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: Clever design, will wrap around anything securely, but hard to control or straighten the "kinks"
Summary: 4 Stars
Very light and handy tripod in an ingenious design. My kids latched onto it immediately, and soon the Flip cam was in all kinds of crazy positions.
Pluses: Light, compact (it's 6" long, and will fit in a ladie's purse). It very easy to wrap the legs around anything and the joints have a rubbery surface that "sticks" to almost anything without slipping.
Minuses: Every joint articulates, which is great for wrapping but makes it hard to straighten the legs for using as a regular tripod. I feel like I spend alot of time making the legs even and getting the kinks out. I wish it came with a way to connect a cell phone which lacks the screw needed to attach a tripod.
Customer Review: How did I ever live without my SLR Zoom Gorillapod???
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing is AMAZING! One thing that no one has touched on is that this little pod will help you steady your SLR with heavy zoom lens against your body giving you less camera shake if you're taking a picture hand held. I simply turn two of the legs into my body and shoot away. Amazing! I only have one complaint...THAT I WASN'T THE ONE WHO CREATED THIS LITTLE GEM OF A TRIPOD! Oh, holds my Canon Rebel XTI with EF-S 1.4-5.6 IS 70 - 300 zoom lens and 430 EX II Speedlight securely (total weight a bit over 5.5 pounds). I've not used the Joby ball head, although I did just order one and am looking forward to using it.
Love this Creature...you've GOTTA get one, really!
Customer Review: Grabs anything...and holds on. :-)
Summary: 4 Stars
So far, this has been a great little "tripod"...if you want to stick a name to it. Its actually a LOT better than a tripod. While it can function as one very well, it can also be used to hang your camera from a tree limb, a stair rail, or just about anything you can wrap its legs around (even your wrist). I've got a small point and shoot Canon camera and it works GREAT with that camera. However, anything much bigger than that type of camera and I'd be afraid that the weight might tend to pull the "legs" loose from whatever you've got it attached to. It does take some getting used to but its fun figuring out different ways to use it and it seems to be holding up really well.Customer Review: Wow! Great function for the price!
Summary: 5 Stars
It REALLY works! Like tripods it's size, it's (large) pocket-sized; unlike others it's easily adaptable to however irregular a surface you have at hand--it even can be attrached to a tree limb or post (or floor lamp used as a pole for inside pictures), bicycle handlebars, etc. This flexibility makes it possible to take macros of flowers, etc. as never before. It takes the hassle out of "I was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a tripod to be level, etc. Not so with this-it's so flexible. Finally I could sent Mom a picture of me and my pet! :)Customer Review: Everything I had hoped for
Summary: 5 Stars
This product rock. I currently use it for my web cam. In the past I would have to use the stand that is provided by the manufacturer for my camera, resulting in many up the nose type shots. With the Gorillapod I am able to put my camera anywhere I want, on the monitor, on railing, or just standing on my desk. I also do animation and having this mounted to the light on my drafting desk has made it easy to have an image capture station for these purposes. I will be upgrading my digital camera soon and already have plans to buy the beefier version for that camera. Highly suggest this product if you enjoy any kind of photographic/video creative possibilities.