Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
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Manufacturer: JobyModel: GP1-D1EN
Color: Grey
Product features:
- Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 9.7 ounces (325 grams)
- Fits into your purse, backpack, or jacket pocket
- Innovative segmented leg design to ensure secure mounting
- Standard universal 1/4-20 screw for attaching your camera to the tripod mount
- Lets everyone get into self-timer shots
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
Customer Review: Great portable tripod combo!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I use the Gorillapod with my Panasonic Lumix TZ5 and I assume it works with all the Lumix lines since they have the same standard tripod mount. This device has single-handedly changed the way I take pictures! I recently went with my gf on vacation and we were able to get such amazing shots of the both of us in a huge variety of settings because we were able to take great "self portrait" and night time pictures - and all without bothering other people to constantly take photos for us!
Pros:
- Small and portable (about as big as a thick magic marker when compressed). It's light and I carry it around in the pocket of my cargo shorts all the time.
- Flexible legs can be used to grip around just about anything. And I mean anything! This enables amazing and creative camera shots. I have been pleasantly surprised by its ability to grip/hold onto different surfaces and structures. We hung it on trees, railings, set it up on the street, on cars, tables, chairs, etc.
- Get the shot you want using "self picture". How many times have I bothered some stranger to take a picture for me so that everyone can be in the picture? Usually, they don't frame it exactly as you like and you are lucky to get a couple of shots in before you feel like you're imposing. With the Gorillapod, those are issues of the past!
- Great for night pictures or any picture with a long exposure. Again, this is true of any tripod but who is going to lug around a big tripod just to take better night time shots?
- The tripod is rubber/plastic. So its ok to keep in your bag or purse without fear of scratching whatever else is in there.
Cons:
- The neck has some trouble holding the weight of my camera in a fixed position. The mount attaches to the side of my Lumix camera. Because of that, in certain positions, the neck of the tripod sometimes folds under the weight of the camera - particularly in situations where the camera is already tilted a little relative to the legs of the tripod. So far, I've usually been able to position the camera in such a way as to overcome this issue. If your mount is in the middle of your camera base, then probably won't be a big issue. I can only imagine this will be an even bigger issue with heavy DSLRs.
As for the Bottle Cap Tripod, it's actually very useful as well. It's not really a tripod, more of a mount.
Pros:
- You can mount it onto the top of a variety of bottles. Soda, beer, water bottles will all work, and it works with both threaded and unthreaded bottles. Basically anything with a small mouth. For extra stability, it's helpful to mount it on a bottle with liquid.
- The base pivots and turns so that you can find the right angle for your shot
- Smaller and more compact than the Gorillapod. Not much bigger than two bottlecaps together.
- Great for night time pics (especially at a restaurant at night where there should be plenty of bottles and the need for a steady mount if you're not using flash)
Cons
- Can only use it on flat surfaces (unlike the flexibility of the Gorillapod) and obviously, it requires a bottle.
In summary, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Gorillapod. As for the Bottle Cap, I think it's unnecessary if you are carrying around the Gorillapod. However, it's definitely useful by itself and is small enough that you can throw it in your bag and forget about it until you need it. So if the price is right, might as well get them both!
Description of Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
# Lightweight # Compact # Portable # Bendable # Wrappable # Grippable # Gorilla Fun!The Joby Gorillapod makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with self-timer photography in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera just about anywhere you want so that you can include everyone in your automatic shots. All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw to attach your camera to the standard tripod mount, then wrap the three flexible segmented legs securely to a nearby tree branch, fence, park bench, or anything else that's convenient.
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Durable and innovative, the Gorillapod weighs just 1.6 ounces, or 45 grams, and can support cameras weighing up to 12.5 ounces, or 335 grams. Measuring just under six inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into any purse, backpack, or even jacket pocket.
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