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 for lightweight cameras
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an awesome product. The rubber grips hold on to just about anything, anywhere. We've attached it securely to lampposts, gates, and trees. Very convenient for nighttime or long-exposure photography, much easier than lugging around a heavy full-sized tripod. It's also very portable; we keep it clamped onto the strap of the camera bag when not in use.
My only caution would be to pay careful attention to the weight limit. I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and belatedly discovered that his heavier camera tended to collapse the Gorillapod when it was used as a normal tripod. However, when the Gorillapod is used to grip onto less standard surfaces, it holds up his camera just fine. And it has no problem with my lighter camera.
Customer Review: Flimsy!
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this tripod for my Nikon 4500 digital which is a fairly compact camera, and should be right for this tripod. I found however that it would not support this camera, and legs would unravel, and the head sagged. The little Vanguard flex tripod is MUCH better for the same camera, and for far less money. My Canon S3 is a bigger, but still not an SLR by any means, and it simply can't be used with this tripod. I did try this with a SLR model I borrowed with equally disappointing results.
If you have a VERY small light camera with 3x zoom or less this may work. Otherwise I'd recommend buying one size larger than they recommend, except that gets very pricey very quickly. There are better and less expensive options available.
Customer Review: The BEST purchase I have made for my camera.
Summary: 5 Stars
The Joby Gorillapod is by far, the best purchase I have ever made for my camera. It is a must have product for anyone who is serious about video and photography. The versatility of this product is nearly unmatched and the quality is leaps and bounds above competitors. The strong and stiff bendable joints coupled with the high quality rubber grips allow the user to place this tripod on nearly any surface imaginable. I know from experience and have tested the stability of this tripod on many surfaces such as uneven grass and soil, wrapped around branches, bedposts and arm rests and even on the side view mirror of my car and the tripod never failed to hold its grip. It is a must buy product and I cannot recommend it enough. You will not be disappointed.Customer Review: Easy to Use and Invaluable
Summary: 5 Stars
So many times I went out somewhere and wished I had a way to take a picture of myself in my new surroundings, have a group picture, or get the perfect shot without any movement by my part. Of course a tripod is the way to go but I hadn't heard about this. Looking for a new camera, I saw that others on Amazon had purchased this, liked the reviews, and thought I'd give it a shot.
I love it. I always take it on my important trips and it stays in my car for the rest of the time just to have it in case. The legs support the camera well once you adjust them and I've found numerous spots to wrap the legs around for just the right view. So much better than your traditional tripod if you're going out for fun and packing light.
Customer Review: Does What It Says It Does
Summary: 4 Stars
A great item for those unusual angles and/or for night shots where an even flat surface is unavailable. A very useful feature is its ability to detach the top from the rest of the unit. So if you don't want to keep screwing and unscrewing it every time you need to use it or not use it, you can simply detach the top, even put the camera and the tripod top in your camera case, then just slide it in when necessary. As for the entire tripod itself, attach it just about anywhere, compose your shot and let it do the rest. The only real complaint is that it's actually harder to use on a flat level surface, since this requires lining up all three legs to just the right height. However, it is very easy to do and requires little effort.