Digital Home Thoughts: Gorillas In Our Midst: The Gorillapod and Gorillapod SLR Zoom Reviewed

Product Category: Tripod
Manufacturer: Joby USA
Where to Buy: Amazon.com (Standard / SLR Zoom)
Price: $46.99 USD for the SLR Zoom model, $19.55 for the original model (Prices are USD)
System Requirements: N/A
Specifications: SLR Zoom: 9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches, 8.5 ounces; Original: 1.2 x 1.2 x 5.9 inches, 0.8 ounces

Pros (Applies to Both)

• Infinitely positionable;
  
• Can be wrapped around strange objects;
  
• Excellent on uneven surfaces.

Cons (Applies to Both)

• Standard GorillaPod is a bit light and doesn't counterbalance your camera;
  
• SLR Zoom model requires purchase of a tripod head for full functionality;
  
• Can be a bit finnicky to get into the right position.

Summary
Looking more like a gadget than a photography tool, the GorillaPod seems more like a sci-fi medical device than an important part of a gear bag. Is it?

Read on for the full review!