Customer Reviews
Great product - could be cheaper 
2008-07-24
When I first ordered this product from Amazon I thought it was just a camera tripod - but was tickled to find out it supported other devices as well!
As any iPhone user knows, it can be kind of a pain watching videos on the device while holding it in your hands, and if you are in a car or on a train, you have to look down at your hand, which causes neck strain.
I tried the suction cup (its a good suction cup with a clamp like a Nuvi) on my iPod Touch and it worked perfectly, connected and disconnected quickly.
It also worked fine with my Canon SD870 IS digital camera - the instructions say a coin is needed to attach it to the camera but I found it unnecessary. I probably could have connected my larger Lumix FZ18 to it (which is lighter than it looks), but I would have to be very careful with stability.
I have an ancient straight mini-tripod in my camera bag, but I rarely use it and its a little heavy - this one is light and can achieve stability on uneven surfaces with no problem.
You could also fold the legs together and use it handheld between tripod shots. I would have loved this while shooting pictures at a creek last week where I was occasionally placing the camera on rocks for longer exposures - would have been perfect!
Last week I used a car roof and chain-link fence for multisecond night exposures (car roof was not level,still had to brace camera with hand on fence, which caused some movement). This tripod would have been perfect for this as well - achieving level-ness on the car roof without scratching roof (rubber feet), and could be wrapped around the top of the metal fence!
I do have 3 MINOR suggestions for this product though:
1. Its a little expensive - should be $19.95.
2. Design - an all-black model would be nice - the gray trim makes it look like a kid's toy a little.
3. I would like to see an adapter which was especially designed to 'clamp' an iPhone/Touch/PSP from its sides without a suction cup or adhesive clip. The reason is that my iPhone has never been out of its rubber protective skin case since it came out of the box, and I dont want to attach anything to the case which would be sticking out the back.
4. It would be great if the 3 attachment clips could be stowed with the unit, like maybe under the head, so they dont get lost. Very minor gripe.
At the very least this tripod is replacing my ancient straight mini-tripod in my camera bag, because it makes the other one obsolete.
I can also seeing using this at my desk to view my iPhone screen and take calls via the speaker phone or headset with ease.
Awesome product 
2008-07-24
This little gadget has been invaluable. I can use it as a regular tripod or throw it around a fence or post to get really fun shots. And it's really strong, so I don't worry about it not supporting my larger camera. We're recommending it to everyone!
Sturdy, Flexible, and Useful 2008-07-24
The Gorillapod GoGo isn't the first flexible tripod on the block, but it is one of the better. I have used it both for a DSLR (40D) with a small lens and a point and shoot (TX1). It holds up well for both options, however, depending on the DSLR setup it might not be able to hold the weight.
The legs seem to be able to flex in all directions without giving out too much, which indicates that the flexibility will likely stay around for a long time to come. This little guy comes in handy when you are the middle of nowhere and realized you should have brought a tripod. I'll also carry it with me when I don't want to carry my full-size tripod around. It's also great to hold a flashlight (if you have a flashlight with a bit of flat surface to stick it to) or several other devices. You'll find plenty of uses for it!
Gorillapod? VersatilePod! Ingenius design. Excellent for everyone and not just for cameras. 2008-07-24
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RTAI5CO5RBCIN Whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
This review is for the Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod that includes also two adhesive clips and a suction cup clip.
This is THE tripod that you'll frequently be using, with its ability to twist to different positions and grab on to the most unusual places that plain, boring -- even super expensive tripods -- could never do. It has many different uses (not just for cameras). I never thought I would be playing with a tripod, I mean... my Gorillapod, for hours. (See my video!)
It's fun and amazing what this thing can do.
GORILLApod is great for GUERRILLA filmmakers. If you film a lot of stuff with a small digital camera, you'll love this. (And they also have a larger Gorillapod for actual video cameras and SLRs, which I will definitely get too.)
It can act as a steadycam for your wrist. Just wrap the legs on your wrist and you can even film while having both hands free!
I've also actually attached the Gorillapod on my car door handle, with a small digital camera (Canon SD300) attached to it, and went for drive. (You can see the results around the second half of the video!). I had all three legs, wrapped around on the handle, and since it has several rubber grips on the legs, the thing wasn't going anywhere; it was more of a concern of how well the clip was going to hold the camera. However, I was amazed by the results. See the video for yourself. It really was secure the entire time. (although I would not recommend doing this for most people, for obvious reasons, and especially if your digital camera is big, etc.)
