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.
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 30kg load capability while weighing only 368g. 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)
Lever Release Quickshoe for Dovetail Plates (Patented & Patent Pending):
Markins Lever Release Quickshoe is a major breakthrough for professional photographers. It combines the best of both worlds, efficiency of lever release and compatibility of screw release. It is lightening quick and easy to fully open and close the quickshoe, while it has the flexibility to be adjusted for plates that are slightly larger than Markins standard.
Easy Opening and Closing: The quickshoe opens/closes fully in one quick lever action even with hand with glove on.
Adjustable Clamping Distance (Patented): The clamping distance is user-adjustable by turning the adjustment screw for plates larger than Markins standard such as Kirk or RRS.
Note: We recommend the lever style release only if one has plates from single maker. Though this lever release quickshoe is adaptable to accommodate different brands of plates, it won't be practical to do so in the field with mixed brands of plates. We strongly recommend to use a single brand of plates with this lever release quickshoe. With mixed brands of plates, the traditional screw-knob style quickshoe will be more flexible.
Convertible Lever Arm Position (Patented): The lever arm is convertible either left or right hand position for one's own convenience.
Protected Lever Cam Mechanism (Patented): The lever cam mechanism is embedded inside of the quickshoe, which vastly reduces the chance that the lever mechanism could be damaged by accidental impact.
Compact Design: The lever arm stays compact either opened or closed position.
Laser engraved position marks.
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.
