The Joby Gorillapod firmly secures your camera to just about anything- anywhere and everywhere! Unlike traditional tripods, the gorillapod doesn't require an elevated surface for you to take the perfect shot.
Price Range: $36 - $40
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The Gorillapod SLR firmly secures your SLR camera or Compact camcorders to just about anything, anywhere and everywhere. The Gorillapod SLR doesn't require an elevated flat surface for you to take the perfect shot unlike traditional tripods. Habitat - Everywhere.
The Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with self-timer photography in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera just about anywhere you want so that you can include everyone in your automatic shots. All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw to attach your camera to the standard tripod mount, then wrap the three flexible segmented legs securely to a nearby tree branch, fence, park bench, or anything else that's convenient.
Say goodbye to holding your camera at arm's length to take a photo of yourself and your friends--now you can be free to pose however you like! Durable and innovative, the Gorillapod weighs just 5.8 ounces, or 165 grams, and can support cameras--such as DSLRs--weighing up to 1.75 pounds, or 800 grams. Measuring just 9.8 inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket..
Tripod Type: Tripod
Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
UPC: 854630001025
Product ID: 35991929
Great for travel
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Bought this before going on a trip to Germany hoping it would be stable enough for my 30D paired with a 70-200 2.8L IS lens. Setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although I assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse. However, when secured to the top of a railing, the head held up just fine. With all the other lens I have the pod works amazingly well; I even figured out how to set it up vertically to get some interesting ground shots. Highly recommended!
Oct 06, 2008
Works with SLR
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I own Canon 30D and Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS Lens so I decided to buy GP3 (slr zoom) version of this pod. Works better than I expected... this pod is stable enough to handle my camera (30D with my lens weight is about 1,4 Kg), I'm taking it often with me, good for taking pictures in nature without need to take my regular tripod.
Maybe it works also as it's shown at pictures, like mounted on tree or telephone post, but I love my 30D tooooo much to try it ;)
Oct 05, 2008
Gorrila pod review
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This is a great product. Make sure you go by the model recommendations on the joby website. I had a Canon A 620 and the basic Gorillapod cannot take the weight of this heavy camera (even though its not an SLR), so I had to go for the gorrilapod SLR. Works great, can be easily wound around any support. I also tried to use it on a fixed support on a small cement mound near the Eifell tower and works well that way too. Make sure you wrap the legs around real tight. I would recommend this product.
Sep 30, 2008
Use this tripod to take photos anywhere!
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My husband and I use our gorillapod constantly to set up self-timer photos in unusual settings and where no one else is around. I.e., perched on a rock near waterfalls, wrapped around metal poles or tree branches, propped on the hood of our Jeep. This is a must-have if you like to take photos outside and stray from common tourist destinations. It works great for small and mid-size cameras. I'm not sure it would support the weight of a larger model. The legs are fully adjustable and the top swivels up and down which allows various photo angles. It's about 8 inches long and folds up slim which makes it easy to pack. I have also bought gorillapods for 2 family members already and we all love them.
Sep 28, 2008
Joby GP1-EGEN
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This review is for the Joby GP1-EGEN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Green)
I love it!
Great with my Canon PowerShot SD750 even on vertical mode! It's also easy to carry as I just hang one of the leg inside my small camera bag (Case Logic TBC-3) and secure it with the zipper.
Sep 25, 2008
A little contraption, a BIG help!
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tiny and efficient, this tripod is easy to take with you and very versatile. Easy to set-up and fun to use!!!
Sep 24, 2008
Get a grip!
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The only tripod I had until recently was collapsible yet amazingly heavy. As such, it spends more time in my drawer than in my bag. Recent outings with my Flip Mino have proven that no matter how steady I think my stance is, I shake more than a chihuahua in February. I had seen the original Gorillapod some time back but couldn't justify the purchase since I rarely took photos at the time.
Taking a cue from a friend who records his Mino Thoughts while navigating California traffic, I looked into Joby's latest release - the Gorillapod GoGo. Their "mobile entertainment kit" includes the original Gorillapod tripod, a standard screw mount for digital cameras, a suction mount and two adhesive mounts.
As you can see from the photo, the flexible legs will allow for mounting pretty much anywhere. Can't find a flat surface? Wrap it around a branch. Just a teensy bit too high? Ball joints allow you to adjust as teensy a bit as you need. The feet are rubberized, as well as the ring around each joint, making for a secure and non-slip grip. I like the inclusion of the suction mount - perfect for iPhone/iPod viewing. I can't imagine myself using the adhesive clips on any of my toys but they are pretty sleek and low-profile. It's probably more of a problem to me since I lean towards white for my gadgetry and the clips are black.
One undocumented use that I've discovered is "desk toy". I'm forever picking it up and flexing the legs around. But I'm not playing...no. I'm...stress testing! Yeah, that's it. Stress testing.