This isn't just for cameras, but excellent for video/mp3 players. Seriously, it's up to your imagination. I've used the adhesive on my portable video player (even though I didn't like the idea of attaching something permanent on it), and it stays on very well. I can attach my player to the Gorillapod now and hang it on a lamp pole or table, and watch it with an ideal view without having to hold it in my hands or putting my head down while watching.
This product not only looks fun, but it really is a joy to use and very convenient to have. Although some may think it looks silly like a child's toy, this thing is no joke. It's so versatile. You can practically put it anywhere, except you just need to know the right "combination" (position) for the legs.
For me, the 1/4-20 screw (for cameras) clip took more effort to pull out than the suction cup and adhesive clips, but I later realized that's actually a good thing (wouldn't want a camera falling off easily if you were to forget to put it in the lock position!). Be sure to hold the "Joby" button before removing the clips. It should make a click sound when a new clip is securely placed, and then just turn the thing to the lock position. The 1/4-20 screw (for cameras) also has a rubber surface so your camera won't get scratched when screwed in; however, I've noticed some minor tears on the grip already if you twist your camera in too much or remove it frequently.
Pros:
- Very versatile. It's seriously up to your imagination/the different positions and uses.
- Rubber grips on the legs makes it perfect for securely grabbing things and not slipping off!
- Easy to lock and unlock clips.
Cons:
- The rubber surface on the camera clip may tear if you screw your camera in too much or remove frequently. (Then again, you can purchase additional clips too from Amazon. Hopefully, they will sell extra adhesive clips too)
I'd also like to see this small Gorillapod with even longer legs. I thought a beanbag-pod was unique a couple years ago, but this totally blows that one away. It's one of those products where you'll be saying "I could've thought of that..." but for it to actually be made and perform this well is a different story. I'm quite impressed and I love the Gorillapod!
Highly recommended! Please watch my video also.
Great for what it's meant to do 2008-07-24
The Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod is a very well made and versatile tripod/device holder. It had no problems holding my Casio Exilim in a variety of ways that made for a good, sturdy, small tripod option. I was impressed with the attention to detail in the interchangeable clips and the catch/release tab that fastens the clips in. I guess I was expecting less given the size of the product.
Each ball joint was resistant enough to handle many different shapes and "poses". The suction cup seems very strong. I haven't tried anything ridiculous on it, but it does what it's supposed to do. I usually reserve 5-stars for products I LOVE, but I have no reason to dock this any stars because it does what it needs to. It's just hard to "excited" over a cool tripod.
Excellent, flexible mounting for lightweight gadgets 2008-07-25
Joby has put together an ingenious little product that provides a stable platform to mount a lightweight digital camera or serve as a stand for an iPod.
The Gorillapod is made up of a number of rubberized plastic balls that each are moveable. The result is a product that you can wrap around posts, chairs, trees, etc. You can also turn it into a plain old miniature tripod.
The package comes with three different connectors that snap into the Gorillapod. There's a suction cup (for mounting an iPod/iPhone), a permanent adhesive connector (for attaching to a device), and one with a standard tripod mount for attaching a digital camera or any other device that supports a standard tripod mount.
PROs
The Gorillapod is well constructed and very easy to stabilize. It is flexible but seems to hold the position it is set to. It doesn't take much work to balance it on its three flexible legs, and it's even easier to wrap it around something snugly. The suction cup has a little lever to lock it into place and was very well thought out. It attached itself securely to my iPhone 3G.
CONs
Not many but I do have a few. First it would have been nice if the Gorillapod folks came up with some way to keep all of the little connector pieces together. I know I will lose the suction cup connector or the tripod connector. It's just a matter of time! As good as it feels now, I wonder how rigid it will be after a few months of continually readjusting. It already feels noticeably loser than when I opened the package earlier this evening.
CONCLUSION
I am very pleased with the Gorillapod and plan to use it quite extensively. I am most excited about the fact I can mount my video light on it and be able to attach it to just about anything in a room. This particular version of the Gorillapod is designed for lightweight devices only, so be sure to look for one of the heavier duty models if you plan to use larger devices like a digital SLR.
Fantastic invention. Holds all kinds of personal electronics! 2008-07-25
What a great invention! This is an improved camera tri-pod that's been updated so it can be used with all kinds of electronics such as palm pilot, ipod, cell phone, etc as well as a point and shoot camera.
