Joby GP1-01P Gorillapod Flexible Tripod

revolutionary tripod

Strengths: holds onto just about anything, the feet are grippy, the legs are easy to bend and hold their position

Weakness: While it is more portable than a regular tripod, it takes up a bit of space in a backpack.

My husband and I have been able to take pictures with both of us in the shot pretty easily. It is much sturdier than I thought it would be, and it balances pretty effortlessly with the camera.

By melpylewis - Dec 13, 2007

Great portable tripod

Strengths: Compact, very portable. Versatile, can put on almost any surface or wrap around any objects.

Weakness: Joints not strong enough to handle larger SLR cameras but great for compact cameras.

I've purchased this tripod right before a trip to NYC and it worked out perfect. I was able to take many shots with my wife without asking people around. We were able to put our camera on fences, trees, newspaper stands, a lot of places where a bulky tripod would have been cumbersome. We were also able to take great night shots of NYC from the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller center) using this...
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I've purchased this tripod right before a trip to NYC and it worked out perfect. I was able to take many shots with my wife without asking people around. We were able to put our camera on fences, trees, newspaper stands, a lot of places where a bulky tripod would have been cumbersome. We were also able to take great night shots of NYC from the Top of the Rock (Rockefeller center) using this tripod. Although it wasn't strong enough to sustain the wait of my DSLR camera, it wasn't meant to use with it. There's a separate SLR version also. This is a must-have for compact cameras, especially for trips. It will come in very handy. Highly recommended!

By mrsunwoo - Dec 21, 2006

Flexibility gives you great flexibility

Strengths: Inexpensive, compact and portable, allows for all kinds of camera positions

Weakness: droops a little sometimes

This little tripod is well worth the price. My teenaged "artist" loves taking off beat and unusual perspectives. This little tripod really fits the bill. The price is not outrageous and so even those amateurs can use it for successful picture taking.

By angeleyes120 - Dec 19, 2007

Nice protable tripod

Strengths: Very versatile. You can bend the supporting legs almost any angles you want.

Weakness: It won't support heavy cameras. My Olympus won't stay the position I want since it droops down often.

Longer legs are better, and the screw that connects to the camera becomes loose easily. Yet it is a very nicely designed tripod, and looks cute. Especially useful for light point and shoot cameras.

By expressy - Sep 15, 2007

Gorillapod: The Amazing Little Thing

Strengths: Versatile; can work anywhere; Strong legs allow the tripod to be around anything!

Weakness: Lock/Unlock ring very hard to twist

This product is amazing. In a pinch, when you are out, or you have no one to take a group picture for you, this product is a savior. I even started going into setting and thinking where i could put it. You can even put it in places to add some flavor to your photography that you never thought you had. Well recommended. The only drawback I saw is the detachable piece. Apparently, to make your...
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This product is amazing. In a pinch, when you are out, or you have no one to take a group picture for you, this product is a savior. I even started going into setting and thinking where i could put it. You can even put it in places to add some flavor to your photography that you never thought you had. Well recommended.

The only drawback I saw is the detachable piece. Apparently, to make your tripod more secure, they have a detachable piece you can screw into your camera. However, the ring that you use to lock and unlock is so hard to twist because of the size and slippery-ness. Minor gripe, so I just leave it locked.

By 2Smooth - May 13, 2007