broken parts if you want. I am using a berlebach now which I love and it deals perfectly with the water.

Is this combo still the gold standard for outdoor/landscape photography in Australia?

Your explanation of the thumbscrew wasn’t clear. What is it used for? Is it a pretension adjustment for the ball head?

Hi Etchd, my set (Nikon D500, 70-200mm f2.8 and teleconverter) weighs 2.8kg. This tripod looks very good to me and corresponds to what I'm looking for considering it has spikes, the type of dish and the automatic locking system at the angles. I think these are the normal requirements for a good tripod choice for nature and andscape photography. I'm 1.70m tall and I don't use the extendable column (I only use it in "emergency"), this tripod isnt low for me? Anyway, i'm in doubt with the new sirui ST124. What's your opinion? Thanks

Nice review. Can you please tell me what the diameter of the centre column is?

Just got one used and put my fluid head on it which makes it a little heavier than I thought, but it's a "middle weight" that checks all my boxes, and has replaced a larger " studio" and smaller travel.
Just need to see a lighter head.

I love the random silly clips 😂

Your volume goes up too much when you play the music, that ain't cool

FUCKING BACKGROUND MUSIC ASSSSSSHOLLLLE