JOBYJB01505-BWW GorillaPod 325 Tripod for Camera - Black/Charcoal,11.44Oz

Amazing product, holds well

Had one of these around 8 years ago and sold it with a camera. Missed it eversince so bought another. Seems sturdier and stronger. The ball head is not lockable in any way and relies on a constant tight fit to hold in place. This makes it harder to adjust but also easier to use. I would say this is perfect although more expensive than some others which rely on a bendy wire inside a rubber tube for the legs, it does not disappoint!

I have been using the Joby GorillaPod for the past few months with my micro projector. I used to use a micro fixed leg tripod, which worked well, but was not especially durable. As well as this, I found some difficulties getting the positioning right in smaller rooms. This GorillaPod offers unrivalled versatility and has been wonderful to use when travelling. Indeed, I have attached my projector to the frame of a bunkbed, the back rest of a chair and the handle from a set of office draws. You certainly can't do that with a conventional tripod!The GorillaPod relies on a typical screw mount which can be found on most cameras and a myriad of electric devices as universal fitment. It is easy to tighten and hasn't easily come loose in the bottom of my travel backpack. The legs are stiff enough to keep the device securely attached, and do not sag over extended periods of use. The swivel head is quite stiff however, and quite a bit of force needs to be applied to make it move. This can prove a challenge, as that force commonly moves the legs too, leading to a complete reposition being required. Instead, I try and make all adjustments using the legs to avoid this issue. It is also worthwhile noting that any movement in the surface the GorrillaPod is placed on can cause some side-to-side sway. This is more noticeable since the projector is casting a large image on a wall, so small movements make a big difference.However the main issue I have experienced is legs popping off in my backpack. This doesn't happen often, but sometimes half of one of the legs (always the same one) unclips, leading to me having to hunt for it in the bottom of my bag. To rectify this, when not in use, I wrap the legs around each other, which seems to prevent this from happening as frequently.Overall I love my GorillaPod. Great for my needs, and looks quite cool too!

This worked exactly as I expected. It's sturdy and looks like it will take a battering.I know some people have complained it was tight or difficult to move. I haven't experienced this at all. The joints on the legs are as stiff as I'd expect them but any looser and you risk it not gripping onto things. The top ball is tighter but easy enough to move when you've got the camera mounted.All in all it does the job and feels strong enough to last a while.

Can be a bit weak under a large camera and loses stability

Neat, handy and does a good job. Excellent value for money.

I don't know much about cameras, but I do know that this is the perfect size tripod to sling into any bag for a day out with a camera.It also holds its own in the wind with my compact camera. Perfect for my simple needs.

A nice tripod that unfortunately broke after very limited, light use. I wish I'd trusted the similar reviews that mentioned the joints breaking, as that has happened to me too. It's a shame as the tripod is small, lightweight and versatile, which is exactly what I needed. But that's no good if it breaks as soon as you barely use it. Not sure how these tripods have such a positive online reputation when this is the quality they're putting out.