What are your thoughts on the Joby Gorillapods? Do you have one? Want to see me review the switch pod? let me know! Here's this video's table of contents! 📖 Table of Contents 📖 00:00 Intro 01:54 How well can you grip it? 03:29 The difference between 3K and 3K Pro 05:15 How well can you wrap it? 07:17 How well can you stand it? 08:45 How versatile is the gorillapod? 10:00 Conclusion
Looks like a pretty sick piece of equipment! Love how it can wrap around and hang anywhere. Definitely gonna have to check this thing out Chewbacca even wants one!
Hey Paul Peck DrywallTube Thank you! As I said on twitter this comment made me laugh, but is high praise! Have you used your switch pod from vidsummit? :D
What a puff piece. Have you noticed that the reason your tripod is slowly falling down under its own weight is because the socket joints have cracked and no longer grip the balls properly. JOBY FAILED.
Well I can't say I have. The metal ones haven't cracked, and I still us them to this day? I also haven't noticed cracks in the other one. o.O I think it's valuable for me and others to know your experience. I don't want anyone to have that experience. Thank you for letting me know. I don't think this is a puff piece just my experience. 😰
JOHNY is JUNK! I love it for 3 weeks and it breaks and the company NEVER honors the warranty! Watching the review I hope that pro aluminum is different and the legs won’t break. I have broken 6 of them or can I say they break themselves.
So I must ask...have you ever had the legs break like everyone else? Can you see how the plastic is crap? Is it possible that the problem is solved with the pro aluminum?
@@jamesfestini I have never had my legs snap or break :x I use it every day. I will say I trust the metal more and it would be in theory much harder to break. I'm so sorry you had a bad experience 😔 I just like the product.
This is the best review I've seen for the 3K and you helped me make my decision to purchase it! Thanks for such an in-depth and quality description of it!
Yo Andrew I just made the purchase on amazon and it was 60$💸 I think the purchase was worth it, hoping that it is sturdy! Can you do a video on Ring lights, Because I've been searching for one that can be used for my UA-cam videos. I am looking for one that can hold my camera, and have great lighting as well. I would appropriate it if you could do a Review on Ring lights would mean a lot.
I really enjoyed your review. However, what kept me watching was at the beginning you mentioned the Kit and Pro Kit and I thought you would enlighten me as to the difference between them and so I'm still none the wiser.
Hey Christina, You can use this for phones, but you would need a Phone Adapter holder. Here is a link to Joby's: joby.pxf.io/YgyjXj You can also fine Phone tripod holders on amazon for very cheap. JOBY also makes whole lines for phones specifically. However, if you want to switch to a camera down the line this will be helpful.
I use the older version of the gorillapod to mount my zoom mic to my tripod when I film and it works great! Tried using it for vlogging but never felt comfortable with it, so I got a pistol grip instead and that works much better for me. Still love using it for filming accessories since you can pretty much put it anywhere! Great video!
Hey Tiffany Von Gravely Thank you! That's fair I find it comfortable in the hand, but I get that it isn't that way for everyone! What model of joby do you have? Also have you used it in wrapping mode? :D
Hey Adventures and Bass Fishing With TK Heaven Thank you! I love it for doing many things, and I think if you can use a tool for more than one thing it's powerful! Again the only limitation of to your creation is where you can wrap, and do with it :D
Love my gorillapod, has never let me down. I use it for lighting jobs when shooting in the studio, but also works great when I'm out and about shooting as well. Great review man!
Tried to use the Sony BT handle to vlog, but it was definitely too wanky and if it was fast to set up, I always had to find a plane surface to use it. I'm back to my good old SLR Zoom but planning on buying the 3K pro (because plastic really sucks on this product imo, once a ballpoint break, it will be loose forever)
Fantastic video this was exactly what I needed! All the other videos about this tripod didn't explain it near as well as you did. Going to buy one and try it out, thanks! :)
Hello Keeping up with the Joneses sorry about that, they are very stable, but with the pandemic I could see them having stocking issues, since more people are home now then ever. What are you using now for a tripod?
