Sirui's VSK-3 Video Survival Kit offers a lot of flexibility in setting up the rig you need for various types of shots and setting up very quickly without any tools required. All the included parts secure to one another via levers or thumbwheels. In a matter of seconds in most cases, you can configure a full-size shoulder rig, a shorter one, or a lightweight handheld support for low-angle shots. And each of these can be set up differently too as your needs require or simply to your preference. Plus, there's a lot of room for expansion by incorporating additional optional accessories.

Multi-Configurable Shoulder/Handheld Rig    Set up Full-Size or Shorter Shoulder Rig    Removable Cage-Style Low-Angle Support    8 x Threaded 7.9" 15mm Carbon Fiber Rods    Shoulder Pad, Top Handle, Offset Bracket    End Caps for the Rods    Multiple Rod Ports and 1/4"-20 Threads    Tool-Free Configurations and Adjustments

Eight threaded 15mm carbon fiber rods, each 7.9" long, can be set up with the included shoulder pad, camera platform, and Z-bracket to create a full-size shoulder rig. You can connect all the rods or leave some out, depending on how long you want the rig to be, and you can choose to leave the Z-bracket out if you don't want the shoulder pad offset to the side. End caps are also included for the 15mm rods to neatly cover any ends you may have exposed, so you're left with a professional-looking rig. The camera platform provides a 1/4"-20 camera screw so you can attach virtually any camera.

The square-shaped cage-style support can be attached to the shoulder rig as is, or with the bottom part removed so what you have are two foam-padded handgrips for the shoulder rig. If you choose to leave this cage-style support in its full square-shaped form, you can remove it from the rig and use it for low-angle handheld shots, making use of the included top handle that can be attached on top. The top handle can be left on at all times in any configuration if you'd like. The cage-style support offers multiple rod ports on top and bottom, as well as a few 1/4"-20 mounting threads for monitors and other accessories, and it can be used right side up or upside down, depending on what type of setup you prefer.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Cam the tripod head be purchased separately?

A: Unfortunately, at this time, the Sirui SH05 head can only be purchased with the tripod kit, the Sirui SH05 Video Tripod & Fluid Head Kit.

Q: 2. How long is the tie-down? I'm looking for a video head to use in an overhead, inverted Dana Dolly setup but I worry that the tie-down will be too long when used with my 6" Mitchell riser plate.

A: The Sirui BCH-20 Video Head tie down is about 8" from the start of the bowl to the end of the tie down.

Q: 3. Is there a recommended telescoping pan bar that is compatible with the BCH-10? Does Sirui sell their own pan bar separately?

A: The Sirui BCH-10 Video Head Pan bar can only be purchased as a service part directly from Sirui. Please use this contact to purchase the part - info@sirui.com

Q: 4. Does SIRUI BCH 20 has some starting lag or something and how much

A: According to Sirui, the Sirui BCH-20 Video Head features the following: "Friction adjustment can be applied in 3 steps, with the 0 setting providing nearly-frictionless movement".

Q: 5. Anyone use this on a Dana Dolly with center support? Would adding a Dana Dolly 6" Mitchell Riser Plate work with what looks to be a really long tie down?

A: The Tie down is bolt is M10 1.25 x 46mm long ( to the base for the Sirui BCH-30 Video Head and I believe it will work. Also you could replace the tie-down with a short model like this https://bhpho.to/3HCBVJj

Q: 6. does this come with the dolly components?

A: The Sirui VSK-3 Video Survival Kit is a camera cage and does not include a dolly. VSK-3 Kit includes - Model: Cage Material: Alu/Carbon Size: 326X203X295mm /12.8x8.0x11.6inch Weigh: 1.2Kg/2.6lb Load: 4Kg/8.8lb Model: Lowboy Material: Alu/Carbon Size: 326X209X366mm /12.8x8.2x14.4inch Weigh: 1.3Kg/2.9lb Load: 4Kg/8.84lb Model: Shoulder Rig Material: Alu/Carbon Size: 849X326X315mm /33.4x12.8x12.4inch Weigh: 1.8Kg/4.0lb Load: 4Kg/8.8l I believe you would need to add VSJ2 for the slider and the dolly. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1323416-REG/sirui_suvsk2_vsk_2_video_survival_kit.html More info from Sirui USA - https://www.siruiusa.com/index/tpl/productaccevsk.html

Q: 7. What kind of plate does it come with?

A: The BCH-10 Video Head comes with a proprietary Dual Safety Lock Quick Release Platform, which prevents the camera from sliding off of the head while aligning the camera for proper balance.

Q: 8. I've bought the Manfrotto 319SH tie down and it does not work with the screw on the bch-30. And now from what i've read here the sachtler tie down knob doesn't work either. Has anyone found a good tie down for this thing? I really want to use it on a hi hat but the locking handle it comes with is too big.

A: I am sorry, we are not aware of a shorter tie down for this head.

Q: 9. How much it weights itself?

A: 10.1 lb / 4.6 kg

Q: 10. What's the size of the hex tool?

A: The size of the hex tool is not listed, but that is because this is specifically for LockCircle MultiPort systems. It is the proper size to work with such systems.