Gorillapod Focus
by Joby
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: JobyModel: GP8-01EN
Product features:
- Size: 289 x 92 x 92mm (11.4 x 3.6 x 3.6in)
- High quality injection molded leg jointsbend and rotate 360°; rubberized ring and footgrips provide enhanced stability in difficultterrain.
- An included 3/8" adapter screw allows youto mount both cameras and professional tripodheads.
- Intended for: Professional SLR cameras with zoom lenses and/or ballheads; professional camcorders
- Max Capacity: 5 kg (11.1lbs)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Gorillapod Focus
Customer Review: Great multipurpose attachment device
Summary: 5 Stars
First thoughts of Joby Gorillapod Focus GP8.Joby Gorillapod Focus
This is a short first thought on my latest toy. Its specs report it to be able to hold 11 pounds. I am not sure how valid and important a metric that is. Most importantly it is the largest of the Joby products. It lists for almost 110$ US on Amazon, but I got it for 53$ US due to future shipment date and sale prices. I bought this for use with a D300 and a 55mm f2.8 MF and a 18-200mm VR. I got it for hiking and snowshoeing so I could be in the picture without having to lug a monopod or tripod. I wanted to attach this thing to an adjoining tree and get into the picture... I also wanted to use this as a basic small travel tripod, again to allow me to get into the picture. Once I got this, I found it quite nice for a very low tripod to take macro photos of small flowers like crocuses and such.
I would recommend always using a head; In my case, I use the same smaller head I use on my monopod, a Manfrotto 486RC2 head. This smaller head fits perfectly on the top of the Gorillapod. It also allows you to align everything so that gravity goes straight down the tripod and then focus the camera where you want.
I would not recommend trying to photograph in portrait position without a L bracket. With the right head, you obviously can do it but the center of weight is all wrong and the vibrations are magnified. And even pressing the picture release button with this Gorillapod aligned correctly with gravity will move the camera; doing so with the camera in non centered portrait position, even more so.
Perhaps it is best not to think of this as a tripod; instead think of it as a hybrid mini tripod attachment device. The gorillapod focus does not dampen vibrations; I bet it increases them. But as an attachment device with the goal of attachment and hands free tripod operation, it has no real product opposition in the marketplace for the price.
In short this product will force me to improve my technique: Shutter up; Remote actuation; correct weight alignment on Gorillapod; etc. But for me and its intended use, I think I am going to like it a lot. In the short time I have had it has already proved worth its value.
PS, while I got a reduced price due to agreeing to a future shipment date, I got mine delivered earlier than estimated. Yahooo!
Description of Gorillapod Focus
Intended for - Professional camera rigs with large zoom lenses, and video cameras. : Max weight load - 5kg (11 lbs) : Adapter - Universal 1/4-in tripod screw plus a 3/8-inch adapter screw : Size - 290 x 92 x 92mm (11.4 x 3.6 x 3.6in) : Weight - 500g (1.1 lbs) : Habitat - Anywhere!Tripod Heads
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