JOBY - gorillapod Tripod for Digital Cameras and Camcorders

I love this tripod! I have numerous cameras of various sizes, but as the man said, the best camera is the one you have with you. This tripod is great to use with my little point-and-shoot, which I often have with me. And it is small enough to fit in my pocket or backpack, so it gets used more often than I initially expected. Most of my pictures (about 4,000-6,000/year) are shot outdoors, many while hiking, and that's where this Gorillapod tripod truly comes in handy. I can wrap its bendable legs around a tree branch, a railing, and uneven surface, or just have it stand up on a ledge or rock; it keeps the camera secure. I probably use it on only 1 to 2 percent of the shots I take but for those certain shots it's indispensable. I think I own three of these now. They're small enough where I sometimes misplace them, so I get another one and then the others turn up. That's because I take it with me a lot, and put it in a backpack, or hiking bag, or somewhere in the trunk, or coat/pants pocket - whatever I need at the time. Highly recommended, go get one!

With a small flash unit and a remote trigger I can add light anywhere to a shot. I'm using an old flash unit from my film days that only uses two batteries. Four batteries total with the remote and it still holds its position just fine. And it hardly takes up any space in my camera bag.

I love this tripod for many uses, my only complaint would be is that the bottom part where you twist it in the camera can become a little lose at times. But very happy with it so far ! I would love to purchase the bigger one soon !

This is the perfect tripod for use with my iPhone 6s. I pair it with the Reticam phone mount but any phone mount would work as long as it can mount to a 1/4 20 thread. I have an in depth review on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/JZzfYPjwwM8

Never used the product because I twice received product with opened / damaged packaging. One of the items was obviously used. Not acceptable as a gift for someone. That said the quality looked "so so" at best and was not as good as the model sold in store. Ordered on line as a Christmas gift for my daughter. The first item shipped had obviously been opened and wasn't repacked properly. The top of the package was open. The replacement item was even in worse condition. Top of the package was open. Front of the box was torn. Returned second one as well and requested a refund which took several weeks to be processed. Took multiple calls to customer service to actually get the email to authorize the return.

…twenty bucks I've spent on camera gear in awhile. If you're a photographic gadget freak …or even if you're not …this is definitely an accessory worth considering. The Joby Gorillapod is compact, incredibly versatile and light as a feather; it's small enough to fit in your back pocket, purse or daypack. This particular Gorillapod is designed for small, pocket-sized, point-and-shoot cameras in the size/weight range of an iPhone. I'm using it with a somewhat "ancient" Canon PowerShot A560, which weighs in at 7 ounces, and it works great. The main structural components are made using slippery, hard plastic "beads". Each "bead" is wrapped with a grippy rubber ring, held together in a "ball and socket" joint arrangement with each joint fully articulated. The end "beads" on each leg are half-covered in the same grippy rubber giving the Gorillapod a sure stance on most surfaces. The many articulated joints means this gizmo can morph from a tripod to a fingered clamp or anything in between …just about whatever the situation requires. You can set it on a flat surface, adapt the legs to just about any angled surface or bend them to act as "fingers" to grasp a post, pole or whatever …let your imagination be your guide. The the camera mount consists of a shoe which can be permanently mounted to your camera's tripod socket …or not. Anything from a dime to a quarter will fit the mounting screw facilitating attachment or removal. On the top of the Gorillapod is a socket with a spring loaded catch and a locking ring. Once you fully slip the shoe into the socket (you'll hear the catch "snap") simply rotate the lock ring under the socket and the camera is held quite securely to the Gorrillapod. Caveats: I've had this tripod for a few weeks now so I cant attest to it's long term durability. The Gorillapod seems well-made and only time will tell as to how well the tight fitting joints that are the basis for it's versatility remain so. Ergo, a four-star in that category. Since this is a totally plastic device, it would behoove you to keep it out of direct sun or locked up in a hot vehicle. This model Gorillapod is a great accessory for small, pocket-sized camera gear and perfect when size and weight are factors to be limited. It's probably the best 20 bucks you'll spend on a camera accessory.

Bought this with the intention of using it for a cell phone, or GoPro Session 5. While it holds the GoPro just fine, it's a bit too weak to reliably hold a Note 8 with a case. I'm still using it with the Note 8, I just have to be a little cautious. On the plus side, it's tiny and fits easily in small compartments of my pack or camera bag.

I love this gorilla tripod. I can adjust the baby monitor camera on the baby's crib, no matter the angle. and I also can use it to point to other areas of the bedroom when the baby is sleeping. It suits our needs and for a good price. I wish I had it sooner.