It can support just the camera at 1.6 lbs and depending lenses and accessories it should be fine. I have used it with my GH5, my 12 -35 MM panasonic lens and microphone no issues :)
Hey GDogg Productions! Yeah they have a similar adapter, so if it works it can add extra value in other ways than just a camera tripod! Do you have a Gorillapod? :D
I absolutely love my Joby, but I'm still trying to get comfortable walking around the streets with it in my hands 😅, it's too big 😆 and all eyes are on me
I understand that. I think the end point is the stares you get are temporary, the content you make can be something you can be proud of for a while, possibly forever. I hope you still go out and create :)
Hey Vitalis Production Thank you! This review was a lot of fun, and so was the intro! I wanted to make it fun, but give the idea *YOU* _KAN_ do it! That's the mindset I try to share. Are you going to get/ have a gorillapod? :D
@@AndrewK yep, i am beginning to shoot some videolessons and "kinda-vlogs" about photography and videography on sets to show my process, but its not so comfortable to hold camera just in hand, also sound isnt good, with all that scretches and other noize, so i wanna smth to hold it with and gorillapod is an option) btw thanks for answer)
Hello LITO DAZE I have videos on how I setup my room. I use a Rode NTG4+ I'll link my gear here (AFfiliate link) www.amazon.com/shop/wekangame?listId=23SANYKJH4GLF&ref=cm_sw_tw_r_inf_list_own_wekangame_dp_MZT6XMnTrFHte
I love my gorilla pod and I love my switch pod and I couldn’t do what I do with out both . I kind of class them like friends . There different but both have there own speciality’s . Great video dude . But I’d love to know your thoughts on the diety mic over the rode
Hey Urban Explorer Thank you! I like them both! Just got tried of seeing people saying "Switch pod makes the gorillapod worthless" I've been testing the Deity mic, so you caught the little Easter egg ;) I'm liking it (The DEITY) a lot, and it sounds great!
@@AndrewK my friend i dont just watch your videos , i watch them . and yer the deity is a nice mic . kind of wish they didnt have the input controll on them and it was more like the rode , mainly cos im allways knocking it and then the audios to low , but i guess i just have to take more care of them . and they where right next to you guys at vs , and so nice as well .
Both seem great, if I’m only going to use it for my GoPro hero 8 that is real small and mostly gripping or wrapped up on stuff. What would you recommend. Because he doesn’t weigh much. Maybe the joby action? You think that a work?
The Joby action was built with go pros in mind, so that can work keep in mind if you want to do more with other stuff later it might limit it, but for just the GoPro that is more than enough :D
@@AndrewK thanks . I’m painting graffiti so I won’t be getting a bigger camera just in case I need to make a fast getaway so I think the action is just what I need for my kind of action 😂. Thanks again brah
This was so good to watch!! I like see the different ways people were holding it as well as how you wrapped it around things! I have one of the gorillapods by Joby. I feel like my tripod is getting loose now & the legs aren't as strong. I have had mine for about 6 months - so that is kind of a bummer! Anyways - I liked the video, thank you for sharing! I subscribed so I can watch more and follow your journey! :)
Hello Riley Stewart Sorry for the late reply! I use a rode NTG4+ and a Zoom h5 handy recorder I take that into audition and make edits as need be, I also have my room treated with acoustic panels to elimante echo and reverb! I hope that helps :D
I am thinking about picking one of these up. I saw several reviews on amazon say they have an issue with the legs breaking. Any thoughts on if this is common or just the edge cases always resulting in a negative review.
@@AndrewK yeah, most likely - as a smaller travel tripod (for camera), to use with my phone as well, for microphones...seems really useful and versatile :) i like how u highlighted WHY some people don't like it & how i was able to understand that they use it very differently than i intend to. Thank you again!
That's fair! Gimbals are great pieces of tech, but I don't think they're one to one with tripods, which is what the gorillapod is. They serve different functions! What gimbal are you looking into? :D
@@AndrewK any gimbal which fits with my budget ... so far none fits ... still saving my adsense reward ... something around US$ 200 ... with 3 axels stabilisation
@@AndrewK I have a knockoff octopus-tripod that I use for filming offshore (with limited room on the boat we can't set up a traditional tripod, need to be able to wrap the octopus around rod holders etc). And I beat the absolute hell out of those knockoffs. Been through a half-dozen in two years. I also have problems finding a good phone mount; I have the S10+ (which is like a six-inch phone) in a waterproof case and that thing just does not fit into any holder I've come across. I'm hoping the high-end Joby will work better than the cheaper ones and last longer.
