Joby GorillaPod Original Tripod - Charcoal

Product Information

Durable medical grade ABS plastic GorillaPod and thermoplastic elsastomers (TPE) for secure joints in legs that flex, grip and wrap around whatever you want Once you have the total combined weight, you can see how it lines up with the maximum capacity of each GorillaPod. Lightweight, precision-engineered ball head for versatile mounting of mirrorless and compact DSLR cameras, pro accessories and other devices

On the flip side, the GorilllaPod 3K is a lot lighter, and has a neat little bubble level built in to the ball head which can aid in getting a level shot – something that can be a bit of a challenge when using GorillaPods as regular tripods on a flat surface.Joby continues to innovate with an extensive range, which includes the Joby phone tripod, a series of Joby GorillaPod 3K kit tripod kits and the Joby GripTight PRO TelePod tripod. This provides everyone from beginners to seasoned vloggers and professional creators with access to stable, versatile and innovative supports to help them create more engaging content. However, that’s not to say that the build quality of the GorillaPod 325 isn’t great – it’s just that everything feels that much smaller. Perhaps it’s just my big hands…! 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. Pro Tip: If in doubt, always go for the GorillaPod rated one higher than your considered max weight capacity. i.e. even if you own a lightweight Sony a6000, I’d still recommend choosing the GorillaPod 1K, just in case you ever attach a heavy lens. 2. Means of Attachment

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. I’ve also assumed you’ll need the ‘GorillaPod Kits’ where available – a ‘Kit’ refers to the GorillaPod legs plus tripod ball head. 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). On the plus side, this makes attachment simple – there’s no initial fiddling around with base plates. However, you still need to screw the head into your chosen device, and removing it takes more time. i) Fixed– the GorillaPod head screws in directly to the tripod hole on the base of your camera. To remove your camera, you need to unscrew the entire GorillaPod.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.