Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
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Customer Review: How'd they do that? - Review of Joby GP1-A1EN Model!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi All,
So I have been hearing/reading reviews of this item for ever and figured it was time I invested in one for my point and shoot cameras. We have a Canon SD1100is, a new Canon SX200is, and a Panasonic Lumix Tz5 (BIG FAMILY).
The kids were off and thus I figured we would be taking some pictures...so why not get a Gorillapod and see if it really works.
Voila - BEAUTIFUL.
This particular review is for the Joby GP1-A1EN which is a smaller unit and great for small point and shoots.
I really don't know how they make these things...but for small point and shoots this particular model is perfect. It is able to hold the camera's weight and attach to just about anything. The pictures here do not do it justice...they make it seem really large. However, to put things in perspective...it is about as long as a 20oz bottle of soda...that's real world for ya.
We used this on fences and my son actually wrapped it around his wrist so he could act like some SCI-FI dude out of Star Trek...worked great.
We are eventually going to get a DSLR and I have no doubt in my mind that the larger gorilla pod will be something we buy along side it.
Great ITEM, 5/5.
Customer Review: Great versatile tripod for lightweight camera/flip video recorders
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great, lightweight, compact, versatile tripod. It is great for lightweight cameras and camcorders, it is not a good chose for large camera. Rubber feet ensure it does not slip on any surface, and the 'bendable' legs make it a snap to adjust height, direction of shot, etc. There is also a very small and functional 'quick mount' that attaches to the camera and then quickly snaps into the tripod body - it is so small that the camera still fits into an already tight fitting camera bag - making it super quick to move from holding the camera by hand and snapping it back into the tripod. The flexible legs do work, but if you attach the tripod to something smooth without something for it to grip onto (like a handrail), the whole tripod and camera will rotate and flip around - to prevent this, you just need to ensure it is 'locked' or wrapped around something that will prevent it from rotating - for example, you can use two legs around a handrail and the third leg against the wall for a handrail, etc. Overall, great value for the money - it is for the novice and quick shooting, but fits great in a large pocket or backpack (I have carried mine all over Germany and Spain - much better than an old one with metal telescoping legs).Customer Review: Excellent! So tiny and usable!
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't understand why it seems like reviews for every Gorillapod model is here. Maybe Amazon is lumping them all together? Anyway, this is a review for the original model (GP1-A1EN). I love this thing! I didn't realize how small it is because pictures are deceiving. Seriously, even a girl wearing Daisy Dukes could probably slip this into her pocket.
Pros: tiny, detachable clip for camera for quick attachment/detachment, can be used in a variety of scenarios (you need to be inventive)
Cons: you need to be awfully creative because of its size, it takes time to level it out so that the shots are correctly oriented. Now, these cons will probably go away with practice, but I just got it and it took me like 2 minutes to adjust it so the picture wasn't crooked. Now if I ever rearrange it, I had to readjust it to a level image. If you're into emo poses or wacky framing, then you don't need to worry about getting a level orientation.
I'm getting another Gorillapod to supplement this one. I'll keep the small one for my Sony DSC-P200 and get the Gorillapod SLR Zoom for my bigger cameras (even for my smallish Canon A720 IS which I wouldn't trust with the small one).
Customer Review: Best tripod I have ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
For years now we have struggled at family Christmases, Thanksgiving, birthdays, and more to get a group picture with a digital camera. We would stack chairs and books to get the camera at the right height and to make sure it was tilted just right. Then to have to press the timer switch on and try not to bump what we had set up to run into the picture before the flash. I wish I had thought of this!
This flexible tripod is amazing. We still need to use a chair here and there, but it is only to use the chair's back to wrap the Gorillapod's legs around.
It is very sturdy! It is also very easy to set the timer on the camera. You can press the buttons and the tripod doesn't move from where you placed it. Amazing!
The initial set up is simple too. Just a universal screw to the tripod spot on the bottom of my camera. Comes off easy too when you want to pack everything up. The tripod folds together and is no bigger than a traveling toothbrush holder (just shorter).
I couldn't decide which color I liked best, but in the end the grey looks best with my camera...I have a Powershot.
I would recommend this to anyone who has a digital camera.
Customer Review: 1001 Uses. Almost as good as duct tape!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is just an amazing little product.
Products like this make me glad to live in the 21st century, even though there is nothing flashy about it. It's ingenuity at its best, and a wonderful use of plastic.
Simply amazing, this little guy can put your camera anywhere, but more importantly I'm using it as a stand for my iPod. After getting tired of hunting for a "plate stand" for my iPod touch, the idea for this hit me like a bolt from the blue.
When I came to write my review, I was chagrined to find someone else had already uploaded a picture of their use for the same purpose.
I'm gonna rename this little gadget iPod TriPod.
The possibilities are really fun with this product.
Also, after toying with this thing I realized something about the small screw head top. (don't over look this).
IT'S REMOVABLE! Just like a full size tripod, you can press the small logo "button", and then slide out the screw head. Sometimes making easier to either mount your camera, or change back and forth quickly. Don't overlook that small feature. This is really a great little product!