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 Just what I needed! July 26, 2010
D. Jane Alexander
One of the easiest things you can do to improve your photo quality is to use a tripod. For non moving subjects you can set your ISO to its lowest setting, set your aperture and let the camera choose whatever shutter speed it needs to get a properly exposed shot. You'll get crisply sharp, low noise images especially if you use your camera's built in timer or a cable or remote shutter release. I get tired of carrying around a large tripod or monopod and it seems like overkill anyway if you are using a point and shoot . . . so I recently tried out the Joby GP2-D1EN Gorillapod and love it! I'm using it with a Canon G11 and this size gorillapod is perfect with this camera. In fact, I like it so much I'm purchasing a larger size for my DSLR. I'm uploading a collage of three photos showing the Canon G11 on this model Gorillapod so check out the customer uploaded product images to see how the combination looks.
One sweet little tripod July 23, 2010
D. M. Garland (Chatham, IL)
Due to a medical condition, I can no longer hold a camera steady for anything but flash photography so I went on a search for a convenient tripod. After searching out a number of options I chose the GP2-Gorillapod. I chose the GP2 because I prefer an SLR-style digital as the shirt pocket digital cameras are too small for me to grip properly and the GP1 model wasn't sturdy enough for a heavier digital.
I've used the tripod for about a month now and it has become an essential piece of my photography tool kit. It is small and light enough to carry along without weighing me down like a full sized tripod does and it will give you a solid rest on just about any surface but a flat table top [Due to the many joints in the legs, getting it to sit up straight on a flat surface is quite a chore]. The quick release device is one of the best features of the tripod. The part that affixes to the camera is unobtrusive and does not interfere with hand holding the camera and yet makes switching to the tripod a lightning fast operation and it provides a solid connection to the tripod. The included level bubble is a great feature.
If you are looking for a light and easy tripod that can give you a solid base for long exposures over a variety of surfaces, you can't beat the Gorillapod and the folks at Joby build a quality product so I recommend this brand.
GORILLAPOD W/ BUBBLE LEVEL July 23, 2010
RIPO
GREAT BUY, DELIVERED PROMPTLY, THE BUBBLE LEVEL WORKS GREAT, VERY STABLE AND STRONG FOR MY CANON G11, BIGGER THAN I THOUGHT. OTHER THAN THAT.... AWESOME =)
Get the right size and it works June 20, 2010
Professor (Pennsylvania)
Get the right size for your camera and it works. There are several different models of the Joby. Make sure you gt the right one.
 Very light duty, but very versatile. It is what it is. June 17, 2010
Mumblin' Berk (Bowelsong, NJ)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Over-all, I like this product, and it's working well for me, immediately.
However, I take these product evaluations seriously, so there are some things a prospective buyer should know:
It may be a tad "ambitious" to name this the "SLR" version.
Personally, I would not use this on an SLR, unless you have a really light and cheap one.
Do yourself a favor, if you want this kind of tripod, and plan to use it on an SLR, get the next model up. The "SLR ZOOM",
whether you're using a long lens or not.
This one is appropriate for a "point-n-shoot". Very sturdy for that application.
I'm using it mainly with a Samsung TL500 which is a pretty heavy compact cam at close to 400g (just under a pound).
I wouldn't trust it with anything heavier.
It has one obvious problem, so lets get that out of the way.
I was amazed that the quick-mount plate is a loose and sloppy fit.
At the premium price Joby asks for it's product, I expect better.
The whole POINT of a tripod is to hold the camera firm and steady.
A wobbly mount plate is unforgivable. It guarantees that the cam will wiggle.
On the bright side, you just wrap the mount plate with a bit of blue "Painter's tape" to take up the slack, and it's good to go.
But one shouldn't have to do that.
(Painter's tape is the best stuff in the universe, I am never without it.)
Now for the good part:
It's very light, trim, and sturdy if used with light cam, and extremely versatile.
I'm not sure how long it's going to survive, (all plastic) but at least for now, it can really grab quite well onto things,
which gives me a lot more freedom, and lets me work FAST. I like that.
But here's a tip...
To help get steadier shots with long exposures (expecially on wobbly mount plates) if you don't have a remote or cable release, use the "timer" option.
Most cams have 2 second and 10 second self timer options. That's what the 2-second option is for. Just pressing the shutter button is enough to
vibrate the camera. Two seconds gives it time to calm down. Try it. You're images will come out sharp as a tack.
Scoring this was diffiult.
(AMAZON: we need HALF-point options please!)
I must knock off a full point for the loose mount plate. That's only fair.
Secondly, I'm really feeling obligated to bang another 1/2 point off for the price.
I appreciate design innovation, and Joby came to market with a good idea. But honestly, the item is over-priced by more than double, given the quality.
Mind you, I still recommend this product because of it's unique versatility.
Just be aware of it's issues, and it should work well for you.
-Berk
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