Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod + BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level
by Joby
$46.99
At Amazon on 2-4-2012.
Adaptable Screw: attaches to cameras with 1/4" or 3/8" tripod thread
Flexible Joints: bend and rotate 360 degree to form the perfect shape
Ring & Foot Grips: provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you go
The Gorrilapod SLR Zoom attaches to SLRs with zoom lenses, video cameras, and your own tripod head, and can support a whopping 6.6 pounds 3kg
From the Manufacturer
The GorillaPod SLR-Zoom is designed for serious photographers. Its sturdy prehensile legs help achieve a steady shot with your DSLR and zoom lenses. It attaches to standard SLR cameras, video cameras and even your own tripod head. The GorillaPod SLR-Zoom can support an impressive 3kg (6.5 lb), yet it remains compact and lightweight so that you can use it on-the-go, even in environments where most traditional tripods aren't allowed. The JOBY GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Ballhead is lightweight and compact, yet still robust enough to support SLR style cameras with zoom lenses. It further extends the functionality of the GorillaPod by allowing even more creative camera positions and better chances to capture great shots! While it is optimized for use with the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom tripod, the Ballhead is equipped with both a 3/8" thread and a 1/4" adapter screw, allowing it to be used atop almost any tripod. The Ballhead includes a quick-release clip with a bubble level that can remain attached to a camera for effortless, instant setup, ensuring a perfectly level photo every time! Whether you're using your SLR camera to shoot time-lapse photos, get up close with a macro lens, capture your daughter's winning goal from the sidelines or snap images for the local newspaper, the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom is the perfect companion for your next adventure. Throw one in your bag and start shooting like a pro!
Feel the stability
High quality injection molded plastic for snug joints that stay firm after strenuous, repeated action
Position and secure with ease
Full 360° pan and 90° tilt allows for quick change from portrait to landscape positioning Adjustment knob easily locks the Ballhead into place, securing it tightly
Get a grip!
Rubberized ring and foot grips provide enhanced stability on difficult terrain
Switch between cameras quickly and securely
Adapter screw allows the Ballhead to accommodate both 3/8" and 1/4" threads, allowing it to be used with virtually any tripod or camera configuration
Get the perfect shot every time
Slim-line quick-release clip with bubble level stays connected to your camera and snaps into the GorillaPod for instant setup and perfectly level shots every time
GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Accessories
Spike Feet
Give your GorillaPod SLR-ZOOM even more stability on soft ground, snow, or ice. Spike feet are especially well suited for macro photography in the garden or forest. You can simply pop these spikes on to the feet of your SLR-ZOOM to give your GorillaPod added traction.
Flash Shoe Clip
Attach your remote flash unit to the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Ballhead to get great lighting from any angle.
Extra Clips
Get a slim-line quick-release clip for the GorillaPod SLR-Zoom ballhead that lets you take perfectly level pictures every time!
I read the reviews here complaining about the weight not being supported but I have had no issue so far. I use a Pentax K200D with a battery pack and while I have not used my biggest lens "in the field" with this, I have tested it and once I got it balanced, it did fine. Im not sure I would try hanging it off the side of my car with a huge lens on but I feel more than comfortable with my lighter lenses. If you are familiar with the Gorillapod concept there is nothing new about this one other than being bigger and having a ball head. The legs are big enough to wrap around a normal railing/post you would find in most touristy places. Bigger than a stop sign pole but smaller than a street light pole. Attaching it to strange places is much easier due to the quick release on the ball head. You can position the pod, slide the camera in, test the load and then either adjust or start shooting. My ball head is quite stiff to the point that if it has been unused for more than a day or two I have to push hard to get it "fluid" again. Not a bad thing in my opinion. The quick release plate is small the level placement is excellent. I have gotten in the habit of leaving it on and using it to level my shots hand shooting. The connector is a screw and really needs to be tightened with a quarter so keep one handy. If I had a complain it would be that getting the legs straight for storage can be a pain. It seems like getting one straight makes the others bent. This is not a "carry in a pocket" tripod and leaving it attacked would not be a good idea. I got mine on sale and I am not sure if I would have paid full price for it. Its a great product but the full price seems a bit excessive. I have not explored the world of wild connections much but for me where the Gorillapod really shines are those low angle shots. I can make my "real" tripod get as low as the Gorillapod but it means reconfiguring to flip the center post and shooting upside down. 20 minutes vs 1 minute with the Groillapod. It doesnt replace a full tripod but it does a lot of things better and faster. Highly recommended.
