No problem Craig

I use Charlie Brown as an avatar because when I look in the mirror, I see CB staring back!

BTW, are you aware of the Mighty ETX Website - run by Mike Weasner?

Link here.

As far as the weight issue goes, the ETX mount will handle a DSLR attached to the rear camera port.

I'll post a photo for you of my ETX with Canon 400D DSLR attached.

Art