Andrew Kan A Mixture of both. I like how I can wrap the legs around to capture any angle. The Switchpod looks like it would give me more background. I need flexibility 🙂
Hey Suzy Valentin Realtor Thank you! They have even stronger versions than what I showed here! I like that they give you options and price points for different size cameras!
Hey Andrew, Have you ever had this issue with your 3K or 3K Pro of the ball arm beads connection coming apart while trying to wrap it around an object like I've had happen to me on my SLR Zoom Gorillapod? Great video Like that tip about using two arms to hold it and the third as a backing handle.
Hi, did you ever compar the 3K with the 5K ? (i know its the 3kg and 5kg diffrence) Im about to purshase any of them but i wonder wich one I need for best stability. My Camera is Canon 5Dmk3 and versitile lenses, Canon 100 macro, 17-40, 24-70, Sigma 50 1,4 art.
Hey Mikael! I haven’t reviewed them against one another, because joby themselves says the main difference is the weight they can hold. Since your camera is already 2 pounds and the max weight is 6.6 pounds I would probably say with lenses, accessories, etc. The 5K kit might make more sense for you. One difference is that the 5K ball head kit has a pan and tilt axis. I’d go with the 5K joby.pxf.io/DV1yzq [Affiliate Link] mostly because I always find it better to get more weight in case I want to add more to it. If you’re in the US and want the best deal B&H photo has the Gorillapod 5K for like 100 right now. Ultimately I think Joby has some really solid products, but it’s up to YOUR budget, but I would go with the 5K with the kit you mentioned.
@@AndrewK Hi, Thanks for the feedback. Im leaning towards your suggestion. I do have the batterygrip aswell, and there is nothing worse when photographing and you adjust the ball head for a certain point and when you let go of the tighteningknob the camera tilts a little due to the weight. So I will for sure go for the 5K. I saw there is also some extension kit (wich also can be used for 3K and probay 1K aswelll) its the kit with 2 extra arms for attach speedlights or as Im planing 2 small LED lights. Like the Godox LED 36 or the Ulanzi VL49. I think will be good set up for Macrophoto.
@@AndrewK Just got the 5K kit included the extra "arms" for external light source or similar on sale. Seems legit for my cameras weight. i payed similar to 75 dollars for the whole kit. It must been half price so it was sertainly a bargin. :)
What are your thoughts on the Joby Gorillapods? Do you have one? Want to see me review the switch pod? let me know! Here's this video's table of contents!
📖 Table of Contents 📖
00:00 Intro
01:54 How well can you grip it?
03:29 The difference between 3K and 3K Pro
05:15 How well can you wrap it?
07:17 How well can you stand it?
08:45 How versatile is the gorillapod?
10:00 Conclusion
please review the switchpod! Is it worth the $99 price tag?
I'm on it Tiffany Von Gravely! With the full kit, it's 99 for the legs, 34 for the ballhead.
Looks like a pretty sick piece of equipment! Love how it can wrap around and hang anywhere. Definitely gonna have to check this thing out
Chewbacca even wants one!
True Judo Cruise! It was really cool to have that interaction with Chewie! It's one of my favorite pieces of gear for film-making :D
I have two old Gorilla Pods. They are horrible and can barely support cheap plastic LED lights.
Am burstin for a Joby
Hello Jordyn McDonald I hope this made it easier for you to decide if you want the tripod or not :)
You cant beat a good joby!
Hey dude, I'm just curious, but how do you have a verification badge if you don't have 100,000 subs? Loved the vid, my man!
Hey Seeker of Magic, This explains how I got verified: ua-cam.com/video/CN1hwd4Wce0/v-deo.html
You are the Macgyver of GorrilaPods! Top notch video review Andrew!!!
Hey Paul Peck DrywallTube Thank you! As I said on twitter this comment made me laugh, but is high praise! Have you used your switch pod from vidsummit? :D
What a puff piece. Have you noticed that the reason your tripod is slowly falling down under its own weight is because the socket joints have cracked and no longer grip the balls properly. JOBY FAILED.
