Markins Q-Balls Comparison

Q-Balls

	Q3 Emille	Q3 Traveler	M10	M20
Load/Weight Ratio	80	81	79	80
Max Load	65 lbs (30 kg)	65 lbs (30 kg)	90 lbs (40 kg)	100 lbs (45 kg)
Max Torque	130 lbf·in (150 kgf·cm)	130 lbf·in (150 kgf·cm)	175 lbf·in (200 kgf·cm)	190 lbf·in (220 kgf·cm)
Weight	0.83 lbs (375 g)	0.81 lbs (368 g)	1.12 lbs (507 g)	1.24 lbs (564 g)
Height	3.50 in (89 mm)	3.50 in (89 mm)	3.98 in (101 mm)	4.13 in (105 mm)
Body Diameter	1.89 in (48 mm)	1.89 in (48 mm)	2.13 in (54 mm)	2.28 in (58 mm)
Base Diameter	2.20 in (56 mm)	1.97 in (50 mm)	2.44 in (62 mm)	2.68 in (68 mm)
Ball Diameter	1.50 in (38 mm)	1.50 in (38 mm)	1.73 in (44 mm)	1.89 in (48 mm)
Friction Control	Bi-Axial Progressive	Bi-Axial Progressive	Bi-Axial Progressive	Bi-Axial Progressive
Panning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tripod Mount	3/8"–16 UNC	3/8"–16 UNC	3/8"–16 UNC	3/8"–16 UNC
Quick Release	QR-48 or QL-48	QR-48S or QL-48	QR-48 or QL-60	QR-60 or QL-60
Recommendation	Small SLRs and medium range zoom lenses	Same as Q3 Emille, but custom designed for Gitzo Traveler series tripods	Medium size SLRs with medium range telephoto lenses	Large pro-size SLRs with long telephoto lenses