Gorillapod. Hmm what’s in that name?
I’m sure you must have heard or seen it before somewhere. But if you have not, allow me to explain. Gorillapod is a tripod but it’s not just ANY tripod. This is the most popular flexible tripod in the market. It can cling on anything… on branches, at door handle, on rocky surface and even human. Yes human. Why not? As long as you don’t move during snapshot.
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Gorillapod for the longest time. I asked my sis to get one for me when she was training oversea since the ground shipping is free. In the end she said she will buy for me FOC. Thank You mui mui. Hehe
Behold my Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom. I got it with the ballhead combo. (thank god for this new feature!)
I choose the SLR-Zoom version because when & if I expand my lens collection in the future, my Gorillapod can still support the weight of heavier lens. Gorillapod SLR can only support a maximum weight of 800g whereas SLR-Zoom can go up to 3kg.
I also bought an extra Bubble Level Clip and a Flash Clip (yes I can mount flash on the Gorillapod as well! though I don’t have an external flash yet haha).
What attracted me to Gorillapod is how cute it looks with its SEXY black/white legs. However this cutie remind me of a spider more than a gorilla. Don’t you think so? The built of the flexible legs is pure genius!
Testing the Gorillapod… clinging to a chair.
And this on a rocking chair!
I know I didn’t mount any camera. Lazy la. But I already tried it with my DSLR. Very stable. 
Now I can get creative with my photography by incorporating Gorillapod in funky angle, out of reach places and harsh terrains. I’m definitely bringing the Gorillapod to my trip early next year. Ahh can’t wait!
Now if only I have the moolah to get a wide angle lens (this: Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G Zoom Super Wide Angle AF-S Zoom Nikkor ED Autofocus Lens). Tsk here’s how you can help me.
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tekkaus Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 6:36 amVisit tekkaus
War…very high-tech tripod aye. It has a special name too. War…can bend and grip like an octopus. :p
Bengbeng Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 10:33 amVisit Bengbeng
a wonderful gadget. Benghui asks me to tell you he cannot rest. He has no time. Competition is on 19th
jam Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 10:43 amVisit jam
Wow, I want one too! Seriously can it withstand the DSLR weight cause it looks so small and compact! Can we know how much it costs you?
Che-Cheh Says:
December 5th, 2009 at 10:55 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Tekkaus, ya ya ya
Bengbeng, tell him his body will not heal properly without rest.
Jam, yes definitely can withstand DSLR and even teleconverter lens (for higher range model). It’s very sturdy. You can go to Joby website and have a look. They have a few version. Just the gorillapod SLR-Zoom is about RM170. That doesn’t include the ballhead. SLR-Zoom + Ball head is about RM270+. They have coupon code 15% discount. You can find the info in Gorillapod flickr group. I’m not sure about the shipping cost to Malaysia though. I know http://shashinki.com/shop/ is selling but without the ball head.
One more thing, Joby customer service is very good.
foongpc Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 3:36 amVisit foongpc
Wow! Don’t even know such a thing exists! Gorillapod – what a name!
Mei Teng Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 7:11 amVisit Mei Teng
This is one useful camera accessory. Wish they make one for heavy DSLRs.
Che-Cheh Says:
December 6th, 2009 at 9:21 amVisit Che-Cheh
Foongpc, now you know lo Hehe
Mei Teng, hi! They have the Focus version that support up to 5kg of camera+lens weight. Btw what camera are you using?
hcfoo Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 11:50 amVisit hcfoo
Looks cool wor… and kind fragile… not sure if its grip will loosen up fast
Che-Cheh Says:
December 9th, 2009 at 12:06 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Hcfoo, yeah will have to see in 1 or 2 years time how good/bad this Gorillapod is.
Cecil Lee Says:
December 12th, 2009 at 10:47 amVisit Cecil Lee
Wow, you are getting serious in your photography gal. Good action. I thought of getting one of these gadget but only thought without action! Waiting to see your creation with this little gorrila!
btw, is your sister going for overseas training again so can tumpang one more for me? haha…
Che-Cheh Says:
December 13th, 2009 at 10:41 amVisit Che-Cheh
Cecil Lee, not quite so haha. I’m in lazy mode now.
She won’t be going so soon again. http://shashinki.com/shop/ is carrying Joby products but it doesn’t come with the ball head.
Neo Says:
December 13th, 2009 at 12:16 pmVisit Neo
Wah nice, what name? Spiderpod? Can it cling onto a DSLR?
Che-Cheh Says:
December 15th, 2009 at 3:18 pmVisit Che-Cheh
Neo, can support DSLR and even teleconverter lens (other model)