Well I can't say I have. The metal ones haven't cracked, and I still us them to this day? I also haven't noticed cracks in the other one. o.O I think it's valuable for me and others to know your experience. I don't want anyone to have that experience. Thank you for letting me know. I don't think this is a puff piece just my experience. 😰
JOHNY is JUNK! I love it for 3 weeks and it breaks and the company NEVER honors the warranty! Watching the review I hope that pro aluminum is different and the legs won’t break. I have broken 6 of them or can I say they break themselves.
So I must ask...have you ever had the legs break like everyone else? Can you see how the plastic is crap? Is it possible that the problem is solved with the pro aluminum?
@@jamesfestini I have never had my legs snap or break :x I use it every day. I will say I trust the metal more and it would be in theory much harder to break. I'm so sorry you had a bad experience 😔 I just like the product.
GorillaPods look good next to Himalayan Salt Lamps and Fidget Spinners
LOL can't say I expected this comment
I love how you used gerber multitool and called it swiss army knife, and that is all i could think about this whole video.
Hahahahahaha I didn’t have a Swiss Army knife since I misplaced it in my move . You’re the first to catch it 😂😂😅
This is the best review I've seen for the 3K and you helped me make my decision to purchase it! Thanks for such an in-depth and quality description of it!
Hey Koolaidmoonwalk! So happy I was able to help, I hope you enjoy it, and get to film some fun stuff with it! :D
Yo Andrew I just made the purchase on amazon and it was 60$💸 I think the purchase was worth it, hoping that it is sturdy! Can you do a video on Ring lights, Because I've been searching for one that can be used for my UA-cam videos. I am looking for one that can hold my camera, and have great lighting as well. I would appropriate it if you could do a Review on Ring lights would mean a lot.
I really enjoyed your review. However, what kept me watching was at the beginning you mentioned the Kit and Pro Kit and I thought you would enlighten me as to the difference between them and so I'm still none the wiser.
Theyre similar one is made of metal one is plastic. Also the head is the biggest difference not only in cost, but the mount type.
@@AndrewK Thank you.
With the 3 k is only for camera s ?? I just got it and was like what the heck what do you recommend for iPhone ? Tfs
Hey Christina, You can use this for phones, but you would need a Phone Adapter holder. Here is a link to Joby's: joby.pxf.io/YgyjXj You can also fine Phone tripod holders on amazon for very cheap. JOBY also makes whole lines for phones specifically. However, if you want to switch to a camera down the line this will be helpful.
@@AndrewK thank you
Happy to help! What types of videos do you plan to shoot?
I use the older version of the gorillapod to mount my zoom mic to my tripod when I film and it works great! Tried using it for vlogging but never felt comfortable with it, so I got a pistol grip instead and that works much better for me. Still love using it for filming accessories since you can pretty much put it anywhere! Great video!
Hey Tiffany Von Gravely Thank you! That's fair I find it comfortable in the hand, but I get that it isn't that way for everyone! What model of joby do you have? Also have you used it in wrapping mode? :D
Definitely a Jack of All Trades like you said!! Great idea about the boom and lighting as well. Things we all overlook!!! Finish your week strong!!
Hey Adventures and Bass Fishing With TK Heaven Thank you! I love it for doing many things, and I think if you can use a tool for more than one thing it's powerful! Again the only limitation of to your creation is where you can wrap, and do with it :D
Andrew Kan you’re very welcome. I will definitely be looking into getting one. I have went through a few of others in the past lol.
Love my gorillapod, has never let me down. I use it for lighting jobs when shooting in the studio, but also works great when I'm out and about shooting as well. Great review man!
Thank you! What scenario was your "I'm surprised that works with the gorillapod? :)
Andrew Kan Honestly I didn’t know you could buy separate parts from each. Which is pretty cool and convenient.
Tried to use the Sony BT handle to vlog, but it was definitely too wanky and if it was fast to set up, I always had to find a plane surface to use it. I'm back to my good old SLR Zoom but planning on buying the 3K pro (because plastic really sucks on this product imo, once a ballpoint break, it will be loose forever)
Thanks for the insight Gaboru! I haven't had that with the 3K, but both are still working for me!
