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Color: Grey | Style: Tripod, Ball Head, + Level
- Adaptable Screw: attaches to cameras with 1/4" or 3/8" tripod thread
- Flexible Joints: bend and rotate 360 degree to form the perfect shape
- Ring & Foot Grips: provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you go
- The Gorrilapod SLR Zoom attaches to SLRs (with zoom lenses), video cameras, and your own tripod head, and can support a whopping 6.6 pounds (3kg)
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Color: Grey | Style: Tripod, Ball Head, + Level
From the Manufacturer
The GorillaPod SLR-Zoom is designed for serious photographers. Its sturdy prehensile legs help achieve a steady shot with your DSLR and zoom lenses. It attaches to standard SLR cameras, video cameras and even your own tripod head. The GorillaPod SLR-Zoom can support an impressive 3kg (6.5 lb), yet it remains compact and lightweight so that you can use it on-the-go, even in environments where most traditional tripods aren't allowed.
The JOBY GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Ballhead is lightweight and compact, yet still robust enough to support SLR style cameras with zoom lenses. It further extends the functionality of the GorillaPod by allowing even more creative camera positions and better chances to capture great shots! While it is optimized for use with the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom tripod, the Ballhead is equipped with both a 3/8" thread and a 1/4" adapter screw, allowing it to be used atop almost any tripod. The Ballhead includes a quick-release clip with a bubble level that can remain attached to a camera for effortless, instant setup, ensuring a perfectly level photo every time!
Whether you're using your SLR camera to shoot time-lapse photos, get up close with a macro lens, capture your daughter's winning goal from the sidelines or snap images for the local newspaper, the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom is the perfect companion for your next adventure. Throw one in your bag and start shooting like a pro!
Feel the stability
High quality injection molded plastic for snug joints that stay firm after strenuous, repeated action
Position and secure with ease
Full 360° pan and 90° tilt allows for quick change from portrait to landscape positioning
Adjustment knob easily locks the Ballhead into place, securing it tightly
Get a grip!
Rubberized ring and foot grips provide enhanced stability on difficult terrain
Switch between cameras quickly and securely
Adapter screw allows the Ballhead to accommodate both 3/8" and 1/4" threads, allowing it to be used with virtually any tripod or camera configuration
Get the perfect shot every time
Slim-line quick-release clip with bubble level stays connected to your camera and snaps into the GorillaPod for instant setup and perfectly level shots every time
GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Accessories
Spike Feet
Give your GorillaPod SLR-ZOOM even more stability on soft ground, snow, or ice. Spike feet are especially well suited for macro photography in the garden or forest. You can simply pop these spikes on to the feet of your SLR-ZOOM to give your GorillaPod added traction.
Flash Shoe Clip
Attach your remote flash unit to the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Ballhead to get great lighting from any angle.
Extra Clips
Get a slim-line quick-release clip for the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom ballhead that lets you take perfectly level pictures every time!
*Included with the GP3-BH
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| Supports | Point and shoot cameras and pocket camcorders up to 11.5 oz (325g) | Point and shoot cameras and pocket camcorders up to 11.5 oz (325g) | Point and shoot cameras and pocket camcorders up to 11.5 oz (325g) | Lightweight hybrid cameras, flashes and camcorders up to 1.75 lbs (800g) | Pro-sumer SLR cameras with zoom lenses, camcorders up to 6.6 lbs (3kg) | SLR cameras with zoom lenses, camcorders up to 11 lbs (5kg) |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches | 5.9 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches | 7.2 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches | 9.8 x 2 x 2 inches | 9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches | 11.4 x 3.6 x 3.6 inches |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 1.6 oz | 2.8 oz | 5.8 oz | 8.5 oz | 1.1 lbs |
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Product Description
The BH1 Ballhead is designed to work with the popular Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM model, the ball head affords users the ability to easily tilt and rotate their cameras, while the Gorillapod provides unwavering support on almost any surface. The ball head is capable of a full 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt. When locked into place with its indexed adjustment knob, the ball head, like its eponymous Gorillapod, can support up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs). The ball head also includes a quick-release bubble level clip that can remain attached to a camera for effortless, instant setup, ensuring a perfectly level photo every time. Position heavy SLRs anywhere - Bendable, flexible leg joints rotate 360 degrees to wrap and hold prosumer and professional cameras to virtually any surface. Reliable and secure - High-quality injection-molded plastic and rubberized rings and feet provide firm gripping power you can trust to hold your precious equipment. Mount cameras and tripod heads - Includes a permanent 1/4" universal screw and 3/8" adapter screw to easily mount telephoto cameras and professional tripod heads.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Tripod, Ball Head, + Level| Color Name:Grey|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read the reviews here complaining about the weight not being supported but I have had no issue so far. I use a Pentax K200D with a battery pack and while I have not used my biggest lens "in the field" with this, I have tested it and once I got it balanced, it did fine. Im not sure I would try hanging it off the side of my car with a huge lens on but I feel more than comfortable with my lighter lenses.
