The Sirui VH-15 Fluid Video Head, pronounced Soo-Ray, is a precision-machined aluminum video head that supports up to 22 pounds. It features a fixed spring counterbalance that helps bring the head to a neutral position and variable tilt drag, with 0 drag for fast tilt positioning; pan drag is preset and fixed. The pan and tilt locks allow you to set a shot and lock off the head so it doesn't move for lock-off shots.
The Manfrotto compatible sliding Quick Release (QR) plate helps to balance your camera, and the head comes with a safety lock for the QR plate. The head features 2 bubble levels, and the VH-15 Video Head can be mounted to available ball adapters, tripods, and other camera supports, not included, via the 3/8" threaded female receiver on the flat base.
Holiday Headstart
- Supports 22 Pounds
- Fixed Spring Counterbalance
- Variable Tilt Drag
- Fixed Pan Drag
Sirui VH-15 Overview
Sirui VH-15 Specs
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Sirui VH-15 Reviews
Stable, Smooth and Easy to Use
Purchased this for use with a large spotting scope. It was very intuitive to set up and use, and provides very stable and smooth control of the scope.
Slick build but poor function
This head is a very sleek solidly built unit. However, The pan function sticks at the start and stop and is overall not fluid throughout the pan. This was very noticeable on my last shoot with a Canon C100 and 70-200 lens with rails and follow focus. The tilt lock does not actually lock the head. With the lock mechanism engaged, it does not take too much pressure to continue to tilt the head. This is a real concern with any unbalanced loads. Another very annoying locking issue has been noticed with the quick release plate tightening lock. The mechanism only tightens so far and is not adjustable. I have found the compatible Manfrotto plates slide significantly. There is also no way to adjust how tight this will lock onto the plate. It is a set, spring loaded, mechanism. My work around has been to carefully layer small strips of gaff tape onto the end of the mechanism that pushes against the plate to create a nice snug fit. So, while this head is sleek and feels solid, the function is very disappointing. For the $350 I paid I would expect more and find myself reverting to my old Manfrotto 501 HDV which is only rated for half the weight but allows me to confidently lock down my load.