Gorillapod Focus
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: JobyModel: GP8-01EN
Product features:
- Size: 289 x 92 x 92mm (11.4 x 3.6 x 3.6in)
- High quality injection molded leg jointsbend and rotate 360°; rubberized ring and footgrips provide enhanced stability in difficultterrain.
- An included 3/8" adapter screw allows youto mount both cameras and professional tripodheads.
- Intended for: Professional SLR cameras with zoom lenses and/or ballheads; professional camcorders
- Max Capacity: 5 kg (11.1lbs)
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Digital camera reviews of Gorillapod Focus
Digital camera Review: 11 pounds may be an exaggeration.
Summary: 4 Stars
7 pounds is pushing it. I put a D300 with battery pack and a Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 lens on this and it's OK if not stellar. The lens has a tripod collar, so the weight is pretty evenly distributed, but I had to widen the legs of the Gorillapod, with one leg facing front, under the lens, just to be sure it wouldn't tip over. Altogether the combo is just under 7 lbs. I was going to try it with my Sigma 150-500, but the weight is too far forward and I don't want a busted lens mount. Or worse. In any case, the camera is hard to aim on the tripod, you have to aim up from the intended target, then let it come down to shooting position. There is also a lot of wobble, a cable release (or timer) is a necessity. So, you really need a head to aim it right, but the head will add height and make it more unstable. Catch 22.
I don't think I will try to wrap it around a tree branch or fence pole with $4K of camera attached. I tried wrapping it around a light stand and different parts of a ladder, without my camera on it, and it held, but really needed something to keep it from sliding down. Since the legs are not necessarily under an equal load, they will not hold as much weight. A light camera would probably be OK. That being said, I wouldn't mind walking around with this stuffed into a deep pocket or in my camera bag, it's better than nothing, and the only tripod I can carry on the subway is one that nobody can see. I used to shoot with one of those tiny pocket tripods under a P&S. The hardest part was finding a ledge or something to put it on so it would be at eye level, at least at a squat. Without finding something you're on your belly, which might make for an interesting perspective (and good with animals), but is hard in the rain and snow.
So, I'm glad I bought this, and I'll carry it (it's light by the way, just over 1 lb.), but it will not take the place of a real tripod or even a monopod.
This review was for the Focus GP8, rated at 11 pounds, as the reviews seem to have been messed up.
Summary of Gorillapod Focus
Intended for - Professional camera rigs with large zoom lenses, and video cameras. : Max weight load - 5kg (11 lbs) : Adapter - Universal 1/4-in tripod screw plus a 3/8-inch adapter screw : Size - 290 x 92 x 92mm (11.4 x 3.6 x 3.6in) : Weight - 500g (1.1 lbs) : Habitat - Anywhere!Tripod Heads
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