kyanmagic wrote:I recently bought the Sirui SH25 which is pretty cheap at £212, but upon getting it I realise that it's minimum height is too high and the camera rig is a bit too heavy as I can't get smooth tilt pans.
I’d recommend weighing the rig before settling on a tripod – the tripod payload is as critical as the counterbalance, which in turn is determined by the rig weight.
Try keeping your rig within 10 kilos, preferably around 6.
Plus, standard video tripods very rarely go below 80 cm in minimum height. If you’re looking for something lower, like around 10 cm, consider looking at hi hats, or a DIY solution.
kyanmagic wrote:I'm just wondering if there is any mid ground product that people have experience with? Or another alternative to the Manfrotto that is decent.
The Benro BV series might be a budget alternative, depending on your budget.