Comments on: Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:30:04 +0000

3.0 out of 5 stars
Caution: you get full use only with a light dSLR
This version of the Gorillapod is supposed to hold up to a 6.3lb combination of lens and camera but… it doesn’t.

By: Wind

Wind — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:05:24 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Portability is its best feature
I purchased this unit to use with my Pentax K20D & associated zoom lenses. I find however that due to weight of the DA* series lenses mounted on the K20D + Battery Grip, it may…

By: Wilson

Wilson — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:51:41 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
portable and cool
Good for portability, fits in my camera bag with no problems. Also holds my canon 40d nicely. Is not a replacement for a regular tripod though, and in general situations you will…

By: Nuhad

Nuhad — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:06:27 +0000

3.0 out of 5 stars
Works as described, temporarily.
I have quite enjoyed this gorillapod slr, but I must say that there are some issues with its use.
Others have mentioned the constant struggle to get it at just the right…

By: Baxter

Baxter — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:55:45 +0000

3.0 out of 5 stars
More trouble than it’s worth
I bought this so that I could get some close to ground shots with a Canon 40D that has a 70-300mm attached.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:08:03 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
Have used this tripod several times now. It’s a bit heavy for it’s size, but it more than makes up for that in compact size, and versatility.

By: Musetta

Musetta — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:59:06 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Great idea!
I bought this as a present for my wife. She absolutely loves this. It’s really nice to see a creative idea excuted in such an original fashion.

By: Zesiro

Zesiro — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:53:16 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good and solid
This is a very good portable tripod. I am please with the product. It can be very useful in many ways. I am using it to mount my Canon HG10 camcorder.

By: Twm

Twm — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:20:02 +0000

4.0 out of 5 stars
Works pretty good
I do a lot of nature photography (ForestWander Nature Photography) and this really came in handy on my last photo expedition.

By: Laina

Laina — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:58:28 +0000

5.0 out of 5 stars Joby Gorillapod tripod for SLR camera
Received the Gorillapod quickly, in perfect condition. This was shipped to a friend in the U.S., who then brought it to us in China.