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First time I have ever heard an Q3 described as pretty wimpy, and no evidence to back that claim at all.
Markins added a QR lever and called it a traveller friendly product, I have had the older and more tactile one, less moving parts - for maybe 5 years. The grip is tenacious and never flinches, and good tripod technique makes it work very well indeed, even on longish lighter telephotos.
It laughs at 1500 grams or less in any configuration, even turned side on. I frequently shoot with loads at ~1450 grams. Now the Canon lens is 625g, the body is ~930 = easy enough, 1800 grams is my limit with this one. And really wind gusts, failure to anchor the pod and using the column etc. are more damaging.
Q3 is 375 grams, Q10 is 507 grams, or 35% heavier. And larger. It adds up sadly.
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