One of the most important accessories in photography is definitely a tripod. Much has been done to improve the quality of tripods and to introduce new models into the market. But one of the most intriguing tripods I have seen is the Joby Gorillapod SLR Tripod which is part of a number of Joby Gorillapods line. Joby Gorillapods were originally designed to be used with small digital cameras but as the improvements went on, now there are models that can be used even with big zoom cameras which weigh much more than the small digital cameras.
Joby Gorillapods SLR Tripod is unique in that it has flexible legs that can be ‘wrapped’ or ‘coiled’ around fitting items or surfaces. They are good for convenience where a tripod seems hard to use but should not be a substitute for a convectional tripod. Here is a brief review of Joby Gorillapod SLR Tripod.
Design and Use
Joby Gorillapod SLR Tripod is a mini tripod whose legs are flexible for wrap around. The legs are made of several balls joined together and wrapped in rubber like material to hold them together and for enhancing grip. The legs are rigid enough to hold on to the surfaces but at the same time flexible enough to be manipulated to take the shape you want. Joby Gorillapod SLR Tripod is meant for regular SLR or DSLR but not for the bigger cameras that use long zoom lenses. For that you will need another type of Gorillapod.
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