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Gorillapod? VersatilePod! Ingenius design. Excellent for everyone and not just for cameras., July 23, 2008
Length:: 6:01 Mins
Whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
This review is for the Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod that includes also two adhesive clips and a suction cup clip.
This is THE tripod that you'll frequently be using, with its ability to twist to different positions and grab on to the most unusual places that plain, boring -- even super expensive tripods -- could never do. It has many different uses (not just for cameras). I never thought I would be playing with a tripod, I mean... my Gorillapod, for hours. (See my video!)
It's fun and amazing what this thing can do.
GORILLApod is great for GUERRILLA filmmakers. If you film a lot of stuff with a small digital camera, you'll love this. (And they also have a larger Gorillapod for actual video cameras and SLRs, which I will definitely get too.)
It can act as a steadycam for your wrist. Just wrap the legs on your wrist and you can even film while having both hands free!
I've also actually attached the Gorillapod on my car door handle, with a small digital camera (Canon SD300) attached to it, and went for drive. (You can see the results around the second half of the video!). I had all three legs, wrapped around on the handle, and since it has several rubber grips on the legs, the thing wasn't going anywhere; it was more of a concern of how well the clip was going to hold the camera. However, I was amazed by the results. See the video for yourself. It really was secure the entire time. (although I would not recommend doing this for most people, for obvious reasons, and especially if your digital camera is big, etc.)
This isn't just for cameras, but excellent for video/mp3 players. Seriously, it's up to your imagination. I've used the adhesive on my portable video player (even though I didn't like the idea of attaching something permanent on it), and it stays on very well. I can attach my player to the Gorillapod now and hang it on a lamp pole or table, and watch it with an ideal view without having to hold it in my hands or putting my head down while watching.
This product not only looks fun, but it really is a joy to use and very convenient to have. Although some may think it looks silly like a child's toy, this thing is no joke. It's so versatile. You can practically put it anywhere, except you just need to know the right "combination" (position) for the legs.
For me, the 1/4-20 screw (for cameras) clip took more effort to pull out than the suction cup and adhesive clips, but I later realized that's actually a good thing (wouldn't want a camera falling off easily if you were to forget to put it in the lock position!). Be sure to hold the "Joby" button before removing the clips. It should make a click sound when a new clip is securely placed, and then just turn the thing to the lock position. The 1/4-20 screw (for cameras) also has a rubber surface so your camera won't get scratched when screwed in; however, I've noticed some minor tears on the grip already if you twist your camera in too much or remove it frequently.
Pros:
- Very versatile. It's seriously up to your imagination/the different positions and uses.
- Rubber grips on the legs makes it perfect for securely grabbing things and not slipping off!
- Easy to lock and unlock clips.
Cons:
- The rubber surface on the camera clip may tear if you screw your camera in too much or remove frequently. (Then again, you can purchase additional clips too from Amazon. Hopefully, they will sell extra adhesive clips too)
I'd also like to see this small Gorillapod with even longer legs. I thought a beanbag-pod was unique a couple years ago, but this totally blows that one away. It's one of those products where you'll be saying "I could've thought of that..." but for it to actually be made and perform this well is a different story. I'm quite impressed and I love the Gorillapod!
Highly recommended! Please watch my video also.
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 Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey) B00192KCAG
Joby, Inc
Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey)
Camera & Photo
Gorillapod? VersatilePod! Ingenius design. Excellent for everyone and not just for cameras.
See video on Amazon.com Whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
This review is for the Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod that includes also two adhesive clips and a suction cup clip.
This is THE tripod that you'll frequently be using, with its ability to twist to different positions and grab on to the most unusual places that plain, boring -- even super expensive tripods -- could never do. It has many different uses (not just for cameras). I never thought I would be playing with a tripod, I mean... my Gorillapod, for hours. (See my video!)
It's fun and amazing what this thing can do.
GORILLApod is great for GUERRILLA filmmakers. If you film a lot of stuff with a small digital camera, you'll love this. (And they also have a larger Gorillapod for actual video cameras and SLRs, which I will definitely get too.)
It can act as a steadycam for your wrist. Just wrap the legs on your wrist and you can even film while having both hands free!
I've also actually attached the Gorillapod on my car door handle, with a small digital camera (Canon SD300) attached to it, and went for drive. (You can see the results around the second half of the video!). I had all three legs, wrapped around on the handle, and since it has several rubber grips on the legs, the thing wasn't going anywhere; it was more of a concern of how well the clip was going to hold the camera. However, I was amazed by the results. See the video for yourself. It really was secure the entire time. (although I would not recommend doing this for most people, for obvious reasons, and especially if your digital camera is big, etc.)
This isn't just for cameras, but excellent for video/mp3 players. Seriously, it's up to your imagination. I've used the adhesive on my portable video player (even though I didn't like the idea of attaching something permanent on it), and it stays on very well. I can attach my player to the Gorillapod now and hang it on a lamp pole or table, and watch it with an ideal view without having to hold it in my hands or putting my head down while watching.
This product not only looks fun, but it really is a joy to use and very convenient to have. Although some may think it looks silly like a child's toy, this thing is no joke. It's so versatile. You can practically put it anywhere, except you just need to know the right "combination" (position) for the legs.
For me, the 1/4-20 screw (for cameras) clip took more effort to pull out than the suction cup and adhesive clips, but I later realized that's actually a good thing (wouldn't want a camera falling off easily if you were to forget to put it in the lock position!). Be sure to hold the "Joby" button before removing the clips. It should make a click sound when a new clip is securely placed, and then just turn the thing to the lock position. The 1/4-20 screw (for cameras) also has a rubber surface so your camera won't get scratched when screwed in; however, I've noticed some minor tears on the grip already if you twist your camera in too much or remove it frequently.
Pros:
- Very versatile. It's seriously up to your imagination/the different positions and uses.
- Rubber grips on the legs makes it perfect for securely grabbing things and not slipping off!
- Easy to lock and unlock clips.
Cons:
- The rubber surface on the camera clip may tear if you screw your camera in too much or remove frequently. (Then again, you can purchase additional clips too from Amazon. Hopefully, they will sell extra adhesive clips too)
I'd also like to see this small Gorillapod with even longer legs. I thought a beanbag-pod was unique a couple years ago, but this totally blows that one away. It's one of those products where you'll be saying "I could've thought of that..." but for it to actually be made and perform this well is a different story. I'm quite impressed and I love the Gorillapod!
Highly recommended! Please watch my video also.
Kiyo M.
July 23, 2008
- Overall: 5
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