Gorillapod SLR Zoom for macro?

kiwi86

Senior Member
I tried gorilapod slr zoom and I am very disappointed. It is not stable (nikon d800+24-70 2.8).
I hope gorillapod focus is much better. Does anyone have any experience with joby ballhead X?
 

kiwi86

Senior Member
I think that it is necessary to consider the rule:
Tripod should carry 3 x the weight of the gear being mounted (camera+lens+acessories)


Focus: 5kg- real load 1.6 kg
SLR Zomm 3 kg -real load 1 kg


Whoever takes this into account will not have any problems
 

Rexer John

Senior Member
A Gorilla pod is always in my camera bag.
Nowhere near as good as a tripod but it's better than nothing and works ok with a remote release.
I only take my tripod if I expect to need it.
 

Elliot87

Senior Member
I was going to ask this same question. Was thinking of trying one with my D3200 and 55mm micro when it arrives. Thought it would come in handy for flowers and bugs near ground level. Anyone else got any thoughts or experience with these?
 

wornish

Senior Member
I was going to ask this same question. Was thinking of trying one with my D3200 and 55mm micro when it arrives. Thought it would come in handy for flowers and bugs near ground level. Anyone else got any thoughts or experience with these?

The Gorillapod is designed for Point and Shoot cameras or smartphones which are much lighter in weight.

You really need a sturdy tripod for a DSLR. Don't skimp or you will end up paying for a replacement when you see the shortfalls.
 

Elliot87

Senior Member
The Gorillapod is designed for Point and Shoot cameras or smartphones which are much lighter in weight.

You really need a sturdy tripod for a DSLR. Don't skimp or you will end up paying for a replacement when you see the shortfalls.

But they do make versions that claim to be for SLR's. I don't expect them to be the most sturdy but I wonder if they serve a purpose?
 

PapaST

Senior Member
They make several versions. None of them will replace a traditional tripod. But then again, it's not really supposed to. The size and flexibility is all about fitting into tight or awkward spots and just plain getting creative with the legs. It fits in any bag and conforms to just about any surface. The Focus version is the one I use and it's built well. Most people fail because they push the weight limits or they try to defy gravity. If you learn to position the legs correctly you can use it for some heavy stuff. I stuck a D7100 with grip and a Sigma 150-500mm lens on this Gorillapod just to demonstrate. If you need it sturdier then don't use a ballhead and just attach it to the legs to lower your center of gravity and lower the weight.

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weebee

Senior Member
That would make me very nervous. I was looking at them and decided on the MeFoto day trip. A very stable platform and easy to carry around.
 

nzswift

Senior Member
I you one occasionally for macro shots (ground level or close) It's a lot easier the taking the tube out of my tripod and attaching the camera, re attaching it upside down and all that hassle). No complaints when it sits almost flat on the ground. Don't know if mine is the zoom model but it looks like PapaST's
 
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Elliot87

Senior Member
I you one occasionally for macro shots (ground level or close) It's a lot easier the taking the tube out of my tripod and attaching the camera, re attaching it upside down and all that hassle). No complaints when it sits almost flat on the ground. Don't know if mine is the zoom model but it looks like PapaST's

That's exactly what I've got in mind. I won't want it for anything heavy, so I don't think weight should be a problem.
 

Elliot87

Senior Member
Gorilla pod came in handy today, couldn't have got decent shots of this toad without it, or without getting myself soaking wet.
Excuse the crappy mobile phone photo.

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