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 Product !
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this product. I am always the one behind the camera, and I never have pictures of myself. If I do get a picture of myself, my arm is in the picture and you can tell I am holding the camera. With this new tripod, I can just sit it on the table, or latch it to a chair and tree, and I am in the photo and it looks like someone is taking the picture! Its a great tool for anyone who loves to me in their own pictures. Its fun, and easy to use. The only problem I had with it, was that my first one broke, and I had to buy a new one. What happened was the neck broke. Each little ball is like a joint. If you put too much pressure on it, like when your bending it into a position, it could snap. Mine, I guess snapped. I was so upset, that I went out to buy a new one. Its a great product, but be careful with it if you purchase it. I highly recomend it, but I advise you to take good care of it. And if your friends or family are looking at it, make sure to tell them it can break easily.Customer Review: Great product - and wonderful gift idea for anyone with a camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the smaller Gorillapod (for a personal digital camera) as a gift for my fiance and it was a hit. I have seen others use them at weddings, and other events, and thought it would come in handy. It folds to be very slim and can fit in a camera bag or elsewhere very easily. There's almost nothing it can't grab onto, so you can make a straight shot from a tree branch, lighting fixture, you name it. Or, just balance on a table like a regular tripod. unfortunately, it still means you have to use your camera's self timer, but it makes it much easier to take great photos without one person missing. It's a help when recording videos. Highly recommend. It's also perfect for traveling, as its easy to pack in almost anywhere. Several friends and family members who have seen us use it have since made purchases, it's just that type of gadget! The gorillapod is very functional, and is a worthwhile purchase for either yourself or as a gift for those hard to buy for types.Customer Review: The Best Investment Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
The Gorilla is one of the best investment I have ever done. I bought it to use it in my honeymoon.
I just returned from my honeymoon and I really enjoyed taking pictures using the Gorilla. It allowed great versatile positions to put the camera. It was not only great for the pictures taking at a significant distance, but also for the pictures I take myself, with my hand, to myself or my husband and I together. It helped me to give the picture a nice perspective and distance from our faces and the background.
We carried it everywhere in a small or medium size bag. We used it everywhere: rocks, floor, tables, sticks, rails, and more.
Also, my father-in-law was so amazed with the Gorilla that he bought it as a gift for a friend. I think it could be a great and cheap gift for anyone who takes digital picture for fun.
I hope this review is helpful to convince you to buy this great camera holder :)
Customer Review: Lighweight useful tripod
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased the Joby GP1 for vacations out of the country with my wife. Most of our photos are of either one of us, but not both in the scene. It seems we are always looking for someone to ask to take a picture of the both of us together, but you never know their camera skills, or if they will just walk off with it ( I have a friend who had that happen to him). This handy little gadget is really light weight and compact. It can be placed on uneven surfaces or, as advertised, wrapped around small branches or poles etc.
I purchased the Quick release replacement clips also, because I was unaware that a quick release clip came with the tripod. They only cost around $5 for a pair from Amazon. I only have one camera, and I didn't need the two extra quick release clips. So, I mailed them back for a refund. What a dumb thing that was, since the mailing fee was $5, Amazon got the clips back and I was still out the $5, duh!!!
Customer Review: Decent performer
Summary: 4 Stars
This mini tripod does a decent job but in no way replaces a "real" tripod. It's versaltile, cool and appears well built (more on that later). It attaches to multiple surfaces in a variety of planes and holds my P&S camera securely. It's also small enough to fit unobstrusively in your pocket.
There are, however, some minor annoyances.
I cracked one of the joints wrapping it around chair but was able to fix it by "ossifying" the afflicted area (gorilla gluing cracked joint). The Pod still works although it is not as flexible as it originally was.
As I am sure happens with equally priced tripods, there is about 2-3 sec of small camera oscillations when the camera button is pressed. Setting the timed release for 5-10 sec usually rectifies this though.
Overall, a cool little tripod that accompanies me and my camera everywhere.