For around thirty bucks, it's certainly not a purchase that needs justification. If you have gear - cell phones, cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, GPS units - you have a reason to look into the Gorillapod GoGo.
Sep 23, 2008
Get a grip!
Author's Rating:
The only tripod I had until recently was collapsible yet amazingly heavy. As such, it spends more time in my drawer than in my bag. Recent outings with my Flip Mino have proven that no matter how steady I think my stance is, I shake more than a chihuahua in February. I had seen the original Gorillapod some time back but couldn't justify the purchase since I rarely took photos at the time.
Taking a cue from a friend who records his Mino Thoughts while navigating California traffic, I looked into Joby's latest release - the Gorillapod GoGo. Their "mobile entertainment kit" includes the original Gorillapod tripod, a standard screw mount for digital cameras, a suction mount and two adhesive mounts.
As you can see from the photo, the flexible legs will allow for mounting pretty much anywhere. Can't find a flat surface? Wrap it around a branch. Just a teensy bit too high? Ball joints allow you to adjust as teensy a bit as you need. The feet are rubberized, as well as the ring around each joint, making for a secure and non-slip grip. I like the inclusion of the suction mount - perfect for iPhone/iPod viewing. I can't imagine myself using the adhesive clips on any of my toys but they are pretty sleek and low-profile. It's probably more of a problem to me since I lean towards white for my gadgetry and the clips are black.
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Versatile
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Great device! Helps in taking night pictures (long shutter exposure), definitely great with taking timed picture shots. You need to look for something to attach it on if you want some height.
Sep 22, 2008
If Handy Is Priority...
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This is a decent little tripod. More 3.5 star in my opinion, but I rounded it up because of its versatility from having both multiple applications [legs to stand on or claw-style grip] and multiple clips allowing the Gorillapod to attach to a variety of devices.
I like the compact size. It can be easily carried inside of just about any case you might be taking with you. And as flexible as it is, it can even fit comfortably in your pants pocket if you so desire.
This one is definitely for the smaller, shirt pocket sized point-and-shoot cameras...nothing too heavy, such as my old, bulky Sony CD Mavica, as the legs will go flat underneath it.
Also, I absolutely would NOT trust this thing to keep even a small camera safe in any precarious positions. If there's nowhere for your camera to fall and smash into bits, then this sized Gorillapod is just right.
Additionally, there is enough rigidity in the flexible legs to wrap to grip onto a mesh fence or something as well and it would hold nicely.
Each leg is about five inches long, and the balls which the legs consist of are each just slightly larger than a half inch in diameter.
The Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod is convenient and it does some useful things which a traditional tripod will not.
Handy product.
Sep 20, 2008
If Handy Is Priority...
Author's Rating:
This is a decent little tripod. More 3.5 star in my opinion, but I rounded it up because of its versatility from having both multiple applications [legs to stand on or claw-style grip] and multiple clips allowing the Gorillapod to attach to a variety of devices.
I like the compact size. It can be easily carried inside of just about any case you might be taking with you. And as flexible as it is, it can even fit comfortably in your pants pocket if you so desire.
This one is definitely for the smaller, shirt pocket sized point-and-shoot cameras...nothing too heavy, such as my old, bulky Sony CD Mavica, as the legs will go flat underneath it.
Also, I absolutely would NOT trust this thing to keep even a small camera safe in any precarious positions. If there's nowhere for your camera to fall and smash into bits, then this sized Gorillapod is just right.
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Pricey but Nice
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The product is as multi use and flexible as advertised. At +20$ the price is a bit steep for what you are getting but if you order it, you'll be happy with the product.
Sep 19, 2008
Go Anywhere and Take Any Picture
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Pros: Go Anywhere, Take Anything; Small; Light Weight; Durable
Cons: Have not used with heavy cameras
The Bottom Line: Ideal for the outdoor enthusiast - allows you to make the impossible picture, possible.
Review: My wife and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts, we have hiked all over the world and we are always looking to get the perfect picture of the two of us. The problem we always run into in nature is that there are rarely flat surfaces on which to balance your... Read Full Review by tbaumgartner99, Jan 5, 2008
The Tripod That Can Go Anywhere (With Your Small Digital Camera)
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Pros: Flexible (in both build and usage), light and compact
Cons: Only holds compact digital cameras
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent companion for any small digital camera. Flexible legs allow it to be mounted (or hung or attached) almost anywhere. Light and compact for easy travel.
Review: As I’ve said many times before in my reviews, I hate flashes. They suck the life and emotion out of so many photos. Digital camera flashes are the worst, often too harsh to be useful in most situations. Professional lighting is far better but... Read Full Review by noangels, Dec 28, 2006
