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Sirui VHS18 Video Fluid Head (100mm)

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Sirui VHS18 Video Fluid Head (100mm)
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 39.7 lb
  • Side-Loading Quick Release Plate
  • 100mm Half Ball
  • 8-Step Drag, 10-Step Counterbalance
The VHS18 Video Fluid Head from Sirui produces smooth pans and tilts for video camera rigs weighing up to 39.7 lb. It features a side-loading quick release plate, a 1.2" plate sliding range, a quick release tie-down, an 8-step pan and tilt drag, independent pan and tilt locks, a 10-step counterbalance, and a detachable pan handle.
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Sirui VHS18 Overview

The VHS18 Video Fluid Head from Sirui produces smooth pans and tilts for video camera rigs weighing up to 39.7 lb. It features a side-loading quick release plate, a 1.2" plate sliding range, a quick release tie-down, an 8-step pan and tilt drag, independent pan and tilt locks, a 10-step counterbalance, and a detachable pan handle.

10-Step Counterbalance
The VHS18's 10-step counterbalance lets you adjust the balance to suit a variety of camera rigs weighing from 3.3 to 39.7 lb in both straight and tilted positions.
Pan and Tilt Drag
Use the eight pan and tilt drag steps to help balance your rig when adding or removing accessories.
Side-Loading Plate
A side-loading plate system enables you to mount your camera using a single hand. This quick release system incorporates a large lever to lock the safety pin that secures the camera plate. A sliding range of 1.2" lets you adjust your rig's balance when using lenses of different lengths.
Pan and Tilt Range
A pan range of 360° and a tilt range of -65 to 90° provide a variety of shooting angles.
Detachable Pan Handle
The pan handle is detachable and can be mounted on either side of the head for right or left-hand use.
Quick Release Tie-Down
The VHS18 head features a quick release tie-down handle that lets you lock the head in place with just two turns. This 100mm half ball head includes an adapter ring for a 75mm half ball head.

Sirui VHS18 Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws with Locating Pin (Sideload Quick Release Plate)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Drag Control
Yes
Load Capacity
39.7 lb / 18 kg
Weight
7.7 lb / 3.5 kg
Head
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws with Locating Pin (Sideload Quick Release Plate)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Base Mount
100 mm Half Ball
Counter Balance
Continuous 10-Step
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Independent Tilt Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -65°
Lateral Tilt
No
General
Load Capacity
39.7 lb / 18 kg
Accessory Mounting
No
Bubble Level
Yes
Weight
7.7 lb / 3.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11.335 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.2 x 9.6 x 7.3"

Sirui VHS18 Reviews

Great!

By Eduardo
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-13

Great for my dolly

Professional Gear

By Alberto
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-17

The Sirui VHS18 100mm Fluid Ball Head and the Sirui BCT-3202 Carbon Fiber Ball Head Tripod are both Excellent gear! At first I thought they were both slightly overpriced until I put some heavy gear on there. As soon as you unpack them you can feel the high quality. They are both solid design, quality built products. They are robust and have the performance (and weight) to back that up. They can be used outdoors in decent conditions. Again, the combined weight may make this a challenge for some. Otherwise, theses two (Especially the VHS18) are pretty amazing. Everything works very well and is very intuitively designed. Only draw back is the pan lock in front. So, if your in need of a Heavy Duty, High quality Fluid Ball Head and Quick setup Tripod then these 2 are Definitely for you. They could easily go up against brands that go for way more. Checkout the Professional reviews on YouTube and you’ll see why more and more people like and buy them. Hope this was helpful. Good luck, Clear Skies!

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Does Sirui VHS18 come with two handles or one?

Does Sirui VHS18 come with two handles or one?
Asked by: Benjamin
The Sirui VHS18 Video Fluid Head (75/100mm) will include one pan handle.
Answered by: Whitney H
Date published: 2025-12-15
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