If you are familiar with the Gorillapod concept there is nothing new about this one other than being bigger and having a ball head. The legs are big enough to wrap around a normal railing/post you would find in most touristy places. Bigger than a stop sign pole but smaller than a street light pole.
Attaching it to strange places is much easier due to the quick release on the ball head. You can position the pod, slide the camera in, test the load and then either adjust or start shooting.
My ball head is quite stiff to the point that if it has been unused for more than a day or two I have to push hard to get it "fluid" again. Not a bad thing in my opinion.
The quick release plate is small the level placement is excellent. I have gotten in the habit of leaving it on and using it to level my shots hand shooting. The connector is a screw and really needs to be tightened with a quarter so keep one handy.
If I had a complain it would be that getting the legs straight for storage can be a pain. It seems like getting one straight makes the others bent. This is not a "carry in a pocket" tripod and leaving it attacked would not be a good idea. I got mine on sale and I am not sure if I would have paid full price for it. Its a great product but the full price seems a bit excessive.
I have not explored the world of wild connections much but for me where the Gorillapod really shines are those low angle shots. I can make my "real" tripod get as low as the Gorillapod but it means reconfiguring to flip the center post and shooting upside down. 20 minutes vs 1 minute with the Groillapod. It doesnt replace a full tripod but it does a lot of things better and faster. Highly recommended.
If you are familiar with the Gorillapod concept there is nothing new about this one other than being bigger and having a ball head. The legs are big enough to wrap around a normal railing/post you would find in most touristy places. Bigger than a stop sign pole but smaller than a street light pole.
Attaching it to strange places is much easier due to the quick release on the ball head. You can position the pod, slide the camera in, test the load and then either adjust or start shooting.
My ball head is quite stiff to the point that if it has been unused for more than a day or two I have to push hard to get it "fluid" again. Not a bad thing in my opinion.
The quick release plate is small the level placement is excellent. I have gotten in the habit of leaving it on and using it to level my shots hand shooting. The connector is a screw and really needs to be tightened with a quarter so keep one handy.
If I had a complain it would be that getting the legs straight for storage can be a pain. It seems like getting one straight makes the others bent. This is not a "carry in a pocket" tripod and leaving it attacked would not be a good idea. I got mine on sale and I am not sure if I would have paid full price for it. Its a great product but the full price seems a bit excessive.
I have not explored the world of wild connections much but for me where the Gorillapod really shines are those low angle shots. I can make my "real" tripod get as low as the Gorillapod but it means reconfiguring to flip the center post and shooting upside down. 20 minutes vs 1 minute with the Groillapod. It doesnt replace a full tripod but it does a lot of things better and faster. Highly recommended.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Tripod, Ball Head, + Level| Color Name:Grey|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought this for a trip to China. Weight and size were a consideration, but I knew I wanted some kind of stable platform for low-light/night shots.
Gorillapod filled the bill. Bought it with the BH1 ball head, and strongly suggest some kind of adjustable 'head' as screwing the camera onto the g'pod alone gives very restricted movement.
Used the G'pod extensively in the 'TerraCotta Warrior' exhibit in Xi'an. Almost perfect. Attached my Nikon D90 with a medium zoom. Wrapped the flex-legs around the guard rail and shot some very low exposures. Worked well. Attaching the 70-300mm zoom caused some 'creep' unless the lens/camera combo was almost level. Still, that's a lot of weight for so small a ball-head, and should be expected.
Night shots along the seawall in Shanghai and Hong Kong were perfect. DO use a self timer or remote release, as this isn't the most stable of platforms. That said, there aren't many tripods which will curl up in your camera bag. Took it to several museums which required a "Professional" permit for tripod usage and no one batted an eye.
Pro: Small, inexpensive, sturdy and okay for light zooms.
Con: The tacky rubber rings WILL slip on metal rails w/o careful adjustment.
Recommended
Gorillapod filled the bill. Bought it with the BH1 ball head, and strongly suggest some kind of adjustable 'head' as screwing the camera onto the g'pod alone gives very restricted movement.
Used the G'pod extensively in the 'TerraCotta Warrior' exhibit in Xi'an. Almost perfect. Attached my Nikon D90 with a medium zoom. Wrapped the flex-legs around the guard rail and shot some very low exposures. Worked well. Attaching the 70-300mm zoom caused some 'creep' unless the lens/camera combo was almost level. Still, that's a lot of weight for so small a ball-head, and should be expected.
