Try it... I use nothing else for low level work these days, less hassle than a tripod, lightweight and not very bulky, of course there are situations when a tripod is needed, but if I know I will be low and dirty I just take a set of beanbags.Thanks for the tips - away to have a look at the options. Not sure the Bean bag would cut it though ;-)
Another vote for manfrtto. Gets low as you want, very stable, easy to carryI use a manfrotto 190 pro b ,the legs splay out to near ground level and the centre column goes every which way