The Original Gorillapod is the lightest and most versatile camera tripod available today. Featuring over two dozen flexible leg joints that bend and rotate, the Gorillapod will firmly secure your compact digital camera to virtually any surface — anywhere and everywhere!
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When your digital-camera camera needs support for unique photo shoots, an ordinary tripod might not be able to tackle the job. That's when a gorilla comes in handy. Actually, you need a Gorillapod.
The Original Gorillapod is the lightest and most versatile camera tripod available today. Featuring over two dozen flexible leg joints that bend and rotate, the Gorillapod will firmly secure your compact digital camera to virtually any surface ? anywhere and everywhere! Gorillapod is the ideal camera accessory for photographers on the go. Throw it in your pocket or backpack and you'll be ready for your next adventure! While the Gorillapod serves all the functions of a traditional camera tripod - steadying your camera under low-light conditions, taking timed group shots, etc.
- it is the only tripod malleable enough to provide you with the perfect shot while wrapped around a tree branch, hanging from a pole, or perched on a jagged rock. The possibilities are endless! Maximum weight load - 275g (9.7oz) Adapter - Universal ¼-in tripod screw Size - 15 x 3 x 3cm (5.9 x 1.2 x 1.2) Weight - 45.3g (1.6oz).
The Joby 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 1.6 ounces, or 45 grams, and can support cameras weighing up to 12.5 ounces, or 335 grams. Measuring just under six inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into any purse, backpack, or even jacket pocket. .
MPN: GP101P
Tripod Type: Tripod
Maximum Load: 0.61 lbs.
Quick Release: With Quick Release
Weight: 0.1 lbs.
Product ID: 41856762
Just OK
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This is a lot floppier than I expected it to be. I've tried using it with my little digital camera, and unless it's positioned perfectly upright it will not stay in place. It would never work for me to try the position in the picture, where the legs are wrapped around a pole and the camera is off to the side. My camera is not too heavy, either. Who knows, maybe I got a defective one.
Jul 19, 2008
Works like a charm
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Works great. Small size means it fits in the camera bag with the rest of the gear!
Jul 19, 2008
Quite Useful
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This device does what it is acclaimed to do. It is quite sturdy and will safely hold my Nikon D200 with battery pack/grip and the 18-200mm lens. It will even hold my camera/grip WITH my Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 lens that weighs a sold 8 lbs (all together), however the unit is only rated at holding 6.5 lbs, but will hold my 8 lb camera/lens when no other options exist. Remember that added care must be exercised with it's placement, as there is much greater risk that it could collapse and injure the equipment when it's weight rating is exceeded.
It is very light and easy to carry, however it really needs a carrying case. I am going to make one myself, but the manufacturer really needs to offer this as an option. Also keep in mind that the unit really needs a tripod head. I have a small Manfrotto ball head that works very well. If no head is used, you will experience a great deal of unnecessary frustration, but conversely, doesn't every tripod need a head? Don't get this Gorillapod without a head, otherwise you'll have a unit with very limited functionality.
Jul 14, 2008
Quite Useful
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This device does what it is acclaimed to do. It is quite sturdy and will safely hold my Nikon D200 with battery pack/grip and the 18-200mm lens. It will even hold my camera/grip WITH my Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 lens that weighs a sold 8 lbs (all together), however the unit is only rated at holding 6.5 lbs, but will hold my 8 lb camera/lens when no other options exist. Remember that added care must be exercised with it's placement, as there is much greater risk that it could collapse and injure the equipment when it's weight rating is exceeded.
It is very light and easy to carry, however it really needs a carrying case. I am going to make one myself, but the manufacturer really needs to offer this as an option. Also keep in mind that the unit really needs a tripod head. I have a small Manfrotto ball head that works very well. If no head is used, you will experience a great deal of unnecessary frustration, but conversely, doesn't every tripod need a head? Don't get this Gorillapod without a head, otherwise you'll have a unit with very limited functionality.
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great for hiking trips
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This tripod is great for a couple who wants to get some good pictures of a hiking, beach or any other trip without having to ask random people if they will take a picture. The clip makes it easy to take the camera on and off the tripod and because the legs are flexible, you don't need to much space to store it. Great purchase and a lot of great pictures!
Jul 14, 2008
Almost as stable as you want.
