Mongoose M-3.6

[Pao Dolina]

Any reviews?

[Jeff Cashdollar]

http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=62891

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Pao .. great link Jeff !!

The unit is well thought out and solid!! Since I've been using it don't use my full Wimberley much... use it for the 500 and 600 lens. The only down side (which I would not bother considering) is customer support, at times will take a while to get things done but they will ! Highly recommended !!!

[Pao Dolina]

Also would I require a replacement feet with this product?

I would be supplementing my Wimberley with this.

[Erik Hagstrom]

Any word on possibility of a retro fit of previous Mongoose model? Or do you have to purchase an entirely new unit?

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Erik,

Go to the 4th Generation Designs website http://stores.4gdphoto.com/-strse-HARDWARE-UPGRADES/Categories.bok Toward the bottom of the left hand side column is a heading called "HARDWARE UPDATES".

There are a couple of different options to upgrade a M-3 series Mongoose.
1. M-3 Ultimate Upgrade: replaces your previous model with the 3.6....$275
2. M-3 Great Upgrade: Reworks your existing mongoose with some of the technology of the M-3.6....$98
3. Standard Upgrade: Changes a couple of pieces.....$0.00.

Phil

[Alfred Forns]

Pao Just need a plate to mount, like with any other head !!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Has anyone used the lock device on the 3.6 when moving around.

[Michael Wolf]

Does anyone use the Mongoose with the Low Arm?

If so has anyone tried to use the Wimberely Flash Bracket (F-9) with the Mongoose-Low Arm combo?

Thanks,
Michael

[Pao Dolina]

As price is the same should I go Wimberley (which I have already) or the lighter M-3.6? Will be using it on a 500 & 800

[Alfred Forns]

Michael The flash bracket for the Mongoose is tiny and convenient, can't imagine using anything else !!!

Pao I use the Mongoose with the 600 which is heavier than the 800 !! If I don't have to walk a lot do prefer the full Wimberley, just easier changing converters, balancing and safer .. but the 3.6 will perform !!!

[Erik Hagstrom]

Thanks Phil!!!