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Joby Gorillapod - SLR Zoom | 
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| Brand: Joby
Category: CE
New (9) from £27.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 191
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 6.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4
MPN: GP3-01EN
Model: GP3-01EN
UPC: 854630001032
EAN: 0854630001049
ASIN: B000KFRSG4
Release Date: September 25, 2007
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| Features:
| • | Genuine Joby Product | | • | New without original packaging for ease and lower cost of posting | | • | Suitable for Compact/DSLR Camera and Long Zoom lens | | • | UK buyer can receive in 1 to 2 days | | • | 1/4" adaptable to 3/8" allows mounting on digital SLR/lens or a tripod head. Flexible joints allows bending and rotating in any direction to form the perfect shape. Locking ring enabeling extra security for your camera. Ring and foot grips provide extra gripping power to most surfaces. |
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Product Description
Joby Gorillapod firmly secures your camera to just about anything- anywhere and everywhere! Unlike traditional tripods, the gorillapod doesn't require an elevated surface for you to take the perfect shot.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 Brilliant design November 22, 2008
This so simple that I bet a million people wish they had thought of it. Nobody would carry around a tripod for their little digital camera unless it was something that could fit in their pocket. This Gorillapod has flexible legs that can be fixed into different positions and also wrap around poles, branches, handrails etc... Took it on holiday last week and was able to take group/self photos without having to ask a passer-by to take the picture (they never get it right anyway!). Of course this cheaper version is only good for a recreational size digital camera. I tried it with my heavy SLR and it did the splits very quickly. Well, you've got to try haven't you?
 Not really steady enough for my needs October 25, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first saw this with its plastic flexy legs I had my doubts whether it would be steady enough. But reassured by the enthusiastic reviews bought one, and discovered my initial reservations were justified. I used it with my Sony R1 and Ricoh GX100 and find it flexes and wobbles too much to be much of an advantage over careful hand holding and bracing the camera against walls, lampost etc. So since it's not all that small I find myself leaving it at home quite a lot.
Nice idea but it has its flaws October 3, 2008
I was bought one of these as a present and it is great at gripping on to various objects and can function as a mini tripod reasonably well. However, the ball joints near the plate is not robust enough to take a heavy SLR body. It probably works fine with a lighter entry level camera with a light digital zoom, but if you have any sort of serious kit then it is incapable of remaining stable. I also have a quibble with the locking pin and camera plate which requires a 10p coin to attach and detach from the camera. It is a simple engineering fix to add some sort of recessed tag and I can't understand why it hasn't been done yet.
 Am I missing something? October 2, 2008
1 out of 12 found this review helpful
I do not understand what the fuss is about. Gorillapod may be a fun and innovative concept but it is SMALL ! You will always need a wall or a table (OK or a tree or a lamp post) to put it on. So I don't see the use. The whole point of a tripod is to enable you to take photos like it was you taking them (i.e. from at least a 1.50m height) only completely still. It's ok if you already have a classic tripod and are looking to take pictures off the beatten track e.g. on rocks or in unusual environments. I am going to sell mine as I am not using it and buy a proper tripod instead.
You need one in your camera bag ! September 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this for my Canon Eos 450, and it's great. Easy to set up and use, and very portable. I went on to the website for the tripod to read some more details about it before purchasing it.
The manufacturer's website shows the different variations that this comes in. I would definitely recommend the SLR Zoom version if you have a SLR. As I am new to photography but have amassed a number of lenses already including a zoom lens, and due the weight limitations of the different tripods, I would recommend the SLR Zoom to future-proof your camera to some extent.
I have used the tripod with the Canon camera attached to a 300mm zoom lens and it works well.
It is sturdy and very portable and flexible.
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