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Markins Q-Ball Q3 Traveler with Knob Release (Black)

Q3TSK
Description:  Lightest weight in its class, all-in-one head with knob style quick release clamp and panning for panoramic photography. Custom designed for Gitzo traveler tripods. (Requires plate: Use Plate Finder to find your plates.)
Availability:  In Stock
Price:  USD $289.99 (CAD $299.99)
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Why Markins Q-Ball?

Markins Q3 Traveler is a triumph of compact design and precision engineering. The compactness and light weight of Q3 Traveler is an ideal match with Gitzo Traveler Series 1 tripods. It is custom-designed to allow the Gitzo Traveler Series 1 tropods to be reverse-folded compact. It is also strong enough to support small SLR cameras with mid-sized zoom lens.

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    Q-Ball Demonstration
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  • Unmatched High Performance: Super-strong and smooth bi-axial progressive locking mechanism is free of lock-up problem and easy to control. And, its superior mechanism provides even pressure in all directions.
  • Compact and Light: Amazing 65 lbs load capability while weighing only 0.81 lbs. This translates to an incredible 81 load/weight ratio, best in its class.
  • Fluid style main tension knob (patent pending) for smooth and easy operation
  • Engraved degree markings for panoramic photography
  • Beautiful and tough hard-anodized finish
  • Fits all standard monopods and tripods with a 3/8" bolt (monopods/tripods with a 1/4" bolt require an adapter bushing which is not provided)

Screw-Knob Release Quickshoe for Dovetail Plates (Patented):

Captive Knob Bubble Spirit Safety Pin Closed Jaw
  • Quickshoe is secured on the ball with "Loctite" for safety and performance.
  • Built-in spirit level for leveling.
  • Spring loaded detent pin to protect plates from accidental sliding.
  • Safety stop relief for plates with stopper screws.
  • Enclosed moving mechanism to keep the dust out.
  • Rounded corners and edges for safety and ergonomics.

  Model   Markins Q-Ball Q3 Traveler with Knob Release (Black)
  Camera Connection   Screw-Knob Style Quickshoe (QR-48S)
  Maximum Load   65 lbs (30 kg)
  Maximum Torque   130 lbf·in (150 kgf·cm)
  Weight   0.83 lbs (375 g)
  Height   3.50 in (89 mm)
  Housing Diameter   1.89 in (48 mm)
  Panning Base Diameter   1.97 in (50 mm)
  Ball Diameter   1.50 in (38 mm)
  Friction Control   Bi-Axial Progressive
  Panning   Yes
  Panorama Index   Yes
  Tripod Mount Hole   3/8"–16 UNC
  Available Colors   Black, Blue, Red

Details of Q-Ball M20
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