Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod

  • Price: $60.99
  • B&H # JOGF
  • Mfr# GP8-01EN

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  • Supports up to 11 lbs (5kg)
  • For Pro Camera or Prosumer Camcorder

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The Joby Gorillapod Focus is an ultra-versatile mini-tripod (or grip) that was designed for use with large pro SLR cameras with large zoom lens attached, or with prosumer level camcorders (max. load capacity of 11 lbs/5kg). The Gorillapod Focus allows you to achieve the stability of a standard tripod, but at a fraction of the size and weight. The three multi-segmented flexible legs can be formed to grip almost any protrusion, be it a branch, doorknob, rock, or uneven surface.

Its sockets are machined from sturdy aluminum, with anodized gunmetal finish. 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.

Flexible joints bend and rotate 360° to form the perfect gripping shape.
Maximum Height 9" (240mm)
Minimum Height 1.5" (38mm)
Folded Length 11.4" (290mm)
Load Capacity 11 lbs (5kg)
Leg Sections N/A
Leg Lock Type N/A
Male Thread Size Dual 1/4"-20 & 3/8"
Weight 1.1 lb (500g)

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Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod
 
4.5

(based on 67 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (43)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (38)
  • Compact (30)
  • Stable (26)
  • Folds away (19)
  • Easy to use (17)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Stabilization (22)
    • Travel (15)
    • Outdoors (14)
    • Home (10)
    • Movies (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (13), Enthusiast (12), Film professional (9), Photo enthusiast (7), Business owner (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (29), Yes (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Very Cool

    This is the coolest thing !!! i attach it to tree branches, fence/sign posts, just about anything and that includes my kayak deck when silently moving along still back bay waters. This...Read complete review

    This is the coolest thing !!! i attach it to tree branches, fence/sign posts, just about anything and that includes my kayak deck when silently moving along still back bay waters. This, in the short time I have had it, has taken a beating thru salt water, sand, mud and debris from the forests.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Broke the 1st hour

    I bought this along with the ballhead mount and attempted to wrap it around a bicycle frame to support my 5D Markii with 24-70mm zoom (well within the gorillapod's weight range). One of...Read complete review

    I bought this along with the ballhead mount and attempted to wrap it around a bicycle frame to support my 5D Markii with 24-70mm zoom (well within the gorillapod's weight range). One of the pod's legs broke in half as I was attaching it- and I swear I wasn't being too rough! Then, when I was tightening the ballhead to the pod the screw snapped in half. I returned this junk for a full refund immediately.

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    4.0

    Very sturdy

    By Chai

    from LA

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Stability

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

        I have only used this as a tabletop tripod on a handful of ocassions so far. I am glad I finally purchased a tripod of some sort. It has helped a great deal to be able to include myself in the pictures with others without having to ask someone else to take them for me.
        This is extremely sturdy, I have no fear that it will handle my gear (Nikon D90 + 18-200mm) and future larger lenses without any problems. The only con to it is that it is so sturdy that it is a little difficult to manipulate the legs when trying to wrap it around anything. I understand that for the weight it will need to handle that's a good thing, however I will need to workout to strengthen my hands in order to contort the legs. Other than that I have enjoyed the purchase.

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        5.0

        Great for getting those tricky shots!

        By Canonman

        from Harrisburg, PA

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Folds Small
        • Good Stability
        • Lightweight
        • Mount it anywhere
        • Unfolds Quickly

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Around the house
          • Nature
          • Stabilization

          Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

          Great tripod! This product has good strength, plus I like the fact that I can use it in almost any situation that I am in! Also you have the option to add the cineskates onto this product thats a + in my book!

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          5.0

          Sturdy Platform

          By Mike

          from Fort Myers, Florida

          About Me Film Professional

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Folds Small
          • Good Stability
          • Lightweight
          • Unfolds Quickly

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Movies
            • Stabilization

            Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

            My primary use is for videotaping sporting events. With the Gorillapod I am able to hang my camera from above on a piece of lightweight PVC pipe. The Gorillapod wraps securely around the pipe and provides me with complete overhead views of the action. It is lightweight and fits snuggly into my camera bag. I give it my highest recommendation.

