Joby GorillaPod Original Tripod - Charcoal

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When deciding which GorillaPod is best for you, the first thing to consider is the camera you plan to use it with. GorillaPods are available for smartphones, traditional cameras and action cameras and your specific pairing will help you hone in on your ideal ‘Pod. What features should I look out for? Another great travel tripod worth considering is the VANGUARD VEO 3GO 235CB Travel Tripod. It’s very light at 1.2kg and still has an adequate payload, more than enough for a DSLR and a host of different lenses. In fact, given that GorillaPods’ legs are held in place by friction alone, we’d recommend opting for a model that offers some headroom. For a camera and lens combination that weighs 1.5kg, look for a GorillaPod rated for around 3kg, as this will ensure maximum stability while out and about. Remember that if you plan on using your GorillaPod with more than one device or camera and lens combination, it needs to be able to support the heaviest configuration. Need a go-anywhere tripod for your go-anywhere camera? Joby’s GorillaPod Action Tripod is the ideal action cam pairing, allowing you to set up your shots in almost any environment. If you’re on a strict budget, the smaller GripTight ONE GP is also worth considering, although this does miss out on a number of features, including the ability to switch between vertical and horizontal shooting modes.

One thing to note – even if own a lightweight compact camera such as the Ricoh GRIII, I’d actually recommend you buy the aforementioned GorillaPod 500 rather than the 325, just to give me a bit of additional strength and stability when bending the GorillaPod around objects. Once you have the total combined weight, you can see how it lines up with the maximum capacity of each GorillaPod. With its flexible gripping legs, you can attach it to almost anything, meaning you can get those angles and perspectives that you just wouldn’t be able to get with a regular tripod. It also has a maximum payload of 3 kg, which is actually more than enough for a regular mirrorless camera and lens setup, particularly with mirrorless cameras being a lot lighter than DSLRs. It features a precise 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt to get the camera at virtually any angle and switch between portrait and landscape with ease. Joby GorillaPod 3K Pro Kit Tripod Review: DesignThat said, the GorillaPod 1K does a fine job in securing devices weighing within its max carrying capacity to thin poles, posts and anything else you can find that fits the bill. While it may look similar to the standard 3K Kit, the 3K Pro offers a significant upgrade in the durability department. Where most GorillaPods’ legs are made of plastic, the 3K Pro has reinforced aluminium joints, resulting in a tripod that feels noticeably more rugged.

The Joby GorillaPod definitely isn’t for everyone, so if after reading this review you feel it doesn’t meet your needs, here are a few other options to consider. Our range of DSLR camerasruns from the entry level to the professional, which means that incredible pictures can be yours no matter what your budget is. Whether you want a Canon cameraor a Nikon, we've got the latest models to choose from. The big benefit of a DSLR over a traditional compact point-and-shoot digital camera is the versatility you get with the ability to swap lenses. Your camera lensis a major (perhaps the most) important component in the quality of your final image. Choosing the right lens for the situation and the type of shot you want can make all the difference in the final result. From macro lenses to close up work and wide angle and zoom lenses, it's important that you use the right lens, which does require some forethought but it's well worth the effort. Make sure that you grab an extra SD cardor two as shooting with modern high-powered DSLRs, especially in RAW format, results in files that are very large and there's nothing more frustrating than missing out on that perfect picture because your memory card is full. When it comes to choosing a tripod stand for phones and cameras, there are several options available. Here are a few tripod stand models that are well-regarded for their versatility and compatibility with both phones and cameras:There’s not much more to say about the GorillaPod 500 – it’s a simple bit of kit that allows you to stabilize or secure your compact camera in places that wouldn’t normally be possible.

And if you're fed up of visits to the print shop grab a photo printerand you can make beautiful prints to decorate your home or just stash in a photo album to enjoy at your own leisure.On the flip side, the GorilllaPod 3K is a lot lighter, and has a neat little bubble level built in to the ball head which can aid in getting a level shot – something that can be a bit of a challenge when using GorillaPods as regular tripods on a flat surface. One seldom touted benefit of a GorillaPod, particularly one as compact as the 325, is that it provides a more substantial hand grip for shooting than using the camera alone. From a handful of travel tripods, the Joby GorillaPod lineup has grown into a full ecosystem of creative tools for photographers and videographers on the move.