Joby Gorillapod Focus Tripod & Ballhead X Review

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[oddball385]

Do you know if that camera works with the gorilla pod hybrid??

[oddball385]

Do you know if that camera works with the gorillapod hybrid??



[MerrickTide]

I have a problem. I just received the ballhead x and the gorillapod brand new. And the part at 5:43 doesnt happen for me. It just continues to spin and spin. I think this is a problem with the gorillapod mount screw?

[VendettaSLPK]

what is the weight limit on the ball head

[CamaraMountClamp]

Great Video

[davomrmac]

@CamaraMountClamp Thanks.

[TheBavster]

what's the lowest height the tripod can go from the ground with the legs stretched out? thanks

[unlokia]

Man, you made a right meal of attaching the ball head. Why didn't you screw the ball head onto the tripod *first*, then attach the plate to the camera, and snap it into the ball head?

Honestly ^_^

Nice video, thank you.

[TechnomTigerGeek]

Hey dave, is there like a bigger one and a smaller one? I am just wondering as I might look at these tripods

[davomrmac]

@TechnomTigerGeek There are smaller ones than this, but I think this is the biggest.

[Hoobee26]

Wow, that thing is relatively big. I was interested in one for travelling but my just go with the SLR Zoom version. Good review, but lose the intro or drastically shorten it. Thanks, Mate.

[davomrmac]

@Hoobee26 Yes this is quite large, the one you mentioned is defo more portable.

[McIvor67]

thumbs down for the damn 20 second intro

[wallmartkiller]

@McIvor67 I'm not thumbing it down because of that but that intro was a bit much. I never watch intros unless they're quick and fresh. Thumbs up for the review.

[davomrmac]

@wallmartkiller Thanks for the feedback.

[Chefsglen]

Anyway, I meant to ask if I could use the joby bh2-01en x ball head with a normal sized aluminum tripod, like the induro at014 8m?

[davomrmac]

@Chefsglen That should work fine if it is standard threads.

[Chefsglen]

Wow, YouTube app on iPod touch is terrible at posting a response...

[Chefsglen]

Stupid iPod touch... Meant "is it compatible..." in other more clear words, can I use this tripod head with an induro tripod? I'm planning on getting a new tripod soon, but don't wanna bust the bank on the head. My current tripod was my dad who's dad used it before him. (old, totally metal, but weights easily 15 to 20 lbs...)

[Chefsglen]

Is it comparable with a normal tripod? Like induro 8m 014 aluminum?

[davomrmac]

@Chefsglen The sturdiness is comparable, but not as good as a full tripod.

[joeyjojo5]

Great review! You just sold me on the Ballhead attachment....

[davomrmac]

@joeyjojo5 Thanks for watching.

[linweisean]

Hey dave,

Great review (as always) I was just wondering how tall the tripod is & what happened to your 550d(t2i) thanks & keep up the good work!

[davomrmac]

@linweisean 550D was sent back, now using Sony A55. Height 29cm.

[pimpyouriphone3g]

Hi Dave,Yeh i saw an add for this a few week's ago and thought oh yeh i want one of those I dod not realise it was that big,as i haven't got a DSLR myself,maybe look for something a little smaller,That one you have their look's like it's built to last,I did have a very small gorillapod a while back but gave it away,I love the chrome part's on the ball joint's,I think it make's it look the part as well as the flat base to it so you can add attatchment's,thank's for the video m8y :)

[davomrmac]

@pimpyouriphone3g This is so much better than the smaller Joby tripods.

[thetechnoexpert]

This is just a totally unrelated question, but is it worth investing in a Sandisk Extreme III memory card for a D-SLR? Thanks

[davomrmac]

@thetechnoexpert For good performance, yes.

[swingking338]

Nice video Dave. Just a small point. Could you maybe lower the volume on the music track at the intro. I have having to constantly lower the volume when clicking on your video

[davomrmac]

@swingking338 Done, I do have so pre-edited stuff, but the change should notice in about 12 videos time.

[avcrk]

Thankyou for the review of the gorillapod / Ballhead, Dave.

I can see it usefulness shooting wildlife in the bush or perhaps even birding photography.

Would you be expanding into more photography items / lens / ipad as photographers tool etc..at all ?

This would be welcoming for some of us new DSLR users (picked up an A33 the other day, and thankyou for the A55 reviews, b.t.w. Its in auto+ mode while I acquire more knowledge)

Cheers

Adrian

[davomrmac]

@avcrk Great comment, thanks. Always looking to cover this sort of thing as I love photography. I have some backpack and bag reviews lined up.

[adamsbil1]

Nice vid. I'm looking for something like this for an iPhone 4 but one that gives a birds eye view so I can start doing unboxing etc on YouTube is there anything out there that can do that?

[davomrmac]

@adamsbil1 Not that I know of.

[AppScreencast]

I have a Joby Gorillapod tripod, and the Ballhead is a must.

[davomrmac]

@AppScreencast Thanks for watching and commenting.

[Lawlivita]

Thank you very much for demonstrating how well the Ballhead X works! I think I'm going to have a love affair with the Gorillapod. Sorry old tripod.

[davomrmac]

@Lawlivita Thanks for watching.

[iPhoneSnappyGuy]

Dave, Do those legs become loose over time or do they stay very robust?

[davomrmac]

@iPhoneSnappyGuy They are made extremely well.

[iPhoneSnappyGuy]

@davomrmac I may get one but my main issue would be if the legs become loose over time

[hsingh1997]

2nd

[WiiSpeakApple]

Firs.... No sorry, I'm not a Fag

[criox12]

That thing is huge! Are there cameras that actually weigh 5 Kg?

@WiiSpeakApple You still didn't add any useful input...

[drummerkid1993]

@criox12 Yeah, those professional type video cameras.