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            5.0

            More than meets the eye

            By Nate

            from Ventura, CA

            About Me Film Professional, Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Stability
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Movies
              • Stabilization

              Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

              I purchased this mainly as a stand for my zoom h4n for field recording while shooting DSLR video. I purchased the Focus so I would have the ability to also use as a tripod for my 60D for backcountry situations where a regular tripod might not be the best choice.

              I was very pleased with the build and feel of the focus, and surprised to find it also worked as a makeshift shoulder rig for handheld shooting while spending a week in the BWCA wilderness of northern minnesota.

              I initially purchased without the optional ball head, but will be picking one up ASAP. Also plan to attach a manfrotto plate adapter so I can rapidly swap between my real tripod and this. Overall very satisfied with my purchase.

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              5.0

              Wish I had this many of times before!!!!

              By Mikewat590

              from Tampa, Fl

              About Me Film Professional, Parent, Tech Savvy

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Folds Small
              • Good Stability
              • Lightweight
              • Unfolds Quickly

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Stabilization

                Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                This thing is sweat

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                5.0

                Great product, well thought out.

                By Craig ice

                from franz Josef, New Zealand

                About Me Film Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Folds Small
                • Good Stability
                • Lightweight
                • Unfolds Quickly

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Stabilization

                  Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                  Seems to be really well thought out, strong product.

                  I have read the reviews about them breaking ,I wonder if some are pushing the limits a bit. Maybe a Super Clamp would suit yours needs better if you wanted to attach a camera to a bycyle etc.

                  This for me at least does not replace a full tripod but is a great compromise when weight is an issue.

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                  5.0

                  Cool...Outstanding, Solid as a Rock

                  By Mark

                  from Georgetown, Tx

                  About Me Tech Savvy

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Folds Small
                  • Good Stability
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Stabilization

                    Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                    Very Solid .... Flexible to many different situations ...

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                    5.0

                    Flexible and Well Made

                    By Markatect

                    from Charlotte, NC

                    About Me Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Folds Small
                    • Good Stability
                    • Lightweight
                    • Unfolds Quickly

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Movies
                      • Stabilization

                      Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                      This was easy to include in my backpack and wrap around trees and fences. I combined with the Joby head for a nice combination.

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                      5.0

                      Small and stable

                      By Tommy R

                      from Manhattan Beach CA

                      About Me Film Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Folds Small
                      • Good Stability
                      • Lightweight
                      • Unfolds Quickly

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Stabilization

                        Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                        Works great with Canon XA10 camcorder!

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                        5.0

                        Tremendous purchase/ versatile

                        By tastycine

                        from NYC, South Beach, Cincinnati

                        About Me Film Professional

                        Pros

                        • Folds Small
                        • Good Stability
                        • Lightweight
                        • Unfolds Quickly
                        • Versatile

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Also use as 'steadicam'
                          • Movies
                          • Run and gun video
                          • Stabilization

                          Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                          I shoot video - HV40 with Raynox HD6600pro52 and with DSLRs, also shoot stills with large teles and slow shutter speeds. It's perfect for all the above.

                          This pod is sturdy and does it all, and it's NOT heavy. I've had none of the issues listed in other reviews, I don't understand users saying it's difficult to bend back into shape for storage. Takes me 2 seconds and it's back in the bag, EXCELLENT for travel.

                          A huge plus is I use this to get super steady footage while shooting high action video hand held. I also use as quick shoulder/body mount and also will hold cam upside down in tracking shots and low level close-ups, like a steadicam. I recommend getting the BallHead X also, even if you wish to use your own head mounts

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                          5.0

                          Nice alternate tripod

                          By Randy

                          from Alpharetta, Georgia

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Folds Small
                          • Good Stability

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Stabilization

                            Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                            I use this with my D7000 w/grip and lens as heavy as the 70-200 f2.8. I mounted a Manfrotto 498 head on top. It does a nice job in supporting, it can get a little tricky with extreme tilting up or down. Careful manuvering of the legs can usually fix this. I haven't tried mounting the legs around in any precarious positions just yet, but as a typical tripod it works well and is good for travel. Overall, I like it.

