Camera Buy - Joby GP1-0BEN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Blue)

Retail Price: $24.95
Deal Price: $21.95
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Manufacturer: Joby, Inc

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Joby
Color: Blue
EAN: 0854630001117
Feature: Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 9.7 ounces (275 grams)
Label: Joby, Inc
Manufacturer: Joby, Inc
Maximum Weight Recommendation: 61
Model: GP1-0BEN
Publisher: Joby, Inc
Studio: Joby, Inc

Features
Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 9.7 ounces (275 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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Editorial Reviews:

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.

Say goodbye to holding your camera at arm's length to take a photo of yourself and your friends--now you can be free to pose however you like!

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.

Reviews :

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Almost as stable as you want.

Review: I was very excited to get this product and use it for my vacation. I have a Canon 40D which is very heavy. I noted that this model of the Gorillapod is supposed to be able to support a camera like mine with a large lens. I have found that this is mostly true. By that I mean that it took a little bit more work that I suspected to get the photo I wanted. There is a minimum amount of fiddling needed to make sure the camera is stable to take the shot you want. This product is very portable and fits nicely on the outside of my smallest camera bag Tamrac 5767 Velocity 7x Photo Sling Pack (Black). I had no trouble transporting it or retrieving it for use. I highly recommend this product as it is and enjoyed using it.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Pretty cool

Review: I bought this for a gift and got great feedback. It twists and conforms to whatever it is wrapped around. However, I regret not buying the Large tripod. I have a small digital camera and the pod fits on it fine, but the tripod's legs are not very long. Getting it to fit on every object would be easier with the large tripod's legs.
It is worth spending the money on the large tripod. Next time!

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Handy but not so sturdy

Review: It's really fun and handy.

A large SLR with a hefty lens and flash will definitely not stay put very well. My Canon 20d with a speedlite and Tokina 12-24 F4 had the Gorillapod sagging and drooping all over the place. With a lighter lens and no flash, it's great for hanging on a tree or taking tabletop snaps.

I'd recommend this for anyone wanting a clever alternative to toting a proper tripod but be prepared to spend some time getting it just so before snapping any pictures.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: 2 Stars for Joby knockoff from Targus.

Review: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9ANK9AN12DWF This is a video review for the Targus Grypton Portable Tripod, which appears to be a rebranded Joby GP1 (edit: cheap knockoff). It was purchased at a Radio Shack for $9.99, normally priced at $14.99, a little cheaper than the Joby. On my first trip with the tripod, it fell from 3 feet from the car it was resting on when someone closed the car door. One of the ball joints on the tripod cracked, but thankfully didn't break my camera! It could still be used level, only at certain angles as shown in the video. Then I superglued the cracked balljoint, which fixed the problem, but lost some flexibility. The main issues were durability, and stability (especially with a camera that has an offset tripod mount). Definitely go for the Joby over this 'deal.'
Camera used - Pentax Optio WPi.

Evaluation:

Conclusion: Perfect for a light point and shoot camera

Review: I have had this tripod for a while now and, contrary to many other reviews, it has worked as promised and been reliable. I wouldn't recommend it for anything heavier than a small camera but for that purpose it is fine.

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