Sirui

Sirui T-005KX Ultralight Travel Tripod Ball Head

4.2 (128 reviews)

Compact and Lightweight Support for Your Camera Introducing the SIRUI T-005X Ultralight Travel Tripod. This compact and lightweight tripod is designed for photographers on the go. Featuring a foldable design and a smooth ball head, it provides stable support for your camera in a variety of shoot...

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Overview

Compact and Lightweight Support for Your Camera

Introducing the SIRUI T-005X Ultralight Travel Tripod. This compact and lightweight tripod is designed for photographers on the go. Featuring a foldable design and a smooth ball head, it provides stable support for your camera in a variety of shooting situations.

Specifications:
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Color: Black
  • Max. Height: (unspecified)
  • Folded Height: 30cm
  • Leg Sections: 5
  • Head: SIRUI C-10S Ball Head
  • Max Load: 4kg
  • Base Rotation: 360°

Key Features

Legs fold up by 180° - Extendible and removable centre column

Weight: 0.8kg (1kg with head) - Max. load: 4kg ; T-025X = 8 layer carbon fibre, super lightweight, stable, low-vibration

Height: 30.5cm-130cm, (10.5cm-95cm without centre column) - Closed size: 30cm (34cm with Head) - Tube diameter: 10-22mm

Best quality aluminium in 5 sections - Colour: black

SIRUI T-005X Tripod black, SIRUI C-10S Ball Head black with TY-C10 Plate, short centre column 9,5cm, bag

Specifications

Brand
Sirui
Model
T-005KX Ultralight Travel Tripod Ball Head
Material
Aluminium
Leg Sections
5
Colour
Black
Weight (Tripod only)
0.8kg
Weight (with Head)
1kg
Max Load
4kg
Max Height
130cm
Max Height (without centre column)
95cm
Closed Size
30cm (34cm with Head)
Tube Diameter
10-22mm
Included Head
SIRUI C-10S Ball Head with TY-C10 Plate
Included Accessories
Short centre column 9.5cm, bag

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The legs fold up by 180°, allowing for an extremely compact closed size of just 30cm, making it highly portable for travel.
  • Weighing only 0.8kg (1kg with the included C-10S Ball Head), this tripod is designed to be ultralight, reducing carrying burden for photographers.
  • Despite its lightweight construction, the tripod can support a maximum load of 4kg, accommodating a variety of camera setups.
  • The extendible and removable center column provides flexibility in adjusting height and allows for low-angle shooting without the column.
  • Constructed from best quality aluminum in 5 sections, ensuring a balance of durability and lightweight performance.
  • Comes complete with a SIRUI C-10S Ball Head with a TY-C10 Plate, a short center column, and a bag, offering a ready-to-use kit.

👎 Cons

  • The maximum load capacity of 4kg, while adequate for many setups, may be insufficient for heavier professional camera bodies with large lenses or complex rigs.
  • The 5-section leg design, while contributing to compactness, can potentially lead to more setup time compared to tripods with fewer leg sections.
  • The maximum height of 130cm (95cm without the center column) might be too short for photographers requiring eye-level compositions in certain shooting scenarios.
  • The aluminium construction, while quality, is not as lightweight as the carbon fiber T-025X model mentioned, which is a consideration for ultimate portability.
  • The leg tube diameter range of 10-22mm suggests that the lower leg sections are quite thin, which might slightly reduce overall stability compared to thicker-legged alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sirui T-005KX tripod can support a maximum load of 4kg, suitable for a range of mirrorless and DSLR camera setups.
When its legs are folded up by 180°, the tripod has a closed size of 30cm, or 34cm with the C-10S Ball Head attached.
The tripod itself weighs 0.8kg, and with the included C-10S Ball Head, the total weight is 1kg, making it ultralight for travel.
Yes, the Sirui T-005KX includes a SIRUI C-10S Ball Head with a TY-C10 Plate, providing precise camera positioning.
The tripod can extend to a maximum height of 130cm, and 95cm when used without the extendible center column.
Yes, the center column is extendible and removable, allowing for flexible shooting heights, including very low angles by using the included short center column.