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Joby GP1-EREN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Red) Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Could have been a 5 star but ...
Comment: I just don't think this device is good enough for SLR-Zoom. I tried with 40D/grip and a small lens and XT 350D with grip and a small lens (50/1.4), in both cases the tripod legs hold firm with no slippage or bend(much to its credit, those complained about weak legs probably got pirate copies rather than the genuine article?). But the camera VIBRATES and hard to stay steady. 10sec timer helps to wait out the vibe. I think this has to do with the multi-section construction. So maybe the advertized line "for SLR+Zoom" is somewhat an exaggeration, at least for my purpose. But the device itself is otherwise well thought out and fabricated. My copy doesn't have any weak link at all.

Bottom line - great design, well made, just not strong enough for my combo of SLR-Zoom, or even SLR minus the Zoom :) But should be more than strong enough for most of the point-shoot or small camcorder. And the flexibility is an absolute advantage over conventional tripods.

Good stuff!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: the pod is cool
Comment: I love the idea of the little green gorillapod. I like the size vs. a standard tripod. It works pretty well, though it is not as stable as I would have hoped. As an alternative to carrying a typical tripod for certain situations it is very cool & worth owning.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Two Happyshutterbugs
Comment: Bought this for my youngest son (a grown man, btw) who finds it great for his use. This makes me very pleased, too, because I also bought one for myself and fully share his attitude. Added a ballhead, which makes it perfect.Light, strong, extremely useful.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Gift
Comment: I bought this item for my sister's b-day. She says it's great, perfect for use in places that are hard to get the right angle with the camera. Likes the ability for it to wrap around odd shaped objects.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent for DSLR
Comment: I have purchased this product with the Bogen-Manfrotto 484RC2 Mini Ball Head. I have used the tripod with a Canon 40D with a 70-200f4 USM IS lens which it can hang on to fine. I was worried about wrapping it around things to hold the camera, but its proved to be fine.
I will note though, with the 70-200 its better using a lens collar than just mounting to the tripod under the camera - more stable.
Great little tripod for what it is designed to do!

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