Anybody use this tripod before?

fibbi

http://joby.com/gorillapod/slrzoom/

It doesn't seem that sturdy but maybe I'm wrong? Anybody use it before and how you like it?

Thanks!

shutterbug

The max load is only 5kg without ballhead for the best one and it's not cheap.  So I'm not sure how useful it is for you...depending on what you're gonna use it for.

fibbi

For D90 with a 18-200 zoom (if I remember correct) len and flash...
Would the 5kg one be ok? hm....

shutterbug

yes 5kg one should be fine

Catpiano

I got a smaller version from HK ..   ( $10 cad ) so.. can't really hold big camera, but something like 500D + kit lens is ok.

$39 seems not bad, but I think they are selling for $80 plus here ..

siumaibb

I got a smaller version from HK ..   ( $10 cad ) so.. can't really hold big camera, but something li ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-3-12 14:15

how often do you use it?

what happen if you can't find anything for it to grip to?

快樂牛郎

got one at home as part of the bundle but I have never used it

Catpiano

how often do you use it?

what happen if you can't find anything for it to grip to?
siumaibb 發表於 2010-3-12 14:30

Then use a different tripod!!

I rarely use tripod anyway, only when I want to take pic for 3 of us. (me, baby, and wife) so this little thing works no bad with 500D.

Again, different body/lens will use different tripod if needed. ^_^