Complete: my Gitzo GT0530 + Markins Q3

Uhhhh.... This thread was probably posted when the older models were current... Did you check the date before you posted?

The GT0530 have the Ground-Level Set feature as well as the GT0531.

What's the height from the ground to the viewfinder? I was thinking of getting one of this as well. But, I am afraid it's not tall enough.

arcticfox3 wrote in post #7321081
What's the height from the ground to the viewfinder? I was thinking of getting one of this as well. But, I am afraid it's not tall enough.

With center column extended maximum height is like 51.5" + your ballhead then the camera. I you need me to I can set it up tomorrow and get you the true measurement.

PM me if I forget as I've got several pending things to get done in the morning.

Alexiz wrote in post #5750789
A question to Toney (or others using the Q3 and the 24-105 F4/L lens): how is the head holding the 40D with this lens, especially when positioned for a vertical shot?

The best setup for verticals is to have an L-bracket on the camera. You can get them from Really Right Stuff and Kirk Photo. With an L bracket the camera stays centered over the head instead of getting all unbalanced like it does when you flip it over to the side.

Once you've used an L-bracket, you won't want to do verticals without one. Unfortunately, they are pretty expensive for what they are.

michaelnel wrote in post #7323162
The best setup for verticals is to have an L-bracket on the camera. You can get them from Really Right Stuff and Kirk Photo. With an L bracket the camera stays centered over the head instead of getting all unbalanced like it does when you flip it over to the side.

Once you've used an L-bracket, you won't want to do verticals without one. Unfortunately, they are pretty expensive for what they are.

Highly recommended, with that L-bracket i love to do vertical shots more than before, easy and quick, i bought for my 1-series MKII and MKIII and now i am going to buy for hasselblad.