Sirui SVM165 Rapid Monopod Review

I believe this is the best monopod for wildlife photography available on the market.
Custom stainless spike foot for the SVM Rapid monopods:
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[@brianknight7208]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Helps to hear from someone who uses it.

[@cyb]

Love videos like this because actual users show how they use it for real

[@4x4_travel]

Love the setup and really appreciate the review and demonstration!

[@stevenkersting3494]

Thanks!

[@hermesmedia543]

Love karen stopping and taking a look before the husband pulled her out of frame 😅

[@RobertRieser]

Perfect Steven! Thanks for the valuable review. I have bought an iFootage Cobra 3 today, and are comparing it to the Siriu SVM. I will also use it for wildlife photography with a Fuji H2S and 150-600mm Lens.

[@stevenkersting3494]

Did you get the Cobra 3 Strike from kickstarter?

[@rohgab298]

Thank You, your review is exactly what i needed.

[@DanOhPhotography]

Two questions 1) Did you consider iFootage 3? It does not have Rapid release / retract though it has snap on leg locks. 2) what shoulder harness do you use? Looks even load of heavy prime lens on both sides OP / TECH?

[@stevenkersting3494]

I briefly considered the ifootage cobra strike 3 on kickstarter, but it is too light duty (11lb capacity). Their other tripods are otherwise unsuitable for me and very much like other's I have tried.
The harness is a SharpShooter Industries SEH (self equalizing harness)... it is designed to share the load evenly between both sides. But it is not on the website yet; it's only being sold in limited qtty through direct inquiry/word-of-mouth... that should change soon though.

[@oldidea]

Hi Steven, how is the Sirui SVM165 doing? I am thinking of getting one soon. So hope you can share your view on the field use after this post , that's about a month from your post date. Thanks for sharing your view on this video.

[@stevenkersting3494]

Still in use and still my favorite support. Sometimes a tripod is better (stationary), and sometimes I would prefer no support at all (lighter kit); but when moving and needing/wanting some additional support it's the best yet. I still wish it was lighter, and the Induro TH4 head makes that a lot worse (adds 50%); but it seems everything is a tradeoff of some sort.

[@andyvan5692]

great video, and nice gun stock, but what is it, as not many are around, for obvious reasons, esp. with a long lens on!; PS, there is a use for the monopod feet, use it like a shooter uses a bipod, so you can lay it down on a table, or just to rest it, off of the shoulder harness.(or if birding, from a table, in a hide)

[@stevenkersting3494]

Thanks, the stock is a SharpShooter Camera Mount ( sharpshooterindustries.com ); that one is specific to Nikon Z series cameras. We've been making/selling them internationally for 2 decades with no issues ever reported... but a little common sense is probably required. I.e. don't use it unannounced at a sports stadium; it is intended primarily for wildlife photography. The Camera Mount can also attach to a picatinny bipod in a couple of ways (optional); I use a UTG recon 360 bipod sometimes. I agree that the foot has some uses, it's just that I already have all of those uses covered with something I like better.

[@oldidea]

What head are you using for the SIRUI 165CM? Thanks.

[@stevenkersting3494]

Induro TH4. It is discontinued; but can be purchased for very reasonable price used (~ $50) from places like KEH, Roberts Camera, etc. New price is/was ~ $150 - $170

[@alexf4390]

Which brand harness are you using ?

[@stevenkersting3494]

It's a SharpShooter Industries SEH (self equalizing harness)... It's not on the website yet...

[@alexf4390]

Thanks for the kind reply

[@tonybarriere2297]

Model and compagny for rifle stock mount

[@stevenkersting3494]

sharpshooterindustries.com
That one is the Z mount for Nikon Z camera that work with the MC-N10 remote grip.