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| Joby GP3-01EN Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Joby
Category: Photography
List Price: $54.95
Buy New: $39.99
You Save: $14.96 (27%)
New (23) from $39.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  342 reviews
Color: Gray
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 6.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4
MPN: GP3-01EN
Model: GP3-01EN
UPC: 854630001032
EAN: 0854630001049
ASIN: B000KFRSG4
Release Date: December 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Flexible tripod designed for digital SLRs or camcorders weighing up to 6.6 pounds (3 kilograms) | | • | Fits into your purse, backpack, or roomy jacket pocket | | • | Innovative segmented leg design to ensure secure mounting | | • | Standard universal 1/4-20 screw for attaching your camera to the tripod mount (or use your own tripod head); 1/4-to-3/8-inch adapter included | | • | Expands creative options, or lets everyone get into self-timer shots |
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Product Description
The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM is designed with the serious photographer in mind. Its sturdy prehensile legs help achieve a steady shot with your SLR and zoom lenses. It attaches to any standard SLR cameras, video cameras, or even your own tripod head. The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM can support a whopping six pounds, while still maintaining its compact size.Whether you're using your SLR camera to shoot time-lapse photos, get up close with a macro lens, capture your daughter's winning goal from the sidelines, or snap images for the local newspaper, Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM is the perfect companion for your next adventure. Throw one in your bag and start shooting like a pro!
From the Manufacturer
The Joby GP3-01EN Gorillapod SLR-Zoom makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with the serious photographer in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera or video camera just about anywhere you want so that you can increase your creative options. All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw or your own tripod head to attach your camera to the standard tripod mount, then wrap the three flexible segmented legs securely to a nearby tree branch, fence, park bench, or anything else that's convenient. Say goodbye to looking for ways to stabilize your handheld shots or to get that unique perspective--now you can be free to shoot however you like! Durable and innovative, the Gorillapod weighs just 8.5 ounces, or 241 grams, and can support cameras--such as DSLRs with zoom lensea and video cameras--weighing up to 6.6 pounds, or 3 kilograms. Measuring just 9.8 inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 337 more reviews...
 Great product, reasonably priced, problem solved July 26, 2008
I've used a few different mini-tripods over the years The Gorillapod GoGo may finally replace the one I bought about 30 years ago with a Polaroid SX-70 as my favorite.
I had a specific problem in mind when I saw the Gorillapod GoGo: I haver a laser level that has a screw hole just slightly too recessed to work with the screws on standard tripod mounts. I was able to attach one of the included adhesive clips to the bottom of the level and then attach the level to the Gorillapod GoGo. I can now attach the level to my full-size tripod (or anything else the Gorillapod GoGo can grip). Problem solved.
 Tripod trying your patience? Try Gorillapod. July 26, 2008
I found this gem, the Joby Gorillapod GP1-0PEN at a silly tourist camera/binocular shop in my travels.
For roughly $20, I paired it up with my whimsically fun and cheap Norcent DCS-1050.
I was using a crappy tripod that came with a Barska spotting scope before this. Basically, anything was an upgrade. The spotting scope tripod worked better with my Canon EOS 20D. The Norcent has a really shallow tripod mount, causing me to use foam washers to keep a solid grip on all of the horrid tripod equipment I used.
Needless to say, it has given me a much easier time grabbin' onto parking meters, mailboxes, guardrails, handrails, and the occasional sleeping bum. Vacationers, photo-crazy mothers, and cheap burgeoning photographers with proper equipment will fall in love with Gorillapods. Serious photographers should like them too, but photography is worse than underwear for picky consumerism, one man's comfort is another's hell.
Keeping the "rubber grippies," clean helps this unit work even better. Keeping them dirty only means less surfaces to be able to grab onto. I've used pencil erasers and rough terrycloth with a touch of glass cleaner to keep them spit-spot and kung-fu gripped. Probably not manufacturer recommended but hey, its mine. I can (and will) buy another one if need be.
My only complaint is the length of the... tendrils... arms... tentacles... legs... appendages... yeah. If they were about one to two inches longer, I'd be down with that. Sure, less compact but hey.
I did experiment with the GP1-0PEN on my Canon EOS 20D, which isn't a HUGE camera, but really, no bueno. This model is meant for tiny ultra-compact cameras. In fact, from what I played around with, the "SLR" intended variant would probably have been doable if you only mount the camera body. No flash, no lenses, no batteries. Get the big SLR-Zoom model rated for over 6 pounds (GP3-01EN), not the 1.75 capacity standard SLR (GP2-00EN) one. In fact, the standard SLR-rated model is probably great for cameras between ultra-compact and SLR's. People need to read the packaging and recommendations a wee bit more it seems considering some of the complaints read here...
...great product, grateful I have one. I'll buy more.
KW
Great Item for Taking Those Self Photos ! July 26, 2008
This is a great little tripod. It is EXTREMELY manipulatable. You can bend the "legs" in an unlimited combo of spaces. They can be wrapped around poles, bend to steady things, and completely customizable. I highly recommend this item.
 A mixed bag July 25, 2008
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 Strange and uneffective July 25, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
From the picture I wasn't sure what to make of this gadget. When it arrived I excitedly looked open the box and uncovered something resembling a tech version of a monkey's paw. A tripod type device that screws onto your camera or various electronics via two interchangeable attachments. I tried it out on my Nikon digital camera. It held the device like it was supposed to but it looks REALLY tacky. More of a case of function over form. I just couldn't recommend it.
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