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: $45 - $50
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(382 Reviews)
The Gorillapod SLR-Zoom is a heavy-duty version, designed with the serious photographer in mind. It makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Mount your camera or video camera just about anywhere you want so that you can increase your creative options.
All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw or your own tripod head to attach your camera to the standard tripod mount and then wrap the three flexible segmented legs securely to a nearby tree branch, fence, park bench or anything else that's convenient. Durable and innovative, the Gorillapod weighs just 8.5 ounces or 241 grams and can support cameras such as DSLRs with zoom lenses and video cameras weighing up to 6.6 pounds, or 3 kilograms. Measuring just 9.8 inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket.
Dimensions - 9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches (250 x 60 x 60 mm) Weight - 241 grams (8.5 ounces).
The Joby GP3-01EN Gorillapod SLR-Zoom makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with the serious photographer in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera or video camera just about anywhere you want so that you can increase your creative options. All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw or your own tripod head 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 looking for ways to stabilize your handheld shots or to get that unique perspective--now you can be free to shoot however you like! Durable and innovative, the Gorillapod weighs just 8.5 ounces, or 241 grams, and can support cameras--such as DSLRs with zoom lensea and video cameras--weighing up to 6.6 pounds, or 3 kilograms. Measuring just 9.8 inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket..
MPN: GP301EN
Tripod Type: Tripod
Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.
Weight: 0.53 lbs.
UPC: 854630001032
Product ID: 38742174
Wow. This is seriously bad.
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Once you finally screw this into your camera, good luck trying to get it positioned "just right." The reality is you point your camera in some direction since it's so inflexible and hope you can claim the result was "artsy." I never ended up using it because it was so bad. Do yourself a favor and buy a real tripod.
Sep 07, 2008
A good different Tripod
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I like it as it does what it said it would do. I tried it on tree branches, outside on rocks and it works fine. The only drawback is the height.
Also with Nikon S600 where it has the screw at the corner, the camera tends to weigh down on one-side and the tripod needs to be adjusted to balance this and you might not get a nice shot because of that.
Sep 06, 2008
Could have been a 5 star but ...
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I just don't think this device is good enough for SLR-Zoom. I tried with 40D/grip and a small lens and XT 350D with grip and a small lens (50/1.4), in both cases the tripod legs hold firm with no slippage or bend(much to its credit, those complained about weak legs probably got pirate copies rather than the genuine article?). But the camera VIBRATES and hard to stay steady. 10sec timer helps to wait out the vibe. I think this has to do with the multi-section construction. So maybe the advertized line "for SLR+Zoom" is somewhat an exaggeration, at least for my purpose. But the device itself is otherwise well thought out and fabricated. My copy doesn't have any weak link at all.
Bottom line - great design, well made, just not strong enough for my combo of SLR-Zoom, or even SLR minus the Zoom :) But should be more than strong enough for most of the point-shoot or small camcorder. And the flexibility is an absolute advantage over conventional tripods.
Good stuff!
Sep 04, 2008
the pod is cool
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I love the idea of the little green gorillapod. I like the size vs. a standard tripod. It works pretty well, though it is not as stable as I would have hoped. As an alternative to carrying a typical tripod for certain situations it is very cool & worth owning.
Sep 04, 2008
Two Happyshutterbugs
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Bought this for my youngest son (a grown man, btw) who finds it great for his use. This makes me very pleased, too, because I also bought one for myself and fully share his attitude. Added a ballhead, which makes it perfect.Light, strong, extremely useful.
Sep 03, 2008
Gift
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I bought this item for my sister's b-day. She says it's great, perfect for use in places that are hard to get the right angle with the camera. Likes the ability for it to wrap around odd shaped objects.
Sep 03, 2008
Excellent for DSLR
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I have purchased this product with the Bogen-Manfrotto 484RC2 Mini Ball Head. I have used the tripod with a Canon 40D with a 70-200f4 USM IS lens which it can hang on to fine. I was worried about wrapping it around things to hold the camera, but its proved to be fine.
I will note though, with the 70-200 its better using a lens collar than just mounting to the tripod under the camera - more stable.
Great little tripod for what it is designed to do!
Sep 02, 2008
Gorillapod Review
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My Gorillapod arrived in excellent condition, packaged well and it is one product that does work as advertised. My only complaint or question is just what does "Ethically made in China" means? Does it mean that it didn't put Americans out of work or take an American job to make it in a communist country with no human rights? If you want to sell it in American make in the USA so Americans can afford to feed their children
Aug 30, 2008
Super Fast Shipping! Item was BRAND new as described
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Super Fast Shipping! Item was BRAND new as described. This Joby tripod is a HIT!! People were asking where I purchased it from and is a necessity for those with point & shoot cameras!! thanks again
Aug 28, 2008
Very Useful When Yuo don't Have an Assistant
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Obviously this is not a professional photogrpaher's tool, but it could easily be used by a pro. I found this device to be a very convenient tool when taking photos in odd places. It can grip onto practically anything that you can bend its arms around. The attachements are a nice-to-have feature as well. In general this product is useful when a stadard size tripod is just too large (or positions the camera too high).
Aug 27, 2008
