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The 5 main products in the GorillaPod line up are named after their weight capacity, as measured in grams – if you measure in imperial, this can be a little confusing at first!

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The other option is to just hold the GorillaPod itself with one hand while you are shooting. If you’re interested in vlog-style videos where you need to walk and talk with a camera facing you, this is a good way to achieve more reach away from your body for more comfortable framing. Again, the BallHead 5K helps here because you can stretch the GorillaPod further out and then rely on the angle-set ballhead to bring up the camera so it’s level. Designed to fit lightweight smartphones, action cameras and point & shoot cameras, all the way up to heavy-weight DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, the number of GorillaPod options can be a little overwhelming.Have two of the earlier versions and love them. But the only thing I don't like is that the thread that mounts onto the bottom of a camera - or in my case, to a Wescott Ice Light II - is either too short, too wide, or some other kind of imperfectly shaped. It doesn't hold them securely. I don't have this issue with my lumapro light stands. is ideal for small mirrorless, action and larger point and shoot cameras weighing up to 500g (1.1 pounds). Have a look at our phone tripods One thing to note – even if own a lightweight compact camera such as the Ricoh GRIII, I’d actually recommend you buy the aforementioned GorillaPod 500 rather than the 325, just to give me a bit of additional strength and stability when bending the GorillaPod around objects. At around half the price of the 5K Kit, the 3K is a popular choice for both professionals and enthusiast photographers and videographers alike. Billed as the ‘ original flexible tripod‘, the GorillaPod has spawned thousands of imitators, but still remains head and shoulder above its competition.

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All GorillaPods perform this core functionality very well, as long as you select your GorillaPod based on the maximum weight you expect it to hold. If you’re using a large zoom lens, it’s also worth choosing a stronger GorillaPod model than the combined weight of your camera + lens, since the weight of zoom lenses often extend away from the centre point of the tripod. Why? Well because the GorillaPod 5K Kit is the strongest of the lot, and is most likely to be able to provide the securest, most reliable support for any equipment with a 1/4″ tripod mount hole in its base… as long as its combined weight is under 5 kg (6.6 lbs), of course. The legs of the tripod can take a little extra time to get positioned exactly how you want them because of their stiffness. However, would you really want them to be any looser and less grabby? Your tablet and smartphone are your office? Have them properly set up anywhere you go! Find the best tools to make your work days as comfortable as in the office.Usage of the 3K assumes a lighter camera attached to it, so regardless of the difference in weight of the GorillaPod itself, you’re in for a lighter experience whatever the case.) One seldom touted benefit of a GorillaPod, particularly one as compact as the 325, is that it provides a more substantial hand grip for shooting than using the camera alone. The main thing you need to work out when selecting a GorillaPod is the combined weight of the object you want it to carry. The GorillaPod 5K Kit ffers the best strength and stability of all the GorillaPods. The ultimate flexible tripod. Premium flexible tripod with built-in bubble level. Built for the professional photographer in mind.

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For the sake of simplicity, I’ve ignored the Video and SmartPhone models of the GorillaPod, choosing to focus on the models most suited for stills photographers.

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An example set up to attach to the end of the GorillaPod 1K might be the Fujifilm X-T3 with Fujinon 23mm f/2 WR lens – basically any set up with a combined weight of under 1 kg (2.2 lbs). That said, the GorillaPod 1K does a fine job in securing devices weighing within its max carrying capacity to thin poles, posts and anything else you can find that fits the bill. Instead I’ll concentrate on the other features that define each model, in an effort to help you choose the right one for you. GorillaPod 5K Kit The 1K is also surprisingly light at only 197 g (0.43 lbs), making it ideal to have a couple stashed in your camera bag at all times – this is what I do, usually to support flashes or mini LEDs like the powerful but tiny Manfrotto LumeMuse. Since it’s more for the video shooters than us stills photographers, I didn’t conduct a full review of GorillaPod’s interesting ‘Rig Upgrade’.

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With its flexible gripping legs, you can attach it to almost anything, meaning you can get those angles and perspectives that you just wouldn’t be able to get with a regular tripod. It also has a maximum payload of 3 kg, which is actually more than enough for a regular mirrorless camera and lens setup, particularly with mirrorless cameras being a lot lighter than DSLRs. It features a precise 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt to get the camera at virtually any angle and switch between portrait and landscape with ease. Joby GorillaPod 3K Pro Kit Tripod Review: Design Next up is the GorillaPod 3K Kit, capable of carrying loads up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs) – something like a Sony a7III plus Sony 85mm f/1.4 G lens, for example. A GorillaPod is a mini tripod with legs that can be bent and wrapped around various objects, such as street poles, table legs, fence posts, etc. Another great travel tripod worth considering is the VANGUARD VEO 3GO 235CB Travel Tripod. It’s very light at 1.2kg and still has an adequate payload, more than enough for a DSLR and a host of different lenses. Yes, that’s right – don’t think that GorillaPods are limited to supporting only cameras – I use mine to mount a flash (via a cold shoe), a mini LED light such as the Manfrotto Lumamuse, or even a large LED panel like the Manfrotto Lykos BiColor.This is a new size GorillaPod that hasn’t previously been available – a beefed up version of the 325, coming up next in the review. The second thing you may need to consider when selecting a GorillaPod is how you’d like to attach it to your camera or other device.