New without original packaging for ease and lower cost of posting
Suitable for Compact/DSLR Camera and Long Zoom lens
UK buyer can receive in 1 to 2 days
Editorial Review:
Joby Gorillapod firmly secures your camera to just about anything- anywhere and everywhere! Unlike traditional tripods, the gorillapod doesn't require an elevated surface for you to take the perfect shot.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Brilliant design This so simple that I bet a million people wish they had thought of it. Nobody would carry around a tripod for their little digital camera unless it was something that could fit in their pocket. This Gorillapod has flexible legs that can be fixed into different positions and also wrap around poles, branches, handrails etc... Took it on holiday last week and was able to take group/self photos without having to ask a passer-by to take the picture (they never get it right anyway!). Of course this cheaper... more info
Not really steady enough for my needs When I first saw this with its plastic flexy legs I had my doubts whether it would be steady enough. But reassured by the enthusiastic reviews bought one, and discovered my initial reservations were justified. I used it with my Sony R1 and Ricoh GX100 and find it flexes and wobbles too much to be much of an advantage over careful hand holding and bracing the camera against walls, lampost etc. So since it's not all that small I find myself leaving it at home quite a lot.
Nice idea but it has its flaws I was bought one of these as a present and it is great at gripping on to various objects and can function as a mini tripod reasonably well. However, the ball joints near the plate is not robust enough to take a heavy SLR body. It probably works fine with a lighter entry level camera with a light digital zoom, but if you have any sort of serious kit then it is incapable of remaining stable. I also have a quibble with the locking pin and camera plate which requires a 10p coin to attach and detach from the... more info
Am I missing something? I do not understand what the fuss is about. Gorillapod may be a fun and innovative concept but it is SMALL ! You will always need a wall or a table (OK or a tree or a lamp post) to put it on. So I don't see the use. The whole point of a tripod is to enable you to take photos like it was you taking them (i.e. from at least a 1.50m height) only completely still. It's ok if you already have a classic tripod and are looking to take pictures off the beatten track e.g. on rocks or in unusual environments. I am... more info