JOBY JB01503-BWW GorillaPod 1K Kit, Flexible Compact Tripod with BallHead for Enhanced Compact and CSC/Mirrorless Camera Up to 1 kg Payload, Black

A great mid-sized Gorillapod and with the Joby ball head makes a good, light mini-tripod. This 3k size is fine for mobile phones, GoPros and Insta360 cameras. The 1k model would also work for these lightweight devices but having a 3k Gorillapod means it will be sturdier and you can also use it for small mirrorless cameras and micro four thirds cameras. For your larger cameras you’ll need the heavier 5k Model. I bought the 3k kit model with the Joby ball head and Joby bespoke, non-standard, slide-in plate (it’s not a standard Arca plate), but it works fine with all my cameras. The combination is very sturdy with all medium sized cameras. The ad does say the head has a ‘panning’ feature but this is not quite true. Yes, if you release the single clamping knob you can spin the ball head on its base but your camera may also move from its original position (depending on its weight, of course). This makes true panning a little difficult. I don’t have a problem with bespoke plates or the lack of true panning as you can easily remove the ball head and swap it with one you already have - or buy the Gorillapod with the standard Arca plate ball head. Joby Gorillapods are not the cheapest you can buy but you are paying for quality. They won’t replace a standard tripod but they are very light to carry, can be used where large tripods are not allowed (i.e. in most public places), and you can wrap them around a fixed object to get the required height for your shot.

Nice and compact. Good value

It's very handy to have in your backpack and is lightweight. However, the build quality and plastic materials are not the best; on my first tripod, one part of a leg cracked. Be careful when twisting the legs, as they may crack.

The tripod kit is flexible, strong and highly compatible to camera and smartphone. It is easy to mount a camera and so stable even a camera with a long range zoom lens. And the smartphone mount is large enough to hold a iPhone 16 Pro Max, that is so great to large-sized smartphone user. Finally, the price of the kit with the smartphone mount is so valuable .

I brought this after using the little one on my GoPro for a while and seeing how good that was (I submitted a review for that too). I was still a little cautious because my Canon EOS 1100D whilst not exactly new is still going to be quite pricey to replace if I break it! This was something I needn't be worried about as far as this gorillapod is concerned it will hold up to 1Kg in weight but I suspect its probably far in excess of that! I have had it wrapped round all sorts if things to hold the camera upright and it's never failed me. The ONLY minor niggle I have with it (and it is just a minor niggle). Is that if you are in a hurry and have just untangked it from a post of some description and want to straighten it out to use on the ground or a table etc it takes ages to straighten it properly simply because it is so good at holding itself up and the joints are (necessarily) stiff and difficult to move. This may change over time and the may become slightly looser with use (not too much I hope or it wont be as effective!). All in all this is a truly awesome little tripod and you would be well advised to buy this and not a cheaper alternative. I would happily recommend this to anyone that's looking for a mini tripod

Simply put, I am quite happy with this purchase. I admit the joby 1k kit to buy on it's own is at a fair price, but I can imagine the add on's is what bumps up the price of having joby kit. I noticed this when I purchased the mobile accessory add on separately, which was like 14 quid to purchase and now I have my eye on the joby bubble but before I buy that, I need another attachment to attach the bubble on. Price aside though, I found it sturdy, well built and it looks good. I tested it out on my canon eos m100, which was fine and I also tested it out on my sony handset. It worked well as a desktop mount for video calling and vlogging and it also worked great as a mount on my door, headboard and such. I also like holding it like a stabiliser when i was walking around. Time will tell with this kit, but so far it has left a good impression on me, family and friends. I look forward to it being of great use on my next trip! Enjoy!

Sold as new - but preowned. Still in the box. The idea behind this mini tripod is good. It is flexible and allows many options for positioning your camera. BUT - I have a Canon DSLR and when its got a decent lens on ( not massive) its quite heavy. Therefore it struggles with the weight and getting a stable set up is a challenge. So good idea with a medium size camera.

Great for camera stand hold a heavy camera or hand held

Utilizzo il Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit da circa un anno, principalmente per sostenere lo smartphone durante riprese video, time-lapse e brevi sessioni di scatto in esterna. L’ho scelto per la sua reputazione di qualità e per la grande flessibilità d’uso che da sempre contraddistingue i prodotti Joby. Sul piano della funzionalità, nulla da dire: le gambe flessibili sono comode, si adattano facilmente a superfici irregolari e permettono di fissare il treppiede praticamente ovunque — pali, ringhiere, rami, manubri. La testa a sfera garantisce movimenti precisi e un buon controllo dell’inquadratura, con la classica sensazione di stabilità tipica dei GorillaPod. La portata massima di 1 kg è coerente con quanto dichiarato: perfetta per smartphone, action cam e piccole mirrorless. Tuttavia, dopo un uso piuttosto moderato (e sempre con il solo cellulare, mai con fotocamere pesanti), ho notato con dispiacere un progressivo allentamento della testa a sfera. In particolare, quando si flettono spesso le gambe per regolarne la posizione, la giunzione della testa tende a sganciarsi con troppa facilità. Si riattacca senza problemi, ma la cosa non trasmette più quella sensazione di robustezza e affidabilità che ci si aspetta da un marchio come Joby. Per il resto, la costruzione generale resta buona: materiali piacevoli al tatto, peso ridotto, ottima portabilità. È un accessorio ideale per chi crea contenuti in movimento o ha bisogno di un supporto versatile, soprattutto per smartphone e fotocamere leggere. In conclusione, darei 4 stelle. È un ottimo prodotto per design, praticità e prestazioni, ma il comportamento della testa a sfera nel tempo tradisce un po’ le aspettative rispetto al prezzo e al nome Joby. Con una maggiore solidità nei punti di giunzione, sarebbe stato un treppiede praticamente perfetto.

Best product for food photography.

Es un buen producto

This is a more portable alternative to a regular tripod. It's almost always possible to find something to attach it to or stand it on wherever you need to shoot. When you're on the move, the device can be made to hold onto a rucksack or bicycle or whatever you have to hand, making it more convenient to transport than a tripod.

買って良かった。自由自在に形を変えられるから使いやすい。