09-16-2013, 05:59 AM
Finally the sand fleas get the attention they deserve... B)
Seriously, first I'd consider the camera bringing that close to the nasty sand. You're clear on that? Then, after a disappointing experience with some ski-plates on a Gitzo in snow, I'd get a large board and do some DIY with it to fix a rectangle tube as an arm and make it easy to clean. A lot of tripods can get as low as your desired 30cm but will have problems with sand grains and, worse, will not get a solid position.
Seriously, first I'd consider the camera bringing that close to the nasty sand. You're clear on that? Then, after a disappointing experience with some ski-plates on a Gitzo in snow, I'd get a large board and do some DIY with it to fix a rectangle tube as an arm and make it easy to clean. A lot of tripods can get as low as your desired 30cm but will have problems with sand grains and, worse, will not get a solid position.