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I was very excited to get this product and use it for my vacation. I have a Canon 40D which is very heavy. I noted that this model of the Gorillapod is supposed to be able to support a camera like mine with a large lens. I have found that this is mostly true. By that I mean that it took a little bit more work that I suspected to get the photo I wanted. There is a minimum amount of fiddling needed to make sure the camera is stable to take the shot you want. This product is very portable and fits nicely on the outside of my smallest camera bag Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Black). I had no trouble transporting it or retrieving it for use. I highly recommend this product as it is and enjoyed using it.
Jul 06, 2008
Pretty cool
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I bought this for a gift and got great feedback. It twists and conforms to whatever it is wrapped around. However, I regret not buying the Large tripod. I have a small digital camera and the pod fits on it fine, but the tripod's legs are not very long. Getting it to fit on every object would be easier with the large tripod's legs.
It is worth spending the money on the large tripod. Next time!
Jun 29, 2008
Handy but not so sturdy
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It's really fun and handy.
A large SLR with a hefty lens and flash will definitely not stay put very well. My Canon 20d with a speedlite and Tokina 12-24 F4 had the Gorillapod sagging and drooping all over the place. With a lighter lens and no flash, it's great for hanging on a tree or taking tabletop snaps.
I'd recommend this for anyone wanting a clever alternative to toting a proper tripod but be prepared to spend some time getting it just so before snapping any pictures.
Jun 27, 2008
2 Stars for Joby knockoff from Targus.
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R9ANK9AN12DWF">Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9ANK9AN12DWF</a> This is a video review for the Targus Grypton Portable Tripod, which appears to be a rebranded Joby GP1 (edit: cheap knockoff). It was purchased at a Radio Shack for $9.99, normally priced at $14.99, a little cheaper than the Joby. On my first trip with the tripod, it fell from 3 feet from the car it was resting on when someone closed the car door. One of the ball joints on the tripod cracked, but thankfully didn't break my camera! It could still be used level, only at certain angles as shown in the video. Then I superglued the cracked balljoint, which fixed the problem, but lost some flexibility. The main issues were durability, and stability (especially with a camera that has an offset tripod mount). Definitely go for the Joby over this 'deal.'
Camera used - Pentax Optio WPi.
Jun 27, 2008
Perfect for a light point and shoot camera
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I have had this tripod for a while now and, contrary to many other reviews, it has worked as promised and been reliable. I wouldn't recommend it for anything heavier than a small camera but for that purpose it is fine.
Jun 26, 2008
Simple and Effective
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Just took this on vacation. Such a perfect little gadget. Easily grabs onto just about anything, and levels on any surface. Infinite adjustability - no pan/tilt mechanisms to deal with. Wrap the legs around something and bend and tweak until you have just the right composition.
Once you get in the habit of bringing it along you'll wonder what you did without it. My wife and I got great pictures of the two of us - since we could compose the picture just how we wanted it rather than having a stranger do it. In the beginning, sometimes we would ask a stranger to take our pictures, and instead of asking them over and over to tweak this or that, we just said "bye" and waited a couple minutes until they were gone, then used the gorilla pod instead.
My favorite part is the quick release. This is really what takes it to the next level and makes it so usable. We'd attach the quick release fitting to the camera and just carry the camera in its case. (Canon SD790 and Caselogic QPB-1 case - both of which I'd also give 5 stars.) I'd then carry the rest of the gorillapod on my beltloop by wrapping one of the legs behind the beltloop. Hardly noticed that it was there, but always ready at a moment's notice.
After memory and a camera case, I'd recommend this as the next most useful equipment for anyone with a point-and-shoot camera.
Jun 21, 2008
Simple and Effective
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Just took this on vacation. Such a perfect little gadget. Easily grabs onto just about anything, and levels on any surface. Infinite adjustability - no pan/tilt mechanisms to deal with. Wrap the legs around something and bend and tweak until you have just the right composition.
Once you get in the habit of bringing it along you'll wonder what you did without it. My wife and I got great pictures of the two of us - since we could compose the picture just how we wanted it rather than having a stranger do it. In the beginning, sometimes we would ask a stranger to take our pictures, and instead of asking them over and over to tweak this or that, we just said "bye" and waited a couple minutes until they were gone, then used the gorilla pod instead.
My favorite part is the quick release. This is really what takes it to the next level and makes it so usable. We'd attach the quick release fitting to the camera and just carry the camera in its case. (Canon SD790 and Caselogic QPB-1 case - both of which I'd also give 5 stars.) I'd then carry the rest of the gorillapod on my beltloop by wrapping one of the legs behind the beltloop. Hardly noticed that it was there, but always ready at a moment's notice.
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