While you wait, take a read on this review:
http://www.michaelfurtman.com/bushhawk_review.htm

I agree with it completely. I do think the company has made some improvements since the author wrote the review and updates. The lens mount on mine is rock solid, and the unit comes with a shoulder sling.

I was able to mount a Swiss Arca plate to the bottom today, so I can now quickly mount the whole thing on a monopod for added stability or a tripod to keep it off the ground when I am just eyeballing for my next shots.

I would not want to leave it on a fully-elevated tripod in high winds because the whole thing might blow over and break. Last week I saw a large Gitzo tripod that just had our jackets on it blow over; I shuttered to think that it could have had a camera/lens on it when that happened.

Larry Jordan

D800E, 14-24, 50, 24-70, 70-180 Micro, 70-200, 80-400mm AF-S

Website:
http://larryjordan.smugmug.com/