Joby's Gorillapod goes heavy-duty

Leonard Goh | Nov 06, 2008

Picture credit: Joby

The latest iteration of the Gorillapod by US company Joby promises to hold up to 5kg of equipment with its three flexible legs. The new tripod named Gorillapod Focus is targeted at shutterbugs who shoot with heavy camera bodies and optics. The previous version, the Gorillapod SLR-Zoom could manage only 2.7kg.

In order to handle the weight, the firm has implemented aluminum sockets which provide better stability and durability. To complete the professional look, the Focus has an anodized gun-metal finish with rubberized foot and ring grips.

The Gorillapod Focus is available online for US$139.95. But honestly, would you feel secure hanging US$3000 worth of equipment on trees or railings just to capture a picture? For these kinds of shooting situations, I may still use a Gorillapod product, but only with an affordable point-and-shoot.

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