Sirui SVM-145
Score: 85/100
Smallrig Carbon Fiber Monopod
Score: 86/100Rankings
The SmallRig carbon-fiber monopod offers lightweight portability and rapid one-touch height adjustment with an integrated ball head. Its main trade-off is a limited 5 kg head load capacity and reduced stability on loose terrain. Ideal for travel photographers and videographers who stay within the head load limit.
The Sirui SVM-145 is a carbon-fiber, three-section monopod featuring rapid one-step twist-lock adjustment and a modular foot system, delivering a strong 10 kg payload capacity. Its relatively bulky 36 mm tube and added weight from the removable feet make it less ideal for ultra-light travel. Best suited for professionals needing fast setup and versatile low-angle shooting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.49 kgbest | 1.725 kg |
145 cm | 166.5 cmbest | |
10 kg | 11 kgbest | |
3 | 4best | |
6.35 mmbest | 6.35 mmbest | |
75 cmbest | — | |
36 °best | — | |
360 °best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Load(1) | ||
Load Capacity (kg) | 10 kg | 11 kg |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.49 kg | 1.725 kg |
Material | Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Alloy | Carbon fiber, aluminum alloy, plastic |
Number of Leg Sections | 3 | 4 |
Dimensions(2) | ||
Maximum Height (cm) | 145 cm | 166.5 cm |
Folded Length (cm) | 75 cm | 68 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Head Type | Fluid video head | 360° ball head |
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Professional reviewers commend the SVM-145 for its rapid one-step twist-lock, solid 10 kg payload, and innovative modular feet that turn it into a mini-tripod, while noting its relatively chunky 36 mm tube and weight comparable to travel tripods as trade-offs.
Everyday users echo the experts, praising the monopod's lightweight portability, fast adjustment mechanism, and versatile conversion to a mini-tripod for macro and vlogging. The main recurring themes of dissatisfaction revolve around its bulkier diameter and the extra weight added by the removable feet.
“"Great concept, poorly..."”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the SmallRig 5564's strong stability, high leg load capacity, and rapid one-touch height adjustment, positioning it as a travel-ready solution for serious photographers and videographers. They note the integrated ball head with bubble level as a useful feature, while cautioning that the product is not optimized for harsh, sandy environments and that load-capacity specifications are sometimes inconsistent across listings.
Everyday users generally appreciate the monopod's lightweight, compact design and the convenience of single-hand operation, especially for on-the-go shooting. The limited user feedback also points to concerns about stability on loose surfaces and the 5 kg head load limit for heavier rigs.
