Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey)
Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey)
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Product Details

  • Batteries Included: 0
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Joby
  • EAN: 0854630001230
  • Features: Allows you to hold, position, or attach a variety of electronic devices anywhere, Compatible with digital cameras, cell phones, video games and more, The suction-cup clip holds vacuum-tight to virtually any flat surface with the flip of a switch, Rubberized ring and foot grips provide extra gripping power to grapple wherever you want to go, The universal adapter screw on the slim-line clip attaches to practically any digital camera
  • Label: Joby, Inc
  • Manufacturer: Joby, Inc
  • Model: GP1-M1EN
  • Product Group: Photography
  • Publisher: Joby, Inc
  • Studio: Joby, Inc
  • Title: Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips (Grey)
  • UPC: 854630001230
Avg Customer Rating: 4 stars


Customer Reviews


5 stars Great for what it's meant to do
The Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod is a very well made and versatile tripod/device holder. It had no problems holding my Casio Exilim in a variety of ways that made for a good, sturdy, small tripod option. I was impressed with the attention to detail in the interchangeable clips and the catch/release tab that fastens the clips in. I guess I was expecting less given the size of the product.

Each ball joint was resistant enough to handle many different shapes and "poses". The suction cup seems very strong. I haven't tried anything ridiculous on it, but it does what it's supposed to do. I usually reserve 5-stars for products I LOVE, but I have no reason to dock this any stars because it does what it needs to. It's just hard to "excited" over a cool tripod.


5 stars Great Device for the Gadget Hound on the Go
I spent more than 15-years in the broadcasting industry (radio and television). I have been teaching college journalism and broadcasting for the past 14-years. My students and I have been using the various Gorillapod systems for the past year and I can say without reservation that these little gadgets are great. It's one of those devices that you buy for a specific reason, but end-up using for a dozen others as well.

The main thing to keep in mind about the Gorillapods is to choose the system that's right for the job. This unit (Joby GP1-M1EN Gorillapod GoGo Flexible Tripod with Suction Cup & 2 Adhesive Clips) is not going to hold your SLR camera; it really won't even hold any but the smallest digital cameras.

The first thing that struck my mind when I was asked to review this unit (which is lighter duty than any of the Gorillapods I'd used before) was ""Mic Stand"". I took an EV 635-A (stick mic like an interviewer might hold in their hand). I jury-rigged a Velcro strap onto one of the quick release shoes that came with the unit and was amazed at what it could do.

It works as a table stand, a makeshift shotgun mount for a video camera. It can be hung on the rearview mirror of a car. For those "gang-bang" news conferences with 200 reporters trying to get their mic on the podium, just wrap the Gorillapod legs around an existing mic....job done.

My point here is that with a little imagination and the right Gorillapod you can make a-lot of those media support jobs you used to carry half a dozen things around to do, work with just one.

For me it's one of the few gadgets on the job that I truly wonder what I did before I had it.

P.S. Joby, make a Velcro strap attached to a release plate for this unit.


4 stars Strong joint system on this portable tripod/device gripper.
I found this device immediately useful, it is a TERRIFIC light weight tripod for use with cameras. It is strong enough to support my fairly heavy KODAK ZD710, but not quite burly enough in the main neck connector to support my slightly weighter but tiny SONY DTR. The 6 &1/2 inch legs made up of ten ball joint connectors feel very stiff when moved (in a good way) making them more than capable of doing their job- its just not much height, so this is the kind of tripod that is great for low angle shots or macro shooting. I also found this unit useful for watching the PSP. With its finger system which grips the PSP phat in several ways all of which balance the unit for table top viewing, for IPOD viewing the suction cup/or optional adhesive connector units allow for cell phone and light weight device hanging from windows etc.. Weight limits for the various attachments are as follows.
1/4 -20 Camera screw 11.5 oz.
Adhesive clip 10.6 oz
Suction Cup 7.1 oz
these weights seem conservative as this things really is strong but a user with common sense will find when the weight feels right or is going to make the unit fail (fall). Pretty cool device that does what it promises. and is actually useful right out of the box, very little documentation on the unlock mechanism for adapter changes but it is very easy to figure out anyway.


3 stars Form Vs. Function
The "Joby Gorillapod Go-Go" tripod is a clever little invention with attractive, unique multi-flexible legs that enable you to position it in almost any manner feasible. I tried it with my small Nokia Coolpix camera and my FLIP video camera and it works as expected. On slanted surfaces the legs can be twisted to hold your device in almost any situation. The three surface spots, or bottom of the three legs 'hold' nicely on any surface. It also seems to be very durable and is light enough that you can take it anywhere. The suction cup also is convenient for a vertical surface, but it could not hold my Nokia Coolpix camera due to the weight.

Unfortunately, the three legs cannot grasp a vertical surface like a post or a tree if you wanted a higher vantage point. To be honest, I prefer my "Sunpak 620-101D Tabletop Tripod with Mini Ball Head" to the "Joby" as it is slightly more sturdy for heavier objects (my camera) and can extend from 6.75 inches to 11.5 inches and the price is less. "Joby" is a good gift or `stocking stuffer', but its no panacea for mini-tripods.


5 stars Small, but tough
I am always looking for a way to steady my camera when taking pictures without the flash and indoors. I like the way natural light looks but it is hard to take an impromptu picture without the blur. Normal tripods are not always practical because of their size is cumbersome. Enter the Joby flexible tripod. It was a lot smaller than I expected it to be but as soon as I got it set up, I realized the size was perfect. I was able to set it up with my Canon camera and take a few shots that looked good; it was really easy to get the camera even so the pictures weren't crooked. I put it on my dresser and around my lamp post, I even put it on one of my cats to try and make a cat cam but he wasn't as into it as I was ;p
After that I used the suction cup to attach it to my Meizu MP3 player and even after some yanking it stayed on really well. I hooked it onto my treadmill and went to for a run and it stayed in place the whole time. It was really nice because where I usually have to put my player it falls off as soon as I start to run, or I somehow manage to hit my headphone cord with my hand and the Meizu goes flying!
The only problem is that I haven't found it to have great traction on every surface because the legs don't wrap around small shapes well. But other than that this tripod is great because it is so flexible and versatile.
This is a neat little tripod and I cant wait to find more uses for it around the house.


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