Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod
The Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom is an ultra-versatile mini-tripod or grip that can be used with large SLR cameras with zoom lens attached or with camcorders (max. load capacity of 6.6 lb/3 kg). Its three multi-segmented flexible legs can be formed to grip almost any protrusion, be it a branch, doorknob, rock, or uneven surface.
Each of the joints can bend and rotate 360°, to wrap around objects. The bottom rubber segment on the legs is larger to allow it to be used in the traditional way.
- Comes supplied with a 3/8" thread adapter, which allows use of your own tripod head.
- Flexible joints bend and rotate 360° to form the perfect gripping shape.
| Maximum Height | 9" (240mm) |
| Minimum Height | 2" (50mm) |
| Folded Length | 9.8" (250mm) |
| Load Capacity | 6.6 lb (3 kg) |
| Leg Sections | N/A |
| Leg Lock Type | N/A |
| Male Thread Size | 1/4"-20, with 3/8" adapter |
| Weight | 8.5 oz (241 g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 213 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (184)
- Stable (127)
- Folds away (112)
- Unfolds quickly (83)
- Easily adjusted (37)
Cons
- Unstable (19)
- Cumbersome (11)
- Slips out of position (6)
- Jerky movement (5)
- Heavy (4)
Best Uses
- Travel (139)
- Home (88)
- Landscape/scenery (78)
- Night shots (68)
- Wildlife (49)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (80), Semi-pro photographer (32), Casual photographer (31), Enthusiast (27), Pro photographer (21)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (84), Yes (20)
Most Liked Positive Review
Solid tripod
bought the GP3 as a portable tripod for my Nikon D60. I chose the GP3 over the GP2 since the price tag was only a few dollars different, but I probably don't need the ...Read complete review
bought the GP3 as a portable tripod for my Nikon D60. I chose the GP3 over the GP2 since the price tag was only a few dollars different, but I probably don't need the GP3 to hold much since I only use my camera for catching moments when I'm walking around. Basically photography is not a hobby of mine and I just needed something strong and reliable.
Size
The GP3 fits nicely in my Lowepro Slingshot AW200 sling bag - but considering I only have three lenses for my D60 (18-55mm, 55-200mm, 35mm) and a small flash (SB-400) those that have more accessories and a bigger camera body might not be able to fit the GP3, but there are always the outer straps.
Stability
GP3 is a solid sturdy tripod - I attach the GP3 directly to the D60 (or my Canon D10) and it feels very secure when posing. At first it's a little tricky to mount the GP3 to a pole or a fence, and it would be much easier to position the camera with the ball joint head, but once you get used to it, it's pretty easy and the camera and tripod feel solid
Weight
GP3 is pretty light - I don't notice the weight in the sling bag, but I don't have a ton of stuff either
Unfolds quickly
so long as you have straightened the tripod's legs prior to packing, it's very quick to pull out the GP3 and start using. It might take a second to mount the camera, but I'm not the kind to mount and unmount often and if I need to I can just pick up the whole thing and snap away
Cumbersome
When you are trying to mount to a pole or a fence, it is a little tricky at first, but once you get the hang of how to stabilize the GP3, it's pretty fast. When you are packing the GP3, you have to straighten the legs, which depending on how finicky you are, could take a minute, since the legs are made up of interconnected spheres with rubber grips, and they tend to resist movement - which is good, but if you've mangled the legs to wrap around a pole, it can be slightly annoying = though definitely not a huge ding.
Overall
I'm pleased with the purchase and would recommend getting it. If you find that you are the type to use the tripod a lot with weird mounting points, I would probably recommend getting the ball head mount since it can be tricky to get the camera to point exactly where you want it. I haven't since I don't really mount it to poles or fences all that much. But for flexibility and uneven and even surfaces - it's a solid tripod.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Just a cool gadget
Pros: small, lightweight, highly configurable.
Cons: dosn't grip as tight as you might think.
When I first saw these (and played with them in the store) I...Read complete review
Pros: small, lightweight, highly configurable.
Cons: dosn't grip as tight as you might think.
When I first saw these (and played with them in the store) I thought these were just the greatest little tripod. But now that I have one I think any similar desktop tripod would work just about as well; especially the beanbag type.
This gadget is particular as to what it will really grip to. I tried clamping on vertical poles and it just slips down. The best position that I could find did not feel solid enough to let go of my D80.
