Sirui

Sirui T-005KX Ultralight Travel Tripod Ball Head

Name: Sirui T-005KX Ultralight Travel Tripod Ball Head
Brand: Sirui
SKU: T-005KX

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum load capacity of the Sirui T-005KX tripod?

The Sirui T-005KX tripod can support a maximum load of 4kg, suitable for a range of mirrorless and DSLR camera setups.

How compact is this tripod when folded for travel?

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.

What is the weight of the Sirui T-005KX tripod?

The tripod itself weighs 0.8kg, and with the included C-10S Ball Head, the total weight is 1kg, making it ultralight for travel.

Does this tripod come with a ball head?

Yes, the Sirui T-005KX includes a SIRUI C-10S Ball Head with a TY-C10 Plate, providing precise camera positioning.

What is the maximum height this tripod can reach?

The tripod can extend to a maximum height of 130cm, and 95cm when used without the extendible center column.

Is the center column removable for low-angle shots?

Yes, the center column is extendible and removable, allowing for flexible shooting heights, including very low angles by using the included short center column.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 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.