Fantastic video this was exactly what I needed! All the other videos about this tripod didn't explain it near as well as you did. Going to buy one and try it out, thanks! :)
Thank you so much for the kind words! Let me know if you like it! I use it a lot 😀
I cannot find the GorillaPod in my it looks like it will be more stable then the ones that I have found.
Hello Keeping up with the Joneses sorry about that, they are very stable, but with the pandemic I could see them having stocking issues, since more people are home now then ever. What are you using now for a tripod?
*Great review on this Andrew!* 👍
Hey Passive Income Tom Thank you! Do you have a handheld tripod? :)
Is the 3k enough for my lumix gh5 that I want to do fitness gym type vloggings with
It can support just the camera at 1.6 lbs and depending lenses and accessories it should be fine. I have used it with my GH5, my 12 -35 MM panasonic lens and microphone no issues :)
@@AndrewK yeah I dont really get the difference between the 3kpro and regular I'll just get regular bc it's way cheaper
@@Random-yz8gb one is made with metal one is plastic. Depends what you feel more trust in. I have used both with no issues 😄
Do I need a Joby Ball head to go with it or can I get any? I’ve just bought the stand only and realised I need the ball head haha.
As long as it fits on the tripod then no youbcan use others
@@AndrewK do you know what type of fitting I need to search for?
1/4"-20 is the screw size. Of course make sure it's not too heavy too.
Love the Gorillapods! I've got two and an arm! Don't have the ball heads though. That looks handy!
Also this makes me miss Disneyland! 😭
ahhh awesome 👏👏👏 never thought of using it to hold lights and mics 👏👏👏 Thank you
Hey GDogg Productions! Yeah they have a similar adapter, so if it works it can add extra value in other ways than just a camera tripod!
Do you have a Gorillapod? :D
great vid
I absolutely love my Joby, but I'm still trying to get comfortable walking around the streets with it in my hands 😅, it's too big 😆 and all eyes are on me
I understand that. I think the end point is the stares you get are temporary, the content you make can be something you can be proud of for a while, possibly forever. I hope you still go out and create :)
Great Video, got mine this morning and was wondering of the best ways to use it. Thank you!
Happy to help! There are so many uses for it 😄
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Hey Vitalis Production Thank you! This review was a lot of fun, and so was the intro! I wanted to make it fun, but give the idea *YOU* _KAN_ do it! That's the mindset I try to share. Are you going to get/ have a gorillapod? :D
@@AndrewK yep, i am beginning to shoot some videolessons and "kinda-vlogs" about photography and videography on sets to show my process, but its not so comfortable to hold camera just in hand, also sound isnt good, with all that scretches and other noize, so i wanna smth to hold it with and gorillapod is an option) btw thanks for answer)
Your audio is very crisp and professional for this video, what is your audio setup looking like? Mic? Interface/recorder?
Hello LITO DAZE I have videos on how I setup my room. I use a Rode NTG4+ I'll link my gear here (AFfiliate link) www.amazon.com/shop/wekangame?listId=23SANYKJH4GLF&ref=cm_sw_tw_r_inf_list_own_wekangame_dp_MZT6XMnTrFHte
I love my gorilla pod and I love my switch pod and I couldn’t do what I do with out both . I kind of class them like friends . There different but both have there own speciality’s . Great video dude . But I’d love to know your thoughts on the diety mic over the rode
Hey Urban Explorer Thank you! I like them both! Just got tried of seeing people saying "Switch pod makes the gorillapod worthless" I've been testing the Deity mic, so you caught the little Easter egg ;) I'm liking it (The DEITY) a lot, and it sounds great!
@@AndrewK my friend i dont just watch your videos , i watch them . and yer the deity is a nice mic . kind of wish they didnt have the input controll on them and it was more like the rode , mainly cos im allways knocking it and then the audios to low , but i guess i just have to take more care of them . and they where right next to you guys at vs , and so nice as well .
Wow company's talk 2 u.
My dad barely talks to me
Same to be honest
Great review
Both seem great, if I’m only going to use it for my GoPro hero 8 that is real small and mostly gripping or wrapped up on stuff. What would you recommend. Because he doesn’t weigh much. Maybe the joby action? You think that a work?