As a table top tripod, it is really stiff and hard to get adjusted; nearly impossible to get level.
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cumbersome
- It's rather large
Best Uses
- Ground or low angle
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
It is easier to carry than a tripod, especially in a small bag. However I have tripods that are about the same size when folded. Although not easy to setup, it does what it's supposed to do, and it does it well. Don't expect to wrap it around a tree branch or pole when using an slr camera. Its a good table top, ground, bench tripod but not what I imagined. I can sometimes get it to hold on a handrail with a horizontal bar, but not on anything vertical. I prefer to bring a tripod when possibly needed, but I grab the gorrilapod when I'm NOT expecting tripod use, or when doing ground shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
I bought this tripod for vacation photos to use with my Nikon D7000 when unable to carry a full size tripod.
It is rather difficult to adjust a precise angle without the ball head (it should be sold with the head included, it is needed). Even with the ball head (used it with BH1-01EN) it takes quite a bit of fiddling to set it up and there are limitations: vertical shots absolutely impossible, the camera will tip over (even with a lightweight 18-55mm lens).
Cannot be mounted on a pole, fence or a tree trunk, it will slide down; so better be some branches around, otherwise all your photos will be shot at ground level.
Oscillate in strong winds.
I would not trust a heavier lens (any lens above 4-500g) with the Gorillapod; it is not stable enough to handle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
I just got it and it seems pretty sturdy. Should help out tremendously for those long exposure shots, and/or self portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Acceptable Stability
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Great tripod to be carried around wherever you are going. Flexible and gives you a lot of freedom to shoot with you SLR.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
I gave this gift to a friend who is a photographer and she loved it. Very easy to use/setup, I recommended it for gifting.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
The gorillapod works great with my SLRcamera. sets up on uneven surfaces and attaches to darn near anything. Handy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Have a flash but no way to position it where you want it? This just may be your answer. The flexible legs can wrap around a pole or branch or just stand flexed so the flash head is positioned just the way you want it. It will also support up to six pounds of camera, good for remote firing from interesting perspectives.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Easy to attach to pipes and trees or just put on the ground.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
This tripod is great! I hike a lot and this tripod is perfect for irregular objects like rocks, tree branches, benches etc. It supports the camera really well.
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Use it for my DSLR, I don't have to carry my tripod around. I hook this gorillapod on top of the stroller and click away with the remote.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
The mini-pod is nice to have around the home for taking pics with my remote.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
These stands are the best. Only buy the name brand, the other brands are not as tough.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
I've been using this tripod for nature shots and it's works nicely. I've been using it with a ball head (Manfrotto 496RC2), which itself weighs almost a pound, and it's still quite stable. It's definitely recommended to use the Gorillapod with a ballhead, otherwise it will be too inflexible to get the camera to point exactly where you want.
Once you start bending the legs, it becomes relatively cumbersome to get them back to be fairly straight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
difficult to adjust if you dont have a ball-head
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
The gorillapod is pretty much what I thought from information I had read, Price was about what I thought proper, [...]maybe they should have mentioned the addition of a ballhead to the order, I ended up buying it from someone else.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Storm Proof
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Tested during Hurricane Irene to capture a time-lapse storm shot using a GoPro HD. If that isn't a testament to reliability I don't know what is. Looking at other Joby products now. Impressive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Good quality
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
Only one word: great!
If you need more words: sturdy and light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Holds its position
- Lightweight
- Sturdy construction
- Unfolds Quickly
- Wraps around any shape
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
I have a number of tripods of different sizes and for different uses. A small "pocket" tripod fits the bill when traveling light, but NOT when traveling into the unknown. Gorillapod allowed me to shoot by wrapping it around tree branches; placing it almost flat on a rock at water's level; even hanging the camera upside down from a tree branch. This thing is a sturdy spider that clings to nearly anything, and it can support a 35mm DSLR with a zoom! I highly recommend this aptly named "Gorillapod". Good price. No regrets.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Mini-Tripod:
What more can you say about the Gorillapod other than everyone should have one. I have used it in so many ways besides merely holding a still or video camera. I've also used it as a makeshift brace for a DSLR video shoot, used it to mount a LED light panel, used it as a stand for my iPad, the list goes on.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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