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: highly useful item
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this Gorillapod after seeing a friend using it. This item is highly useful for anyone who uses a digital camera or camcorder and is passionate about taking clear, focussed & sharp shots.
Pros:
1. Standard thread to set all the digital cameras aand camcorders.
2. Very flexible.
3. Can be set on uneven surfaces like a rock, tree branch, dining chair, couches, headboard of bed etc. Useful when you are taking a shot with self-timer or remote.
4. Ideal for sports events, as you can set it over the benches and can the manipulate the camera direction.
5. Eliminates the blurred pictures.
Cons:
1. Gravity wins if legs are over-flexed. However you will learn to optimize the three legs after a few shots.
Customer Review: Amazing flexible tripod.
Summary: 4 Stars
The quality of this tripod is evident as soon as you try to position the legs. My camera is rather hefty, and has the tripod mount on the far side of the camera (not centered). The tripod handled the extra offset with no problems.
The design allows you to infinitely adjust your camera to the perfect angle, and know that it will stay there. The ability to position your camera in areas previously considered "precarious" allows you to capture unique shots.
Highly recommended!
Slight Con: There is a piece that you screw your camera onto that slides off of the tripod--it is normally locked into place, and I haven't had any problems when taking pictures. The issue is if you lose it, it could be difficult to procure a new one.
Customer Review: Favorite gift
Summary: 5 Stars
Photography in difficult light has become so much easier with this "extra hand". I've used it from Anchorage to Istanbul squeezing it onto patio chairs, car tops and tree limbs for perfectly stable support. With carry-on space at a premium I love the fact that it is smaller and more versatile than my larger tripods while still giving my camera the stability low-lighting shots require. I just returned from James Bay, Victoria, BC, where I took fantastic evening photos from a cramped perch where no regular sized tripod would have fit. What began as a travel accessory has become my tripod of choice. The attachment mount is small enough that my camera case easily accommodates it. The Gorillapod remains at the top of my all time favorite Christmas gifts list.Customer Review: Completely delighted with the product
Summary: 5 Stars
In the past half year I have obtained both a Cannon Sureshot and a Flip Video camcorder. I didn't want to invest in a full size tripod, but it quickly because apparent that I needed some sort of tripod for both of them. For instance, I have wanted to make a video on the Flip to send (don't laugh) to a dog friend (we want to see if he'll respond to me saying hello to him on TV), but without a simple tripod there was no way that I could do it.
This tripod is more than strong enough to support either the camera or the camcorder. It is exceptionally easy to use and it weighs very little, making it a snap to toss into my camera bag.
If you just need a tripod for very simple purposes, I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with this.
Customer Review: Didn't hold my Canon A80 very well.
Summary: 2 Stars
I got this yesterday and today it's all packed up for return. I have a Canon A80 that I use a lot. The thought behind the Gorillapod made sense to me for enhancing the use of it indoors and out. The Gorillapod for Digital cameras has pretty short legs and it slid down a pole light with a smooth surface I attached it to. I figured I'd be able to take a 90 degree downward shot with the camera but it started to sag. The Canon A80 isn't a heavy Digital SLR...
I like the theory behind the Gorillapod that I'm gonna look for the SLR model on sale and buy it. The SLR model has 9 inch long legs and the digital Gorillapod has ~ 5 inch legs.
I'd probably like this version if it had longer legs. Tho that wouldn't fix the sagging problem.....sigh!
:)