Sirui T-025x Travel Tripod Review
Specifications
Below are the specifications for the Sirui T-025x Carbon Fiber Tripod. In addition, we've provided the specifications from its predecessor, the T-025, to examine any key differences between the two.
T-025x
| T-025
| |
| General | ||
| Year Launched | 2013 | 2011 |
| Launch Price (USA) | $269.95 | $219.99 |
| Current Price (Oct 2013, USA) | $239.95 | $219.99 |
| Load Capacity | 13.2 lb (6 kg) | 12.8 lb (5.8kg) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended (*including Ballhead) | 48.6 in (123.4 cm) | 47.8 in (121.3 cm) |
| Maximum Height w/ Column Extended (*including Ballhead) | 54.8 in (139.1 cm) | 53.6 in (138.8 cm) |
| Minimum Height (*including Ballhead) | 7.2 in (18.3 cm) | 13.9 in (35.4 cm) |
| Minimum Height (*without Ballhead - requires tripod directly screwed to camera) | 3.9 in (10.0 cm) | 11.0 in (28 cm) |
| Folded Length (*including Ballhead) | 12.6 in (32.0 cm) | 11.8 in (30.0 cm) |
| Weight (*including Ballhead) | 1.8 lb (0.8 kg) | 1.54 lb (0.7 kg) |
| Carry Bag Included | Yes - Soft Case w/ Drawstring | |
| Bubble Level | No | |
| Tripod Head | ||
| Head Model Number | C-10x | C-10 |
| Head Type | Ballhead | |
| Ball Diameter | 1.14 in (29 mm) | |
| Fluid Filled/Based Ballhead | No | |
| Quick Release | Yes - Arca-Swiss compatible | |
| Quick Release Plate Slide-Prevention Pin | Yes | |
| Quick Release Plate Included | Yes | |
| 90° Vertical Tilt/Portrait Orientation Notch | Yes | |
| Main Tension Control Knob | Yes | |
| Seperate Friction Control Knob | No | |
| Seperate Panning Lock/Knob | Yes - 360° | |
| Panning Scale in Degrees | Yes | |
| Body Construction Material | Anodized Aluminum | |
| Knob Grip Material | Anodized Aluminum - Ribbed | Rubber - Ribbed |
| Tripod Legs | ||
| Construction Material | Carbon Fiber - 8x Layers | |
| Tripod Head Attachment Fitting | 1/4"-20 | |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 4 Stages/5 Sections | |
| Leg Tube Diameters - Maximum | 0.87 in (22 mm) | |
| Leg Tube Diameters - Minimum | 0.40 in (10 mm) | |
| Leg Folding Type | 180° Reverse Folding | |
| Anti-Twist Legs | Yes | |
| Leg Lock Type | Twist-Lock | |
| Leg Lock Grip Material | Rubber - Ribbed | |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes - 3 positions per leg | |
| Spiked/Retractable/Changeable Feet | No | |
| Center Brace | No | |
| Foam Grips Covering Legs | Yes - 2 out of 3 legs | |
| Detachable Leg(s) for Monopod Use | No | |
| Environmentally Sealed Leg Stages/Sections | No | |
| Center Column | ||
| Center Column Type | Removable | Fixed |
| Center Column Stages/Sections | 1 Stage/2 Sections | |
| Bag/Weight Hook | Yes - Removable Carabineer | Yes - Fixed Spring-Loaded Hook |
*Some figures are different than officially reported by B&H and Sirui - all measurements for this review were collected and confirmed in person using multiple measuring tapes and comparing both the T-025 and T-025x to guarantee the most accurate information possible.
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