I don't know what took me so long to order my JOBY Gorillapod 5K kit. Looking back, I could've used this in many other situations--but for some reason, never really considered getting one. Now that I've got it, I'm happy I did.
For reference, my camera is a Canon 80D with battery grip--and my lens is the 24-70mm f/2.8. The ball head that comes with the Gorillapod holds my rig nice and snug. The Gorillapod legs stay where I put them with no drooping or sagging. In fact, the legs of the Gorillapod are so stiff, it takes a little muscle to position them how I want (which is perfect). Once I get the thing set up the way I like, it doesn't move. The ball head has is high quality--all metal parts--and the knobs have rubberized grips that make them easy to twist. It almost feels like a fluid head when panning--there's a little bit of smooth resistance. The base of the tripod head has a numbered 360° scale so I can accurately repeat pans and adjust my position.
When I go on vacation, I usually bring my monopod. It breaks down into smaller pieces, and I pack it in my checked luggage, so the size isn't that big a deal--but one thing I've noticed is that I don't usually use it once I get where I'm going. For some reason, lugging it around just doesn't sound "fun"--so it stays at the hotel, un-touched. I'm looking forward to using my new Gorillapod on my next trip. It's less than half the size of my monopod, and the ball head is much smaller than the fluid video head I usually use. I can toss it in my camera bag, and if I need a stable shot--I've got it. When I want to go handheld, it goes right back in my bag--no problem.
My primary tripod can get fairly low to the ground--but not as low as this Gorillapod. I've never shot macro before, but I'm intrigued by it. With the Gorillapod, I'll be able to position my camera almost at ground level. Having a stable platform that gets me this low and close to the ground might motivate me to get a macro lens and give it a shot!
Overall I'm very happy with the quality of this little tripod--and I don't know what took me so long to buy it.
I wholeheartedly recommend the Joby Gorillapod 5K kit.
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GorillaPod 5K - Professional-grade GorillaPod tripod with ball head mount capable of holding 5kg
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Grip It.GorillaPod creates the perfect hand grip for vlogging. |
Wrap It.GorillaPod grasps branches, bars & more for unlimited angles and precise composition. |
Stand It.GorillaPod delivers a level and stable shot on any surface. |
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VersatileMount pro-level DSLRs, strobes, flash or video lighting, microphone, Pico projector, speaker or any other ¼-20 device weighing less than 5 kg (11 lbs) or ⅜ mount with included adapter. |
PreciseFeatures a 360° panning bed and 90° tilt and bubble level for optimal position control. Obtain the perfect level and optimal angles for portrait or landscape shots. The numbered scale on the base lets you accurately repeat 360° pans, and the secondary knob locks pan separately. |
Take it AnywhereCapture unique shots from ground level to high up in a rig, with one easy to configure tripod that fits in almost any bag or backpack. |
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| Price | $23.26 | $20.99 | $34.13 | $30.45 | $45.00 | $156.36 |
| Designed For: | Point & Shoot Camera | Point & Shoot Camera | Camcorder, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot Camera | Camcorder, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot Camera | Camcorder, DSLR, Flash & LED, Mic (cold shoe), Mirrorless, Pro DSLR | Camcorder, DSLR, Mirrorless, Pro DSLR |
| Product Dimensions: | 1.38 x 1.38 x 6.89 in | 1.38 x 1.38 x 6.69 in | 1.57 x 1.57 x 8.07 in | 2.17 x 1.97 x 10.24 in | 2.56 x 2.36 x 12.01 in | 2.56 x 2.56 x 15.16 in |
| Weight | 0.11lbs | 0.14lbs | 0.17lbs | 0.43 lbs | 0.86lbs | 1.63 lbs |
| Capacity | 325 g | 325 g | 500 g | 1 kg | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Connection Point | 1/4"-20 standard tripod mount | 1/4"-20 standard tripod mount | 1/4"-20 standard tripod mount | 1/4"-20 standard tripod mount | 1/4"-20 standard tripod mount | 1/4"-20 standard tripod mount |
| Materials | ABS Plastic, Stainless Steel, TPE | ABS Plastic, Rare Earth Magents, Stainless Steel, TPE | ABS Plastic, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, TPE | ABS Plastic, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, TPE, Zinc-Aluminum | ABS Plastic, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, TPE | ABS Plastic, Aluminum, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, TPE |
| What Else Can This GorillaPod Hold? | Lighting, microphone, Pico projector, action cam, any device weighing up to 325 grams with a ¼"-20 tripod mount or smartphone using JOBY GripTight mount | Lighting, microphone, Pico projector, action cam, any device weighing up to 325 grams with a ¼"-20 tripod mount or smartphone using JOBY GripTight mount | Lighting, microphone, Pico projector, action cam, speaker, any device weighing less than 1lb with a ¼"-20 tripod mount or smartphone using JOBY GripTight Mount | Strobes, flash or video lighting, microphone, Pico projector, speaker or any other ¼"-20 device weighing under 1 kg | Video lights or any device weighing less than 3 kg | Strobes, flash or video lighting, microphone, Pico projector, speaker or any other ¼-20 device weighing less than 5 kg |
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This Item  JOBY GorillaPod 5K Kit. Professional Tripod 5K Stand and Ballhead 5K for DSLR Cameras or Mirrorless Camera with Lens up to 5K (11lbs). Black/Charcoal. |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | -5% $156.36 Typical: $164.95 | $145.00 | -7% $25.95 List: $27.95 | $129.94 | -33% $29.95 List: $44.95 | $15.38 |
| Delivery | Get it May 9 - 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 |
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| Sold By | UnbeatableSale, Inc | Amazon.com | ULANZI Official US Store | Adorama | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| compatible devices | Camcorder, DSLR, Mirrorless, Pro DSLR | Camera, Smartphone | iPhone | iPhone X, iPhone 6, iPhone 11, Camera, GoPro | Action Video Cam | iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone X, iPhone, iPhone 6 |
| tripod head type | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads |
| material | ABS Plastic, Rubber, Stainless steel, Steel, TPE, Aluminum | Aluminum | Rubber, Metal | Aluminum | ABS Plastic, Stainless steel, Aluminum | Metal, Rubber |
| minimum height | — | — | 6.6 inches | 6.5 centimeters | 6.5 centimeters | — |
| maximum height | 37 centimeters | 9.1 centimeters | 27 kilometers | 37 centimeters | 25.7 centimeters | 28.3 centimeters |
| weight | 0.74 kilograms | — | 0.37 kilograms | 2.5 pounds | 0.42 pounds | 0.4 pounds |
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Heavy but Sturdy
I bought 5K kit, which includes ball head. The ball head is really big and sturdy. It is able to hold Sony A7S with heavy lenses in any angles. It did not have any problem in extreme low angle or high angle situations. I was considering between 3K and 5K and one of my colleague told me that 3K is not enough for Sony Alpha series, and now I am satisfying about my choice.On the other hand, it is really heavy to hold this with camera in one hand. This could be a problem for V-log makers.
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