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                            5.0

                            More then enough to hold my Sony a560

                            By MrMJS

                            from Canton,Ohio

                            About Me Tech Savvy

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Folds Small
                            • Good Stability
                            • Lightweight
                            • Unfolds Quickly

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Stabilization

                              Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                              More then enough to hold my Sony a560 with flash and Minolta 70-210mm lens attached. For what I was wanting it is perfect. I have not tried wrapping it around a tree limb yet, but I think it would hold the weight of my camera there too (not sure with flash and long zoom though)

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                              4.0

                              Cool tripod for macro

                              By Bravee

                              from Mathis tx

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Folds Small
                              • Good Stability
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Stabilization

                                Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                Can be bent into any angle. Works best with the ball head.

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                                5.0

                                Rock SOlid!

                                By PetGuy1.Com

                                from Carlsbad, CA

                                About Me Tech Savvy

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Folds Small
                                • Good Stability
                                • Lightweight
                                • Unfolds Quickly

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                    I am using this with a Canon 5D Mark II with a 70-200 mm lens. Rock solid and very easy to use. Love it!

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                                    5.0

                                    Surprisingly light

                                    By Kevin Foster

                                    from Cibolo, TX

                                    About Me Tech Savvy

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Flexible
                                    • Folds Small
                                    • Good Stability
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Stabilization
                                      • Strange setups

                                      Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                      I have really enjoyed this mini-tripod. I love that it can hold my Pentax K-7 in any setup that I can imagine. I also love the flexibility!

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                                      5.0

                                      very usefull

                                      By tom

                                      from San Mateo

                                      About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                                      Verified Reviewer

                                      Pros

                                      • Folds Small
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Movies
                                        • Stabilization

                                        Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                        Great for outdoors when you travel light.
                                        Can be used for dslr video shooting like a small rig.

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                                        4.0

                                        Good, solid

                                        By Gabbo

                                        from Rio de Janeiro

                                        About Me Film Professional

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Good Stability

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                            I use it with some Canon EOS. It supports quite well a 7d with a 70-200 mm zoom lens. Useful for guerilla-filmaking kind of work.

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                                            5.0

                                            good in a pinch

                                            By dsltech

                                            from Daly City, CA

                                            About Me Film Professional

                                            Verified Reviewer

                                            Pros

                                            • Good Stability
                                            • Lightweight

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Stabilization

                                              Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                              holds 5dmkII, 70-200L mkII, grip, 580mkII with no problems. great for those weird placements.

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                                              4.0

                                              If you wrap it - it will work!

                                              By Alex Yeremenko

                                              from Vancouver, WA

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Build Quality
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Small size
                                              • Unfolds Quickly

                                              Cons

                                              • Unstable on smooth surfac

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Low angel shooting
                                              • Outdoor shooting

                                              Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                              This is my first Joby product. And I'm very happy with it. Although I would give it only 4 stars. As I discovered flexibility of Gorillapod is over advertised. It works perfectly on stones, tree branches - something that has rough surface. With smooth stuff I was careful leaving my camera (my kit: Canon EOS 7D and my main walk around glass 24-70 L) alone. I got Gorillapod Focus mainly for low angel shootings, this thing is amazing mini tripod for DSLR. I decided to couple it with Manfrotto ball head - personal preference, here I understood that my kit, L lens and 7D a bit heavy for Gorillapod Focus tripod. Build quality very good, not sure how rubber around ball legs will look after one year of use, but as for now it grips if you can wrap it.

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                                              4.0

                                              Great Tripod

                                              By tom

                                              from San Mateo

                                              About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Lightweight

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Joby Gorillapod Focus - Flexible Mini-Tripod:

                                                  Needs a good ballhead

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