Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
Customer Review: Great Casual Tripod
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great product for the casual user. If you have a heavy camera or need super stability, then something a bit sturdier may be a better choice. I use mine for my Flip Mino and my Canon Powershot and it's perfect!
The tripod is very small and lightweight, as well as very versatile. The shaping ability of the legs is amazing, and even when you're not wrapping it around something, the ability to do small tweaks on the height of each leg is very helpful. This is my only tripod and I love it. My only issue is that it's fairly short (about 8 inches), making it hard to use in situations without a high mount point available.
Overall, I'm glad I bought the Gorillapod and I definitely recommend it.
Customer Review: A little thing which will make a big difference in your pictures
Summary: 5 Stars
Tripod shooting often seems to differentiate snapshooters from "real" photographers, but that's because a tripod can make a big difference in the quality of your photos, especially at a slow shutter speed or large f-stop. Now you can have a small, cheap, versatile tripod to carry everywhere along with your little digital camera.
The most time consuming aspect of using the tripod is attaching it, so the Gorillapod comes with a little clip which attaches to the bottom of the camera, and from which it is easily detached. Perhaps the best part is that Joby sells extra clips (at Amazon they're 2/$5.) so if you have more than one little camera, like most of us do, they can all be ready for the Gorillapod.
Customer Review: Not as useful as I thought it would be
Summary: 3 Stars
Maybe I'm just not creative, but there are considerably fewer situations where the wrappable legs come in handy than I thought there would be. Most of the time I just end up using it as a normal tripod, where it is harder to make level than a traditional one. The legs seem to be pretty strong and don't move unless you want them to. I've used it on a Canon A630 and I think that is about the heaviest camera I would want to use it on, as well as a Canon S95 which is a perfect fit. The removable clips are a nice touch though I have to unscrew them anyway when putting my camera in its case. I would probably get something else if I had a do over, but I've had it for two years and haven't had a need to replace it.Customer Review: A great idea and works well....
Summary: 4 Stars
My husband and I each bought one, mine for my smaller point and shoot, his (the larger size) for his bells and whistles SLR. We used them extensively on a recent trip to Paris, and we both got some really great night shots by wrapping them around street poles. These shots would have been impossible with my mini tripod because most of the time there were no flat surfaces nearby.
This would be a great gift, as most people have not seen nor heard of them. Made well, and can be easily twisted in various configurations.
I gave it 4 stars because it takes a bit of space and is too large to fit into my neck camera case. That is the only con, but other than that, I love it.
Customer Review: Use this tripod to take photos anywhere!
Summary: 5 Stars
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.