Here is the picture...The tripod will go a good bit higher than it is in the photo. It will even go low enough that the lens will actually touch the ground. Great for bug and flower macros. I know that the cost is still a bit high and I had trouble pulling the trigger but I am glad I did. And just to let you know, the ball head on my tripod will hold my D200 with grip and a Tamron 90mm macro without slipping.
If you dont mind I have a couple questions. Does it have a spot for counter weights? Also when you are not doing top down shots how do you liike it as a normal tripod?
Matt