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Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom

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    Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom

    • $49.95
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    Beefier than the Gorillapod SLR, this heavy-duty unit attaches to SLR cameras with zoom lenses or to video cameras, and can support over 6-1/2 pounds!

    • Unlike traditional tripods, the Gorillapod SLR-Zoom doesn't require an elevated flat surface for you to take the perfect shot
    • An adaptable screw (from 1/4 to 3/8 inches) lets you mount a digital SLR or a tripod head of your choosing
    • Flexible joints bend and rotate 360 degrees to form the perfect shape
    • Ring and foot grips work on most surfaces, providing extra holding power

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    $9.99

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    Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches
    8.5 ounces
    8.5 ounces
    Dimensions
    Weight
    Average weight

    Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Customer Reviews

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    Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom
     
    3.9

    (based on 7 reviews)

    86%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (6)
    • Stable (4)
    • Folds away (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Travel (5)
      • Home (3)
      • Landscape/scenery (3)

      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      1.0

      Awful, just awful

      By groovintito

      from Long Island, NY

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

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      Pros

        Cons

        • Unstable
        • Weak Construction

        Best Uses

          Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

          Right out of the box I tried to adjust the legs and one of them broke off. I don't know if it was a lemon or this is just poor craftsmanship. I would not recommend this to anyone with an slr.

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          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          MBer's best friend

          By Big Jim Mac

          from Jefferson City, MO

          About Me Pro Photographer

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          Pros

          • Folds Small
          • Good Stability
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Night Shots
            • Self-Portraits
            • Sports/Action

            Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

            I've been wanting one of these for some time since I often ride my mountain bike alone and like to get photos to post to forums and Facebook. I carry a little tripod that has tiny legs that fold up and screw inside the barrel. That works OK for a point and shoot but not for the Nikon D-2 and D-300 I carry. This pod is strong enough to hold up the DSLR with a 17-55 zoom mounted to it. A big plus is the ability to wrap the legs around a tree for vertical shots. The ball head would be nice but I got along just fine without it. The legs are infinitly adjustable so you can always get it level. When I take this on the bike I just wrap the legs around the handlebars and it doesn't rattle or move. Get one! But don't go for the lighter weight one, this one is so light you hardly notice it and it's way more useful.

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            • No

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Go anywhere, travel light

            By NoodlesOodles

            from Dallas,Tx

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Folds Small
            • Good Stability
            • Lightweight
            • Unfolds Quickly

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Couples shot
              • Home
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Night Shots
              • Portraits
              • Travel
              • Wildlife

              Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

              instead of carrying big heavy tripod around, this one is well worth it!!! I call this my little spidy, able to hold $2600 worth of camera gear (Canon 7D w/grip, 17-40L) this little tripod can go anywhere you like. At first i was afraid it wouldn't hold up the weight of the camera but it actually did... It did take time to get use to it and to adjust the footing to get the right angle, but indeed its well worth it!! its small and light, that i'm able to clip it around my bag and carry it around, instead of using my other shoulder to lunged around heavy tripods. Over all i would recommend this to anyone that travel...

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              4.0

              Great, but use a Tripod Head!!

              By michaelis0108

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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              Pros

              • Folds Small
              • Good Stability
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Needs a Tripod Head

              Best Uses

              • Hiking
              • Portraits
              • Travel

              Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

              This tripod is great in that it folds up small, is light weight and very portable. However, I highly recommend using a tripod head with this product. You can either buy the ball head separately or with the gorillapod, or use your own tripod head. Trying to get the camera level while wrapped around a tree or light post is extremely difficult without a head! The joints are very stiff (which is a good thing) but it takes some work to get it set up so that it's sturdy and you feel confident walking away from your camera. Overall, great idea and will be great for hiking.

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              4.0

              Great Idea

              By Big Bob

              from Crucible ,Pennsylvania

              About Me Casual Photographer

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Good Stability
              • Lightweight
              • Unfolds Quickly

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home
                • Landscape/Scenery
                • Travel
                • Video

                Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

                I really like the Joby and the way you can use it for the camera and the video camera. It seems to be really stable when I tried it using the video camera in the house. I can't wait to use it outdoors.

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                (29 of 29 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Nice accersory for a DSLR

                By smonk

                from twin cities, mn

                About Me Semi-Professional

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                Pros

                • Easily Adjusted
                • Good Footing
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Lack of moveable head

                Best Uses

                • Special Events
                • Travel

                Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

                I was surprised at how lightweight the gorillapod was once I got it out of the package. That's a good thing because it makes it super easy to travel with.
                Unlike the regular gorillapod the zoom doesn't come with a moveable head. So you are kind of stuck with horizontal format unless you get a tripod head. But I was able to tweak it to get some vert pics. I knew the shortcoming before I bought so I wasn't disappointed. If I hadn't known that I would have been very disappointed. I don't think they explain that need well enough in the description.

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                (15 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Fun product

                By sally

                from Richmond, VA

                About Me Casual user

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                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easily Adjusted
                • Good Footing
                • Lightweight
                • Rugged
                • Smooth Movement

                Cons

                • Slips Out Of Position

                Best Uses

                • Home
                • Special Events
                • Travel

                Comments about Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom:

                Nice product. Can take fun pictures with this!! Works pretty good. Have only had a few issues where it moved a little once I positioned it. It didn't move much. Overall, I'm really happy with this. Now I don't have to stop people on the sidewalk to take pictures of us. : )

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