Sirui M3204 M Series Tripod Legs 4 Section 58.7in Height Carbon - Sirui M-3204

Using Sirui M3204 M Series Tripod Legs for outdoor photo shot is very helpfull

so as a professional photographer, a photo shoot without a tripod is unthinkable. Nice if you are in the studio to weight and pack size must not worry. If man / woman but a lot and well as outdoor works, who knows how quickly the (unnecessary) kilos of equipment take their toll and in the truest sense of the words can be a burden. In addition, since last year, refuse certain countries permit the carrying of tripods in hand luggage (eg Republic of China) and banish this equipment necessarily the case. This for me the decisive factors in the choice of the new stand were set:

- Maximum capacity> 15 kg
- Lightweight
- Minimum stuff size
- Longevity

Some research on the internet I have then quickly led to SIRUI, one in Germany and previously little-known brand in comparison test yet rather neglected. Through my good contacts in Asia, however, I was able to fall back on so some experience with the brand and finally decided to buy it.

The stand comes in a handy box. Included are the compact and high quality packing bag (Manfrotto, Gitzo, Benro & Co. can cut a thick slice since). With a size of 55 x 13 x 13 cm it fits so well on the flight and in a suitcase. The bag includes a tripod, in a Zipplock tool bag, the strap, the strap, and the short center column in a separate textile bag protected from damage. Since the tripod legs can be folded at the top and thus applied directly to the central column, the package is actually minimized.

The twist lock leg adjusters are very smooth but just jam and perfectly, the adjustment of the leg length is smooth and uniform. Also, the center column can be removed after unscrewing the screw without noticeable play easily adjusted in height. One of the legs can be removed and used to turn the panel into an enclosed head Einbeistativ. To good use in buildings or events in which a tripod is not allowed. What surprised me very pleasant is the fact that this stand smells despite 8-ply carbon NOT! Carbon fiber tripods with other manufacturers initially spread ever an unpleasant, pungent and foul odor of the resin used by Ausdünstigen but on this tripod is absolutely nothing which can be locked!

The first test shoot with 200-400mm lens and professional DSLR and 2 teleconverter shows at the highest magnification despite autumnal winds no vibration or blurring in the image. If necessary, can be connected to the hook of the central column attached additionally a counterweight, which can provide for further stabilization of the stand.

Everything perfect? YES! .... almost. The stand is without doubt currently the best that the market has to offer for my needs and that too at a very good price. Similar material, for example at Really Right Stuff blows up as even the 4-digit range in Euros with the same performance and quality. This earned the M-3204 at least 6 stars. The only drawback in my opinion, is that the standard carrying bag is then measured but quite narrow. I use the M-3204 one KIRK BH-1 Ballhead and when installed the team just barely fits me tooth and nail into the pocket. In the interest of the zipper, it is therefore perhaps be advisable on long and rough transport lifting the ball from the stand or to move to a suitable transport packaging from third parties. But that can live with.

So my conclusion: Absolutely TOP-stand for camera tripods