Gorrilapod SLR – Zoom a heavy-duty version, designed with the serious photographer in mind. It attaches to SLRs (with zoom lenses!), video cameras, and your own tripod head, and can support a whopping 6.6 pounds (3kg)! BH1 Balhead for Gorillapod SLR Zoom The Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM Ball Head. Designed to work with the popular Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM model, the ball head affords users the ability to easily tilt and rotate their cameras, while the Gorillapod provides unwavering support on almost any surface. The ball head is capable of a full 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt. When locked into place with its indexed adjustment knob, the ball head, like its eponymous Gorillapod, can support up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs). The ball head also includes a quick-release bubble level clip that can remain attached to a camera for effortless, instant setup, ensuring a perfectly level photo every time. Built with the serious photographer in mind, the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM Ball Head features a precision-machined aluminum housing and an all-metal ball for durability and smooth movement. While it is optimized for use with the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM tripod, the ball head is equipped with a standard 1/4-inch adapter and can be used atop other tripods as well. It will be available both separately and bundled together with the Gorillapod SLR-ZOOM.
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Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR Zoom Flexible Tripod with BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Digital SLR Cameras
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Joby BH1 Ball Head with Bubble Level for Joby GP3 Zoom Gorillapods
Designed for the Gorillapod SLR-Zoom, but compatible with almost all tripods. Strong, lightweight, machined aluminum. Quick-release clip with bubble level stays attached to camera for instant setup and level photos every time. Fits tripods with 3/8 and 1/4 threads. Intended for SLR cameras with or without zoom lenses, and camcorders. Holds up to 6.5 lb.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Works well for lightweight DSLR
I use this with my Pentax K-X and I have to say it does it’s job pretty well. I like that the camera mount is so small that I can leave it on all the time and barely notice it’s there. It seems to tighten down well enough to be sturdy; I’ve set it at odd angles and never had any slippage. I wouldn’t recommend this with a heavy camera or a large lens of course.
3 Stars Joby BH1 ball head
Useful when using the gorilla pod, quick release. The release is a little stiff. Level is useful when setting the gorilla pod for shooting.
4 Stars Great ball head for ANY tripod!
I own a Velbon Carbon Fiber tripod and I instantly shaved a pound or more off that system by removing the large 3-way magnesium head and replacing it with this little gem. Ball heads are already popular tripod heads for their small size and easy maneuverability, but they typically cost a lot more than this Joby.
Pros:
- price point may seem high for small tripods but this is a bargain compared to name brand quality equipment used on large tripods by photo enthusiasts.
- Feature rich including the quick release plate and bubble-leveler.
- Works as advertised.
Cons:
- the coin screw attachment on the quick release plate is not easy to attach quickly unlike other systems.
- only rated for 6 lbs but this is reasonable for the price range.
- Even for cameras under the 6 lb rating, positioning will sag a bit after locking. This is a common problem for heads as high as $200, but the Joby sag is less than many more expensive heads.
- does not support panning since lock screw freezes all degrees of freedom. More expensive Ball heads normally come with a separate lock for the panning direction.
5 Stars Excellent value for money
I use this regularly with the Joby GP3 Zoom Gorillapod. It is an excellent combo when you are on the go: lightweight, adaptable, and practical. The top part screws onto your camera (just use a small coin) and latches on and off the camera using a quick press of a button.
Note that you don’t need to use this ballhead on an SLR camera. I use it both with my point & shoot as well as my SLR. With the point and shoot it is very useful for closeup shots and in low light. With the SLR it is useful when you don’t want to lug along a regular tripod.
BTW The fluid level on it is very helpful.
5 Stars Does what it says!
This product should be stock with the GP3 Zoom model. This completes the gorillapod and makes it much more flexible to use. I would also recommend it for other ballhead needs as the price point and quality make it very attractive. It performed well; placed on the ballhead and Gorillapod Zoom was my Canon 20D, battery grip, and 28-135 zoom lens with no problems.
Flip Tripod for Flip Ultra and Mino Camcorders
for Flip Video camcorders * interchangeable feet match Flip Video camcorder colors * maximum height: 5″ * warranty: 30 days *
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars It’s small, it works.. too much emphasis on the colored feet
Not much to say about this thingie. It works fine. Flip makes good quality stuff. Way too much emphasis (packaging and advertising) on the colored feet (to match your cam). Who really gives a rip if the feet on your mini tripod match the camera?
They could save a lot of energy and resources if they just offered black for the tripod, and skip the wasted packaging and plastic.
5 Stars Tri pod
Haven’t used it very much but it seems to work well and is very good for positioning the camera.
1 Star Total Overpriced Rip-Off!
All of the Flip accessories are rip-offs price wise, but this is by far the most egregious. Tripods like this without the Flip logo can be found at camera stores for under $5, online for around a dollar and often with free shipping (I got mine for $.50 when a major nationwide computer retailer chain went under 2 years ago). Flip’s $20 HDMI cables are $2 online from a very reputable retailer I won’t mention for fear of violating Amazon’s posting rules. I suspect they set their margins on the camcorder low in hopes of making up with obscene profits on the accessories. This kind of profiteering is just shameful, particularly in these economic times.
2 Stars Flip Tripod
Cheap and probably does the job, but it’s not much use to me for how I use the Flip video recorder (houses).
5 Stars Flip Tripod
Having thrown away a Digipower DP-TP100 Light Weight Compact Mini Tripod because of complete dissatisfaction with the product I was still in need of several small tripods. I ran through the product description of this Flip tripod and was immediately interested. I ordered one to determine if my needs would be fulfilled and my expectations met and now I have three of them!
Extremely well built, very small and very sturdy in use. I have only the most positive things to say about this and would easily and quickly recommend it to anyone in need of a mini tripod.