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Review on πŸ“· JOBY GorillaPod 5K Stand: Premium Flexible Tripod for Pro-Grade DSLR Cameras or Devices up to 5K (11lbs). Black/Charcoal - A Comprehensive Review by David Gibbs

Revainrating 4 out of 5

So far, so good. I'm a little tired because of the many reviews.

so far, so good. I was a little tired, since many reviews said that the legs fell off after manipulations. So far I haven't had this problem. The item I received was new with no signs of wear. So far I've manipulated the legs and they're stiff enough to hold my camera with no issues. The tripod easily holds my A6500 mirrorless camera with a small cage. The ball joint does not move after tightening. Ball joint movement is comfortable and smooth. The quick release platform has a handy feature that allows it to slide left/right without falling off. After all, anyone who has been looking for this tripod knows what it can do. I think I got lucky and got one that isn't lemon. Hopefully mine will last a few years before my legs go weak. If yours is ailing, I've found a neat trick to help. Buy heat shrink tubing and your legs will be like new. I will update my review when my legs start falling off. but so far it is working as expected. .

Pros
  • Flexibility: roll-up legs allow you to mount professional photographic equipment to almost any surface
Cons
  • boring packaging