Overview
There are many photographers who prefer point and shoot cameras for their work, even during outdoor photography. For this purpose, having an adaptive tripod which can hold your camera steadfastly on any surface is of great help. This specially designed gorrilapods have become quite popular with amateur photographers. Joby is a prominent camera accessories manufacturing company that specializes in constructing gorillapods that can hold on to any surface. The Joby GorillaPod Original Tripod is one of their popular gorillapod products. It is a go-anywhere minipod-type tripod that can adapt to any surface it is installed upon. It is made of high quality ABS plastic and has TPE rubber ring grips. This makes the tripod durable and strong, and it can safely support loads up to 325g on the head, which means it is ideal for setting up point and shoot cameras. It has a stylish red and black colour combination. The product comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty and free transit insurance that provides services against defects.
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Body/Construction
The joby gorillapod is made from high quality Japanese ABS plastic. The rubber grip rings are made of German TPE rubber that is durable and damage-proof. The weight of this tripod is a meagre 45.3 grams, which means you can carry it around without any fuss at all. The joby gorillapod has over 24 leg joints altogether, each of which can twist and rotate a full 360 degrees to wrap around and adapt to any kind of surface it is faced with, even poles and tree branches. The rubberised foot grips on each foot of the gorillapod are larger and designed in a ball-like shape, which makes them more adaptive to tricky surfaces. The intuitive legs make it a fun product to use with on your outings, as it makes a funky colour statement too.
Quick Release Plate/ Quick Release Lever
The joby gorillapod has a quick release plate that combines with a quick release clip to ensure that you can detach your camera from the tripod whenever you feel the need to do so. This helps you hold the camera in hand to take photographs.
Compatible Cameras
The joby gorillapod attaches to your camera with a standard screw which is made of stainless steel, which protects it from rust and damage. This feature makes the product compatible with all point and shoots and pocket digital camcorders.
