Joby Gorillapod FOCUS Tripod

[kazuya]

has anyone used one
i looked at the SLR version ages ago but decided it looked to flimsy
the focus one looks much better
id like to hear feedback from anyone thats used one
TIA

[shoturtle]

Actually I have the gorillapod slr zoom and it actually is very sturdy. It will support my t1i with an ef 70-300mm zoom without a problem. Just make sure you have one leg under the zoom, if you uses it as a table tripod. Bit is will wrap around a pole, and support my camera with out issue.

I looked at the force, it was design for full frame cameras in mind. It is very sturdy, the sections are AL not plastic. But it was more then what I need. Just get a good ball head and you will be set with the force. It does not come with a ball head. The joby head is pretty good for the price.

[kazuya]

thanks for the quick reply,
if i get one im thinking of using my manfrotto monopod head, because its very light.
im still a bit undecided, i think i should get one they're quite expensive

[shoturtle]

Here is my T1i with the ef 70-300 on the gorillapod slr zoom.

[Photo 5]

I got one for Christmas it is very sturdy and also very compact as well. I wanted a tripod for images that I wanted to be in and my brother got this for me and I love it. Not a full height tripod but very easy to carry around.

dave

[ronin2307]

FYI, dont know if this is new or not, but....
http://joby.com/gorillapod/magnetic/

[shoturtle]

It is new but it will not hold a dslr

[imut]

Does it do it's job without ballhead?