a cheaper and which can meet the need are the strengths of this small.
For cons, I do not count on him if I have to use it with the big gear are heavy and bulky. a Canon 70-200 L 2.8 in colier can not be mounted on this small, but a 17-40L or 35 or 50 or even 70-200 f4 are ok.
For my part, I could use it with my monopod holiday kit: canon 5D MK1 fitted with a 17-40 580EXII with a flash for an evening and it went very smoothly. ;)
Good picture at all.