Gorillapod

natelox · #1 Posted: **Mar 15, 2007, 11:02 PM**

Do any of you own one of these, or have any impressions? It appeals to me as it acts as a tripod, it's small, looks easy to carry (atleast, a lot easier than a tripod) and although not as tall as a tripod, has much more versatility. I don't own one, but I'm looking for opinions.

HomeInMyShoes · #2 Posted: **Mar 15, 2007, 11:05 PM**

Interesting. I have a rather large bean bag that I use for temporary stuff that I can fit in my pocket. Otherwise, I'm usually leaning on polls and such. Might be useful, but I'm so lazy when it comes to carrying equipment I barely even take my bean bag with me.

Urban Sky · #3 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 5:15 AM**

thats a pretty good idea. especially since its so portable and versatile. I dont know if id attach it and my camera to a twig hanging over a lake, though.

Upward · #4 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 11:13 AM**

That's pretty cool, but I don't think it would be able to support my camera with 70-200 f/4 zoom on it. I should probably get a tripod collar for the lens (so the tripod attaches to the base of the lens, not the camera body) for better balance even on my tripod, but Canon charges a ridiculous price for them. All the other white L zooms include them as a standard accessory.

Tony · #5 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 4:54 PM**

Yeah I saw these things advertised a while back. They sure chose a small DSLR (Reb XT w/ kit lense) to demonstrate it with.

natelox · #6 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 5:02 PM**

They come in three sizes. The pictures I posted are for a medium sized camera.

BrianSac · #7 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 5:22 PM**

^^

Cool Device!

BrianSac · #8 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 5:23 PM**

^^

Nice

Goody · #9 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 5:35 PM**

neat!

KevinFromTexas · #10 Posted: **Mar 16, 2007, 10:01 PM**

Well, if you wanted to look strange while walking, you could wrap the thing around your arm to carry it. It only weighs 5.8 ounces and has a maximum load of 1.75 pounds. I could totally see taking that on the bike and wrapping it around the handlebars until I needed it. It's kind of short, but I could still attach it to the handlebars and use the bike for extra height. Hmmm. Carrying a tripod on your bicycle is a pain in the arse. Neat device, I might have to check them out.

Urban Sky · #11 Posted: **Mar 17, 2007, 10:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Well, if you wanted to look strange while walking, you could wrap the thing around your arm to carry it. It only weighs 5.8 ounces and has a maximum load of 1.75 pounds. I could totally see taking that on the bike and wrapping it around the handlebars until I needed it. It's kind of short, but I could still attach it to the handlebars and use the bike for extra height. Hmmm. Carrying a tripod on your bicycle is a pain in the arse. Neat device, I might have to check them out.

thats not a bad idea.

AZheat · #12 Posted: **Mar 17, 2007, 11:04 PM**

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Carrying a tripod on your bicycle is a pain in the arse.

Well, Kevin, you're not supposed to sit on it!

KevinFromTexas · #13 Posted: **Mar 18, 2007, 4:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by AZheat

Well, Kevin, you're not supposed to sit on it!

Yeah, I quit using it as a seat post. That smarts.

Derek · #14 Posted: **Mar 18, 2007, 6:27 AM**

i kinda want one

Plantboy · #15 Posted: **Mar 18, 2007, 5:53 PM**

My dad got one for his bday. It was the smallest one, for point and shoot digital cameras. I gave it a shot and it worked quite well.

Robert Pence · #16 Posted: **Mar 18, 2007, 8:43 PM**

Looks pretty nifty.

I bought the Gitzo G1098 Basalt. It extends to 38 1/2 inches, or 49 inches with the center post extended, although with the post raised it's a little shaky for long exposures unless you use a timed release or remote. Paired with the Nikon 18-200 VR Zoom it makes a nice combination even at ISO 100 in lighting that requires exposures in the >1 second range.

It weighs 28 ounces, and I added the Manfrotto 3229 quick release (10 ounces). It's still light enough to carry around for a couple of hours without making me ache, and quite adequate for most urban applications.

Upward · #17 Posted: **Mar 18, 2007, 11:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by natelox

They come in three sizes. The pictures I posted are for a medium sized camera.

Interesting, that looks like a 70-200 f/2.8 lens, bigger and heavier than what I have, so it would definitely work for me.

I may have to get one of these. I have a pretty good tripod, but its size and weight make it difficult to bring with me unless I'm going somewhere exclusively for photography.