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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod with BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Digital SLR Cameras

Supports up to 6 lbs. / Sturdy prehensile legs help achieve a steady shot / Attaches to any standard SLR cameras, video cameras / Bubble level Ballhead for Gorillapod SLR-Zoom – Designed for the Gorillapod SLR-Zoom, but compatible with almost all tripods Strong, lightweight, machined aluminum Quick-release clip with bubble level stays attached to camera for instant setup and level photos every time Fits tripods with 3/8 and 1/4 threads Max weight – 3000g (6.6 lb)

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Sunpak ClampPod Pro Clamping Tripod

ClampPod Pro equipment holders clamp onto almost anything, and are designed to support a wide variety of cameras and photographic accessories up to 2 pounds, at many different angles. Designed to hold compact 35mm SLRs, VHS-C, APS, 8mm and digital camcorders or lighting accessories, the ClampPod Pro is perfect for close-up photography, to take along on vacations, in the car, hiking or whenever a third hand is needed.Its flexible steel neck bends in all directions, and the neck assembly unscrews from the clamp base for compact storage. The ClampPod PRO’s heavy-duty spring clamp has offset rubber pads for a secure grip and to protect surfaces, and a keyway opening on the clamp enables use on any vertical surface. A ballhead allows for quick, easy adjustments, and can be removed from its flexible neck for mounting directly onto the clamp. Twin mounting 1/4 x 20 studs allow the use of two flexible steel necks with ballheads for close-up copy lighting.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer’s web site.

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3 Stars It’s pretty big
Over all I like the clamp it was quite a bit larger than I thought….I wanted to stick it in my small camera bag! I guess it probably did have the measurments on it…I was suprised!

4 Stars Pretty good deal all in all
First, this isn’t a Manfrotto, but it is a reasonable clamp at over half the cost. That’s the deal. Works great as a small flash clamp or for a small point and shoot camera. I don’t recommend using the “goose neck”, it makes the clamp top heavy. The ball head works very well on all Nikon flashes up to the SB-900. If you don’t want to drill a clamp (diy, I salute you), this isn’t a bad alternative.

4 Stars CLAMP IS GOOD
Good clamp, especially since you cannot find this sort of thing anywhere else.

The construction is not that great, but it is still a good thing to have.

3 Stars Decent extension arm, poor clamp…fine for light duty
Tried this out for in-car use, the spring in the clamp is really weak and slips easily. Arm has decent range of motion, but already has loosened up to the point that it only maintains a position inside a narrow range. Ball seat mount is best part. Overall, if you need a quick clamp to pretty much anything camera mount for static shots, or maybe an accessory mount, this should be fine.

5 Stars When You Don’t Have That Flat Surface
This is the only small tripod I could find that uses a `clamp’ for those times you cannot find a level surface. It can be clamped vertically to a post, door edge or even a tree, if necessary. The spring clamp is heavy duty, but has rubber pads to prevent any potential damage or scratching. You don’t always have a flat surface to film or photograph from. This also holds up to two pounds of weight which will work with most any newer model of camera (not older video cameras). The flexible steel neck makes just about any angle work and it will unscrew for easy packing. Sunpak always seems to have the most `cutting edge’ products; even simply ideas like this.

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Joby BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Joby GP3 Zoom Gorillapods

Instant setup & level photos / Strong, lightweight, machined aluminum / Quick-release clip w/ bubble level / Fits tripods w/ 3/8″ & 1/4″ threads

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Perfect
i have a regular Boden tripod that i typically use, but when i went hiking i didn’t want to carry my big tripod so i bought a Joby Zoom Gorillapod and this Ball Head. the Gorillapod is adequate, but this BH1 Ball Head really stands out. without this accessory, i would have been disappointed with the Gorillapod, but this is really well designed and implemented and it’s very easy to use. i am quite pleased with this purchase.

5 Stars Excellent ballhead for any tripod
This ballhead is made by Joby and marketed for Joby’s line of Gorillapod tripods. I bought it for use with my Gorillapod SLR-Zoom, but this also works very well with other tripods. It is crafted out of metal and has a good bit of heft to it. Definitely doesn’t have a cheap feel. Supports my 20D well. It is rated only for about 6 lbs. so watch how large of a lens you use with it.

5 Stars Perfect match for the SLR-Zoom
Bought this to add on to my SLR-Zoom Gorillapod. SIMPLY AMAZING!! Superb build quality! Another home run from Joby!

4 Stars Sturdy does what it says.
Not much to say, its exactly what it claims which is all i can ask. I do like the larger knob to lock in position. the level is an added bonus. i bought it to use with the gorilla-pod.

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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras

The Joby GP3-01EN Gorillapod SLR-Zoom makes taking digital photos more fun than ever. Designed with the serious photographer in mind, the Gorillapod lets you mount your camera or video camera just about anywhere you want so that you can increase your creative options. All you need to do is use the universal 1/4-20 screw or your own tripod head to attach your camera to the standard tripod mount, then wrap the three flexible segmented legs securely to a nearby tree branch, fence, park bench, or anything else that’s convenient. Say goodbye to looking for ways to stabilize your handheld shots or to get that unique perspective–now you can be free to shoot however you like!

Durable and innovative, the Gorillapod weighs just 8.5 ounces, or 241 grams, and can support cameras–such as DSLRs with zoom lensea and video cameras–weighing up to 6.6 pounds, or 3 kilograms. Measuring just 9.8 inches in length, the Gorillapod fits easily into a purse, backpack, or even a roomy jacket pocket.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars So far so good
I got this tripod with the new Joby BH1 Ball Head as a set at Pardee’s Cameras (Sacramento, CA) and only had time to make a few experiments at home. So this is a preliminary review. Since I got both the Gorillapod and the ballhead, I included it in this review. Both Gorillapod GP3 and Ballhead are supposed to be able to hold 6.6lb. I set the tripod with a Nikon D90 (22 oz./620g) and my heaviest lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM (16.4 oz/465g), as a typical table tripod and found it to be quite stable. The legs didn’t bulk. The surface was a glass top, and the rubber feet held pretty well. Then I tested it with the legs wrapped around the back of a chair, and although the joints are somewhat stiff (which we probably want them to be) it was easy to get the entire ensemble stable.

The Joby BH1 Ballhead itself seems well manufactured, all metal, and operates smoothly, with a (discrete) quick release plate. It allows 360