The Joby action was built with go pros in mind, so that can work keep in mind if you want to do more with other stuff later it might limit it, but for just the GoPro that is more than enough :D
@@AndrewK thanks . I’m painting graffiti so I won’t be getting a bigger camera just in case I need to make a fast getaway so I think the action is just what I need for my kind of action 😂. Thanks again brah
Alright awesome! Have fun with it, it’s a great tripod :D
What’s that in top of your head? It looks like a glare from an overhead light.
It's a hair light, it's on purpose 😄
This was so good to watch!! I like see the different ways people were holding it as well as how you wrapped it around things! I have one of the gorillapods by Joby. I feel like my tripod is getting loose now & the legs aren't as strong. I have had mine for about 6 months - so that is kind of a bummer! Anyways - I liked the video, thank you for sharing! I subscribed so I can watch more and follow your journey! :)
Hey Julia Winn Thank you! What version of the gorillapod did you have? :)
Your audio quality is insane! What do you use? Maybe it’s just your voice lmao
Hello Riley Stewart Sorry for the late reply! I use a rode NTG4+ and a Zoom h5 handy recorder I take that into audition and make edits as need be, I also have my room treated with acoustic panels to elimante echo and reverb! I hope that helps :D
@@AndrewK thank you!
I am thinking about picking one of these up. I saw several reviews on amazon say they have an issue with the legs breaking. Any thoughts on if this is common or just the edge cases always resulting in a negative review.
I have personally had no issues with this and I use mine CONSTANTLY. My experience has been good, but that is good to know.
Great man, keep it up 💪
Hey كاليسثنكس بالعربي Thank you! Do you have a gorillapod? :D
@@AndrewK I ordered the basic gray one, they brought me a cheap very bad quality by mistake 😑
I'm sorry to hear that 😔
this is a really good review, thanks.
Thank you so much! Will you be getting a gorilla pod?
@@AndrewK yeah, most likely - as a smaller travel tripod (for camera), to use with my phone as well, for microphones...seems really useful and versatile :) i like how u highlighted WHY some people don't like it & how i was able to understand that they use it very differently than i intend to. Thank you again!
the only thing worth and still saving money to buy is gimbal to my smartphone ...
That's fair! Gimbals are great pieces of tech, but I don't think they're one to one with tripods, which is what the gorillapod is. They serve different functions! What gimbal are you looking into? :D
@@AndrewK any gimbal which fits with my budget ... so far none fits ... still saving my adsense reward ... something around US$ 200 ... with 3 axels stabilisation
keep it up
Thank you!
You're welcome Zolo B ! Happy to help! Did you end up getting a Gorillapod?
@@AndrewK Yes indeed, thanks to you!
Packed review full of creative ideas and different perspective. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! I really did my best to show off what they can do! Did you end up picking up a gorillapod? :D
@@AndrewK haven’t got it yet but thinking to get it soon. Eyeing up one with a fluid video head. :)
This video really helped me! thanks!
Awesome! Which tripod did you go for?
@@AndrewK The pro one! I just started filming with my a6400 lately for my food channel and *this* one so I need to gear up haha
I got it yesterday!
Hello fun with mitch how are you enjoying it! :D
Thanks for the help! New sub here! ❤️
You're welcome Josh and Caleigh ! Happy to help :D What tripod are you using now? :D
This video is awesome! I bought the Gorillapod specifically to wrap it anywhere. Now I watch your video and I find even more uses. Thank you!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! It's a very versatile tripod! Have you used it yet? :)
@@AndrewK Yes I have. It comes in really useful outdoors. I can mount it pretty much anywhere.
@@lustechsource5197 That's why I love mine so much. It's as I said a jack of all trades :) Which version did you get 1K, 3K, 5K? :)
@@AndrewK I got the 3k. Works great on my DSLR and phone. So far haven't felt I need the more heavy duty 5K
I always appreciate your videos and reviews, Andrew! :)
Hey Ted Mattos Thank you! Do you have a gorillapod? What do you use for steady shots in your videos? :D
Loved this vid too Andrew, thanks for the tips/updates!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great,Keep the Spirit
Hey Daeng Rala TV Thank you!
Will it attach to my small rig cage setup?
Sorry for late reply. If you mount its quick release plate possibly. Just be careful with the amount of weight.
Man I’m needing to upgrade and this is exactly the info I was looking for. Thank you sir!
