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SIRUI SVM-145P: A Two-Minute Review
Monopods are useful camera supports in a number of situations, and many tripods come with a separate leg that can be converted into a monopod, a system that works extremely well. With this in mind, you may wonder why you would need to buy a dedicated monopod. In short. , the answer is that monopods like the Seroi SVM145P bring something more versatile and robust to the table.
As the name suggests, it’s a monopod with a maximum height of 145 cm, or 57.1 inches, while the P stands for ‘pedal’. A paddle is used to quickly release the lock on the bottom of the monopod to allow 20 degrees of tilt and 360 degrees of rotation, when you need it.Three metal feet are used for stability.
An interesting feature is that there is a friction control, which allows you to control how loose or restricted these two movements are. This is useful when shooting video as it allows smooth pans and tilts.
You can, of course, attach a fluid tripod head for video and use it for panning instead of a monopod. My only criticism of the friction control is that the dial itself at the top of the footrest is stiff to turn. Stiff is good for avoiding movement caused by accidental knocks, but it’s too stiff.
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You can, of course, attach the legs, in which configuration the SVM-145P performs like a standard monopod with rubber feet on the bottom that can also be rotated to reveal a spike. The legs can also be removed from the monopod, which reduces size and weight when you only need basic functionality.
Moving on to the minimum height of the SVM-145P, in monopod mode the minimum is 77 cm / 30.3 inches, which is not particularly low. However, the SVM-145P has another trick up its sleeve: quick-release feet and a mounting plate where a tripod head can be attached.
It can then be assembled to form a desktop/mini tripod, which is about 20 cm / 7.87 inches. The mounting plate also includes a 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch self-tapping thread to attach the tripod heads to any thread size.
The minimum height of a desktop tripod is not listed in the specs, just the minimum height of the basic monopod and monopod plus feet configuration. Adding a tripod head to the legs along with its base will necessarily add minimal height, but it stays low to the ground, or doesn’t rise too high when positioned on a desk or table. There’s no denying that this is a useful and interesting feature for a monopod.
With a simple twist lock at the top to extend and retract the monopod, operation of the SVM-145P is quick and easy. Plus, there’s a quick-release mounting plate to switch between monopod and desktop modes.
This design aims for speed of operation, and it certainly achieves that. The ability to move the SVM-145P quickly and set it up easily in seconds also makes it suitable for fast-paced shooting situations. It’s definitely faster than a tripod, for example.
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As far as monopods go, this one is quite complex, with the thickest tube measuring 36 mm / 1.42 inches in diameter. The weight of the SVM-145P without the head is 1.49kg / 3.3lbs, so once the head is attached, it weighs as much as a travel tripod.
When you remove the metal legs, the overall weight is reduced by 720g / 1.6lbs. The monopod’s maximum payload is 10kg / 22lbs, which will include a tripod head if you attach one, but leaves plenty of room for many camera and lens combinations.
The SVM-145P does not come with a head. This gives you the ability to choose your own head as well as the ability to use different heads depending on what and how you are shooting. This is standard in the world of mid-to-high tripods and monopods, but most travel tripods include a ballhead, which reduces the overall cost.
My biggest issues with the SVM-145P are that it weighs as much as some tripods with multi-functionality, including monopod and desktop tripod modes, and cost. The build quality and functionality is fantastic for a monopod, but it also comes at the cost of many travel tripods, which also come with a head.
SIRUI SVM-145P: Key specs
The head | Purchased separately |
Parts of the legs | Three |
Height | 770 mm – 1450 mm / 30.3 inches – 57.1 inches |
The weight | 1.53 kg / 3.4lbs |
Maximum payload | 10 kg / 22.04lbs |
Content | Carbon fiber |
SIRUI SVM-145P: Price and Availability
The SIRUI SVM-145P is available now and costs £274 / £239, which puts it among many travel tripods in a similar price range, and the SVM-145P doesn’t even include a tripod head. You can use the monopod headless, which is ideal when used to support large telephoto lenses, but general photo and video capture improves handling and control.
With that in mind, the SVM-145P is quite expensive. On the other hand, it’s much more feature-packed than a basic monopod or one that’s just a modified tripod leg. If you’re looking for a high-quality monopod that will get a lot of use, this might be a great option to consider. If, however, you only need to use a monopod occasionally, you may be better off with a cheaper alternative.
A number of other monopods are also available in the SVM range, with different heights, with and without foot pedals that allow you to switch between a locking monopod and pan and tilt movement when the foot is in use. This means you can choose the height and functionality that works best for you, but as a model that sits comfortably in the middle, the SVM-145P is one of the more popular options in the range.
sirui SVM-145P: Also consider
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How I Tested SIRUI SVM-145P
- I tested it in all settings
- I used it with different camera and lens combinations
- I tested it with and without the tripod head
I tested the SIRUI SVM-145P for more than a week in conditions where a monopod is the most suitable solution, used to capture both photographic subjects and video. I also tested it with a travel tripod, so I could directly compare the pros and cons of each system.
First reviewed October 2025