Night shots along the seawall in Shanghai and Hong Kong were perfect. DO use a self timer or remote release, as this isn't the most stable of platforms. That said, there aren't many tripods which will curl up in your camera bag. Took it to several museums which required a "Professional" permit for tripod usage and no one batted an eye.
Pro: Small, inexpensive, sturdy and okay for light zooms.
Con: The tacky rubber rings WILL slip on metal rails w/o careful adjustment.
Recommended
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Style Name:Tripod, Ball Head, + Level| Color Name:Grey|Amazon Verified Purchase
It's easy to reach the Gorillapod's 6.5 lb weight limit. My 40D plus a zoom lens like the 38-135mm, or larger, plus a Speedlite 580EX II and a wireless receiver and I'm at or over the limit. Plus, good luck on the Gorillapod's (small) ball head holding the camera in portrait orientation (sideways) without drift. It holds somewhat better in portrait orientation without the Speedlite and with a lighter lens like the 50mm. Somewhat.
Works fine in landscape orientation (normal camera position) on relatively level surfaces. But when wrapping the legs around an angled object, you're back to depending on the (small) ball head to keep the camera level -- which again is difficult to do without drift when trying for portrait orientation.
So far I've not found the Gorillapod as practical or versatile as I'd hoped and imagined. So I've used it far less than I anticipated. I've heard exactly the same reactions from a friend who bought his Gorillapod a week before I did.
Am I disappointed? Maybe I was expecting too much. Yes, it's easy to carry and I will use it (or try to) in some situations. Is it overpriced? Not really, in my opinion. Will it replace your tripod? Not even close. Is it essential? No. Helpful? Yes.
Frankly, I imagine I'll ultimately use it more often to position a Speedlite than to hold my camera. For THAT, it's terrific. Will hold a shoe mount multiclamp, Speedlite and umbrella -- as long as there's something to wrap the Gorillapod's legs around. You can quickly set your light in some interesting positions, depending on the environment.
Works fine in landscape orientation (normal camera position) on relatively level surfaces. But when wrapping the legs around an angled object, you're back to depending on the (small) ball head to keep the camera level -- which again is difficult to do without drift when trying for portrait orientation.
So far I've not found the Gorillapod as practical or versatile as I'd hoped and imagined. So I've used it far less than I anticipated. I've heard exactly the same reactions from a friend who bought his Gorillapod a week before I did.
Am I disappointed? Maybe I was expecting too much. Yes, it's easy to carry and I will use it (or try to) in some situations. Is it overpriced? Not really, in my opinion. Will it replace your tripod? Not even close. Is it essential? No. Helpful? Yes.
Frankly, I imagine I'll ultimately use it more often to position a Speedlite than to hold my camera. For THAT, it's terrific. Will hold a shoe mount multiclamp, Speedlite and umbrella -- as long as there's something to wrap the Gorillapod's legs around. You can quickly set your light in some interesting positions, depending on the environment.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Husband loves it! Easy to maneuver
I purchased this as a gift for my husband to use with our DSLR. He absolutely loves it. It's easy to collapse and take along with in a backpack. It's extremely easy to maneuver.
Published 16 days ago by Little Bird
good for travel...many other uses
i bought this the trip to use with my dslr...very compact and well built...
you can take off the head and put on your tripod or monopod... Read more
you can take off the head and put on your tripod or monopod... Read more
Published 1 month ago by dkmore
Great tripod for a small DSLR, but only shooting landscape orientation...
This is my 2nd of three Gorillpods that I've owned. It's an excellent product and well worth the money. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Cameron
I don't even use it anymore
I bought this unit with the thought that it would securely hold my D300 and 18-200 mm zoom well enough and it simply doesn't. There's not much more to it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David P
Cmon Guys!!!
Cmon guys!!! Get real. This item is made in China and is sold regularly on Alibaba for a few bucks. I can understand if the case was you guys were providing a "service" with the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carbon
Expensive but good quality
I bought this to take photos with a Nikon d3100 and self-timer. It was an expensive tripod to purchase, but supports the SLR. It is rock steady, and clearly of high quality. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Houston
Great for non full frame DSLRs and for off camera flashes
This tripod is a lot beefier than the one for point and shoot cameras. The operation of the ball head is smooth and I like having the built in level. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John M.
Gift.......
This item was a gift but a great item. Works with all my cameras, and will be very useful in the woods. Many good uses in the out of doors!!
Published 3 months ago by Kayo1946
Great when you're alone
Best little tripod on the market. The flexible legs always find something to hold on to. Bought this for my daughter who loves taking still pictures. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Grumpy
Big Disappointment
My original Gorillapod was stolen and I replaced it with this. Well, I dare anyone to demonstrate that this piece of garbage can hold a 5D Mark 2 still without drifting and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by KS
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