Hey Stanley Orchard Thank you! What are you looking into upgrading too? :D
@@AndrewK I have a knockoff octopus-tripod that I use for filming offshore (with limited room on the boat we can't set up a traditional tripod, need to be able to wrap the octopus around rod holders etc). And I beat the absolute hell out of those knockoffs. Been through a half-dozen in two years. I also have problems finding a good phone mount; I have the S10+ (which is like a six-inch phone) in a waterproof case and that thing just does not fit into any holder I've come across. I'm hoping the high-end Joby will work better than the cheaper ones and last longer.
This is very interesting,planning to get one of these soon thanks for this great video
Hey Adventures With Cel Thank you! I hope you enjoy it! What camera do you have? :)
Andrew Kan most of the time im only filming in my iphone and gopro ,i got a cannon camera but cant be bother to used
This is the best review! Thank you
Hey Monica Trapuzzano Thank you! Are you going to get a gorillapod? What do you currently film videos on? :)
Great analogy!
Thank you! Will you be getting a gorillapod/ have one 😀
@@AndrewK Definitely going to purchase the 3K for my Sony a6300, sold me on the versatility of the tripod! thanks :)
@@xianmariano6422 I love mine and hope you enjoy yours! Have fun with it 😃
Yay!!! 💯
Hey Cocoa Rene TV Thank you! Do you have a gorillapod? :D
Andrew Kan Just got a M50 so, I’m in the market for one! Great video! I’m leaning towards the 3K.
The 3K is a great option! There is also the switchpod, but it depends do you plan to film mostly indoor, or outside? Or a mixture of both :)
Andrew Kan A Mixture of both. I like how I can wrap the legs around to capture any angle. The Switchpod looks like it would give me more background. I need flexibility 🙂
Then the Gorillapod would be the right choice 😀
That was cool Andrew, didn't realize how strong they are and now I'm excited to see the SwitchPod review too!
Hey Suzy Valentin Realtor Thank you! They have even stronger versions than what I showed here! I like that they give you options and price points for different size cameras!
Hey Andrew, Have you ever had this issue with your 3K or 3K Pro of the ball arm beads connection coming apart while trying to wrap it around an object like I've had happen to me on my SLR Zoom Gorillapod? Great video Like that tip about using two arms to hold it and the third as a backing handle.
I haven't had that happen with either or my SLR Zoom o.O However, the pro head let's you tighten in a lot and could really help here!
Hi, did you ever compar the 3K with the 5K ? (i know its the 3kg and 5kg diffrence) Im about to purshase any of them but i wonder wich one I need for best stability. My Camera is Canon 5Dmk3 and versitile lenses, Canon 100 macro, 17-40, 24-70, Sigma 50 1,4 art.
Hey Mikael! I haven’t reviewed them against one another, because joby themselves says the main difference is the weight they can hold. Since your camera is already 2 pounds and the max weight is 6.6 pounds I would probably say with lenses, accessories, etc. The 5K kit might make more sense for you. One difference is that the 5K ball head kit has a pan and tilt axis. I’d go with the 5K joby.pxf.io/DV1yzq [Affiliate Link] mostly because I always find it better to get more weight in case I want to add more to it.
If you’re in the US and want the best deal B&H photo has the Gorillapod 5K for like 100 right now. Ultimately I think Joby has some really solid products, but it’s up to YOUR budget, but I would go with the 5K with the kit you mentioned.
@@AndrewK Hi, Thanks for the feedback. Im leaning towards your suggestion. I do have the batterygrip aswell, and there is nothing worse when photographing and you adjust the ball head for a certain point and when you let go of the tighteningknob the camera tilts a little due to the weight. So I will for sure go for the 5K. I saw there is also some extension kit (wich also can be used for 3K and probay 1K aswelll) its the kit with 2 extra arms for attach speedlights or as Im planing 2 small LED lights. Like the Godox LED 36 or the Ulanzi VL49. I think will be good set up for Macrophoto.
I agree Mikael! I got thr kit myself and it helps so much on the road!
@@AndrewK Just got the 5K kit included the extra "arms" for external light source or similar on sale. Seems legit for my cameras weight. i payed similar to 75 dollars for the whole kit. It must been half price so it was sertainly a bargin. :)