Joby GorillaPod Original Tripod - Charcoal

Product Information

If you’re using a large zoom lens, it’s also worth choosing a stronger GorillaPod model than the combined weight of your camera + lens, since the weight of zoom lenses often extend away from the centre point of the tripod. The GorillaPod 500 has been made to support high-end compact and point and shoot cameras, such as the Sony RX100 series or Canon PowerShot G series cameras – anything up to the weight of 500 g (1 lb).

This is the macdaddy of all GorillaPods – the one Casey Neistat and all other famous YouTubers use to support their vlogging rigs. Rubberised ring and foot grips provide positive traction for extra stability in all kinds of terrainWhile the smaller GorillaPods tend to feel a little like well-engineered toys, the 5K Kit feels like a serious piece of gear. An example set up to attach to the end of the GorillaPod 1K might be the Fujifilm X-T3 with Fujinon 23mm f/2 WR lens – basically any set up with a combined weight of under 1 kg (2.2 lbs). One seldom touted benefit of a GorillaPod, particularly one as compact as the 325, is that it provides a more substantial hand grip for shooting than using the camera alone. For lightweight compact cameras weighing less than 500 g (1.1 lbs), the GorillaPod 325 is the tiny little flexible tripod for you. I’ve also assumed you’ll need the ‘GorillaPod Kits’ where available – a ‘Kit’ refers to the GorillaPod legs plus tripod ball head.

Once you have the total combined weight, you can see how it lines up with the maximum capacity of each GorillaPod. If you own a mirrorless camera or DSLR, or plan to attach other accessories to the GorillaPod, the 1K, 3K or 5K are most suitable. There’s also a cut-away section to allow fast and easy portrait orientation positioning of your device.

Which GorillaPod to buy for my DSLR, Mirrorless, or Point and Shoot?

That said, the GorillaPod 1K does a fine job in securing devices weighing within its max carrying capacity to thin poles, posts and anything else you can find that fits the bill. This is a new size GorillaPod that hasn’t previously been available – a beefed up version of the 325, coming up next in the review.

On the plus side, this makes attachment simple – there’s no initial fiddling around with base plates. However, you still need to screw the head into your chosen device, and removing it takes more time. However, that’s not to say that the build quality of the GorillaPod 325 isn’t great – it’s just that everything feels that much smaller. Perhaps it’s just my big hands…! If you’re a professional, or an amateur who really values their equipment, I’d recommend you only look at the 3K or 5K.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Super compact flexible tripod stand for lightweight compact cameras, point & shoots and 360/action cameras. In general, if you own a compact camera or anything weighing less than 500g (1.1 lbs), you can opt for the GorillaPod 325 or 500. There are 2 main factors to consider when choosing a GorillaPod. 1. Maximum Weight of Object(s) to be Supported