Customers express satisfaction with the GorillaPod 3K Tripod's sturdiness, lightweight design, and suitability for vlogging. Many appreciate its compatibility with various cameras and the helpful built-in level. However, some customers reported issues with the product's packaging and its condition upon arrival. Concerns included damaged or used products arriving in unmarked boxes without documentation.
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Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice and easy stand!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super easy to set up and use, it really is a simple product that helps get those stable shots. Only reason I rated it a 4 star, would be that it is sometimes hard to get back to the original standing when propped up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A must have for any photographer and Vlogger
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simply put - a must have.. every photographer, vlogger and anyone who likes to take pictures needs this. It’s the best universal, on the go, professional and anytime camera holder. It’s worth every penny. Also the ball head included it’s made from quality and perfection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just amazing
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I just loved…. Works everywhere….light, easy to assemble and much more good things
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect gadget
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product perfect and multifunctional
Very resistant and very portable
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Cons mentioned:
Condition, Packaging
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Tripod is great.. Order it somewhere else.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Let me start by saying I already owned one of these that I got off of Amazon and this tripod is awesome, I got It today and so far it's been great and I haven't had a problem with it. However, I bought this new and it came in an unmarked brown box with no documentation, warranty, or safety packaging to keep it secure. I had small scratches and debris all over it. I have never had an experience like this from Best Buy and cant recommend getting this GorillaPod from the. I just hope that this isn't the experience that has that buys this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sturdy and versatile, but a bit too big
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The legs of the stand are nice and sturdy. They can really be clamped to just about anything with a little creativity. While very portable, it is just too big to keep with you all the time so I find that unless I think ahead to bring it, I often don't have it when I need it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's good when I need it.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a very versital tripod. I don't have the need to use it very often, but when I need one it's nice to have.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera compatibility, Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My most used purchase!
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I originally bought this item with the intention of using it throughout the summer for travel but ended up using it also daily. This tripod is great for bug travel and the little adventures in between like a quick set up for a family photo at a gathering. The possibilities are really endless once you get the phone mount accessory. I’ve convinced family members to purchase their own just by using mine around them in unique ways.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product and value
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The product arrived in a bulk box. There are many versions of this model (phone clamp attachment, video arm, etc). This is just the legs & ball head which are solid but extremely flexible. I use it to hold my Olympus OMD which is much lighter than capacity of 6lbs. I use it for creative videos and documenting car trips as I clamp it onto my passenger side window. Fun item and worth the $.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Level, Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sturdy and well built
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my second JOBY GorillaPod 3K and I highly recommend them. They are sturdy and well built. I've seen some mini tripods like this that are too flimsy and useless. The GorillaPod 3K holds my Canon HF R800 camera steady on my desktop and the bubble level ensures me that my camera is straight. I also have a GorillaPod 1K that I use to hold my Lilliput A7S 7″ Monitor next to the camera. JOBY makes quality products and I will continue to buy and recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
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Packaging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice tripod
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great tripod, quality and easy to use.
The only down side is that who ever shipped this (Best Buy employee), didn't bother to send me a new one. Looks like a display tripod that was just simply packed on a regular cardboard box, no protection what so ever, no original packaging, no manual, nothing.
Totally dissapointed on Best Buy on this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gorrillapod for life
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Stable and easy to use on most equipment. I have it set up on my camera and keep it packed in my media bag.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Flexible product keeps your options open.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Lightweight (easy to carry around), but can support a fair amount of weight. Good build quality. The legs are stable and can hold a variety of positions and angles. However, its ability to stay in place also means sometimes you have to put a bit more effort into adjusting the legs, because the joints can be tight.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s good, steady gorilla pod. Quality is good. Able to handle weight of my Sony A7iii with 35-70 lens. Hard to setup it up quickly with big cameras. So it’s time consuming for setup.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great overall tripod
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great travel size tripod. Easily fits into any back pack or bag. The legs allow for good positioning even on uneven surfaces, the built in level is nice. The ball head allows for smooth movement, overall great tripod.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It was good
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I liked this tripod alot up until one of the legs came off. I guess you can say mine is broken but not really because they pop back on. Its not as  sturdy as it used to be. After the leg was put back on my camera wouldnt stand on it. But i loved it while it lasted
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Packaging
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Shipped in plain cardboard box.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s a good Gorilla pod/tripod. I like that I can mount my Insta360 extension pole to it. Minus the one star because like others mentioned, BestBuy ships this in an unmarked box without any information from Joby. Maybe this is just how it comes? I don’t know. It serves its purpose though. Make sure to buy this on sale. It is regularly $30 off. Maybe the cardboard box is why it goes on sale? Who knows.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for uneven surfaces
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Will be my second for a reason. Long term, the legs can become less ridged, but overall it is excellent for things like table top.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great item
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is great! No issues. Wraps anywhere. Fold and hold. The connection feels flimsy but it stays sturdy once it is clipped on and knob is tightened.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sturdiness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable option
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had a full size tripod but it is missing the piece that actually attaches the camera to the tripod...so I needed something new. This seems simple enough and pretty flexible when it comes to options (while not having the height of a standard unit). I haven't gotten much use out of this one yet--I don't use a tripod frequently--but the attachment is simple enough. A little more experimentation will tell me how stable and easily adjustable it can be. It will come in handy and the price was attractive.