For the camera, it is useful because you can be in the photo as well . You can put it on a table but you can also wrap it on a fence or a branch or place it on an uneven surface. Group photos without one member having to be missing to take the photo. So cool!
For video ipods, you can watch movies on a plane without having to hold it. You can put it on the traytable and just watch. The suction grip is included and is pretty sturdy. My husband likes to keep his ipod touch on his desk and can view it without having to hold on to it. Very useful.
It also comes with clip attachments for other electronics.
I would recommend it even just use with the camera alone! Love it!
Great versatile Tripod, works for what it's meant for 2008-07-25
It does what It says it will do. It'll hold your "pocket size" cameras just about were ever & how ever you want it to. This tripod is not meant for cameras that weight a decent amount! Refer to my note at the bottom of the review for more... As long as you have a smaller/average sized camera it'll work just fine.
I used this with my Vado pocket video camera and it's a great fit for it! I can use a bookshelf edge to slide the legs around and hold the cam in place while I play with my niece and nephew or am setting up a practical joke to play on a family member.
It's parts:
Try pod itself:
They are ball and socket type pieces that fit pretty tightly together and offer a good amount of restricted movement to put your cam the way you want it to be.
Tripod legs:
They have rubber banding around each joint and the ends of the feet are capped in some quality rubber, by that I mean they are not going to fall apart but they will help hold the device in place, say on a metal pole or whatever you are trying to wrap the legs around.
Clip holder on tripod:
it has a locking mechanism to hold the clips in place so they don't just slide off and your cam hit the ground and break, great idea. Also that locking mechanism have a lock for it as well so you can't accidentally hit the button and cause your cam to fall.
Clips included:
1 screw mount - I liked how it's setup for a nickle or quarter to be used to tighten down the screw into the camera, rather convenient so you don't have to keep a screw driver handy, it's curved just like it should be for a nickle or quarter to be used.
1 suction cup - It has a clamp that you fold over to give it some real suction power to hold any smooth surfaced device on tightly, like cell phones and PDAs and so on.
2 adhesive clips - basically peal and stick on clips for those items you want to use with the tripod but they aren't smooth enough for the suction cup and don't have a screw mount built in. They are really low profile so that's an extra benefit, they don't take up hardly any room.
NOTE:
Not for larger cameras, I decided to put my Canon S3 IS on top of this thing and yeah, it did OK while the legs were put straight up and down, but the second you try to hold it any other way the camera sags or the legs bend down, granted the Canon S3 is no small camera, but I just wanted to know how it would do. It is doable with this tripod, but only in certain situation. Would work good when you need that table/floor level shot for what ever reason.
Exceptionally Well-Designed 2008-07-24
I bought this product to serve as a mini-tripod for my digital cameras. I had pretty minimal expectations, given my past experiences with mini-tripods, none of which was very adaptable to real-world needs.
I'm happy to report the Gorillapod Go-Go far exceeds my pre-conceptions. In spite of its light weight, and compact size, its design enables it to support a fairly substantial camera, and on uneven surfaces. This is because the three legs each have about about ten "joints" which can be independently positioned to form a much wider base than might be thought. The legs can also "wrap" around another object to provide additional stability.
And the bottom of each leg has a high-grade non-slip material which prevents movement, even on a very smooth or sloped surface. The suction cup adapter also provides additional support possibilities on difficult surfaces.
The bottom line is that it works wonderfully for both my macro-photography efforts, and as a movable support for a security camera (for example, in keeping an eye on kids who are in different locations at differing times of the day and night).
I give this one a A for both design and functionality.
A nice alternative to the standard mini-tripod when you are on the GoGo! 2008-07-24
I have seen write-ups on the Gorillapod before and took the opportunity to get firsthand experience with the Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey). The package includes the Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with a traditional tripod mount, a suction cup and two adhesive clips. This provides you with a couple of mounting options for your devices, even if they do not have a tripod mount.
With the GoGo version targeted more for handheld electronics, I have used it with a Zoom H2 microphone, a Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1, and a Nokia N800, and I am very happy with the functionality and improvement, you could say the...um...flexibility, over my other mini-tripod. I plan to try it with my webcam to get better positioning for use with Visual Communicator's teleprompter, too.
This was a good introduction to the Gorillapod product line for me, and I will be looking at the other model to get one to have for my camera, too!
