The Sister in Law V005 Tripod New presents an interesting addition to the market for photography and videography equipment. Its success will depend on effective marketing, the product's performance and quality, and the brand's ability to build a strong reputation and connect with its target audience.
With a Canon C70 and a 70-200mm lens (roughly 8 lbs total), we extended the tripod to its full 72 inches. Winds were gusting to 25 mph. The original V005 would have required hanging a sandbag from the center hook (which the new model still includes). The V005 New, however, held position with zero torsional flex. The secret is the redesigned leg angle selector. Instead of a push-button lock, the New uses a sliding collar that locks the leg angle at 23°, 55°, and 85°. At 23°, the footprint is wide enough to resist most gusts. the sister in law v005 tripod new
The v005 arrives in a matte, recycled cardboard box—minimalist, which usually signals cost-cutting, but we were pleasantly surprised. The Sister in Law V005 Tripod New presents
In the box:
The Hand Feel: Picking it up, the "New" v005 weighs 1.68 kg (3.7 lbs) . It isn't ultralight, but it feels dense. The legs are 10-layer carbon fiber (not the usual 8). The anodized aluminum knuckles have a satisfying, grit-free click. The Hand Feel: Picking it up, the "New" v005 weighs 1
The "Sister-in-Law" Feature: The center column has a hidden spring-loaded tensioner. If you forget to tighten a knob and the camera tilts, the column slowly compresses rather than crashing down instantly. They call this the "Ooops, let me help you" safety brake.