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| Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey) | 
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| Brand: Joby
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  369 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 1.2 x 1.2
MPN: GP1-M1EN
Model: GP1-M1EN
UPC: 854630001230
EAN: 0854630001230
ASIN: B00192KCAG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 For the gadget lover July 27, 2008
The Gorillapod GoGo is an interesting product. I've wanted one for a long time and finally took the time to try it out. First impressions are that it fits well in my camera bag and laptop bag, is very lightweight, and the flexibility and stability is perfect. It can be used to hold your camera, your cell, your IPOD, or any other similar device. It wraps around just about anything!
The only negatives I have encountered since receiving it are: 1) It is way too easy to lose the attachments. Don't know what they could have done differently that would be acceptable to everyone, but something would have worked better than nothing. 2) There are some definite weight limits as specified by other reviewers. Don't expect this to hold your digital SLR without some limitations and/or trouble. 3) While I love it for what it is, the price is just too high.
 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 places - because of this: they can be wrapped around poles, bent to all different angles and spread out, making this an invaluable photography tool. I highly recommend this item!
 A mixed bag July 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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