| Joby GP2-00EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| List Price: $44.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 312 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: Joby, Inc
Studio: Joby, Inc
Brand: Joby
Label: Joby, Inc
Color: Gray
Media: Electronics
Fragile: 0
Batteries Included: 0
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 1.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 2 x 2
MPN: GP2-01P
Model: GP2-01P
UPC: 854630001025
EAN: 0854630001025
ASIN: B000HAVVFG
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| Features:
| • | Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 1.75 pounds (800 grams) | | • | Fits into your purse, backpack, or roomy 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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Amazon.com Product Description
The Joby GP2-01P 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 5.8 ounces, or 165 grams, and can support cameras--such as DSLRs--weighing up to 1.75 pounds, or 800 grams. Measuring just 9.8 inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket.
Product Description
The Gorillapod SLR firmly secures your SLR camera or Compact camcorders to just about anything, anywhere and everywhere. The Gorillapod SLR doesn't require an elevated flat surface for you to take the perfect shot unlike traditional tripods. Habitat - Everywhere
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| Customer Reviews: Read 307 more reviews...
 Pretty cool June 29, 2008
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!
Handy but not so sturdy June 27, 2008
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.
 2 Stars for Joby knockoff from Targus. June 27, 2008
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.
 Perfect for a light point and shoot camera June 26, 2008
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.
Simple and Effective June 21, 2008
Just took this on vacation. Such a perfect little gadget. Easily grabs onto just about anything, and levels on any surface. Infinite adjustability - no pan/tilt mechanisms to deal with. Wrap the legs around something and bend and tweak until you have just the right composition.
Once you get in the habit of bringing it along you'll wonder what you did without it. My wife and I got great pictures of the two of us - since we could compose the picture just how we wanted it rather than having a stranger do it. In the beginning, sometimes we would ask a stranger to take our pictures, and instead of asking them over and over to tweak this or that, we just said "bye" and waited a couple minutes until they were gone, then used the gorilla pod instead.
My favorite part is the quick release. This is really what takes it to the next level and makes it so usable. We'd attach the quick release fitting to the camera and just carry the camera in its case. (Canon SD790 and Caselogic QPB-1 case - both of which I'd also give 5 stars.) I'd then carry the rest of the gorillapod on my beltloop by wrapping one of the legs behind the beltloop. Hardly noticed that it was there, but always ready at a moment's notice.
After memory and a camera case, I'd recommend this as the next most useful equipment for anyone with a point-and-shoot camera.
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