Finding a way of shortening the capsule has been driving me nuts. So this morning was another serious rummage session through drawers in the search for a spring or something I could get one from. I found an old Parker ballpen with a bent clip, so I sawed the top off to retrieve the spring from the clicker. This allowed me to re-make the capsule with 7mm less overhang.
The Mk2 is now complete. Weight is now under 300 grams.
This afternoon I cancelled my order for MC30 and used the cash saving to replace my 25 year old monopod.
Don