Flex tripod

Thebigbarkhouski · Jul 14, 2015

What do you guys think about the flexible tripod for DSLR's....brands...pros....cons? Let me have it! I need something compact for trvels as I'm backpacking for the next year or maybe more.

PaulWog · Jul 14, 2015

Do you mean those little ones that stand up about a foot high?

1) Be careful. Don't let your DSLR fall over.
2) Make sure you buy the right one. Cheap ones aren't heavy enough, or built for a DSLR.

I want one, I just can't be bothered to spend the money right now. Great for something like a low to the ground landscape shot, or just having something around in the car all the time.

Not sure what I think about it replacing a tripod for a lot of things, but if you're hiking around I think it could be really useful (if it balances out with your DSLR and lenses).

cgw · Jul 15, 2015

Have an early model Slik Mini that's seen tons of use with every camera I own. Very tough overall with non-slip leg locks. Tiny when collapsed.

Thebigbarkhouski · Jul 15, 2015

The one I'm looking at is a gorilla pod by joby. It seems right for me but its not. Cheep

wyogirl · Jul 15, 2015

Personally, I don't see a use for them. They are, as you said, not cheap and really, they aren't sturdy enough to hold up my camera with a lens mounted.... at least not enough for me to be confident walking away from it. You can get a lightweight real tripod and get way more use out of it than a gorilla pod. I think that they are meant more for point and shoot cameras or bridge cameras.

cgw · Jul 15, 2015

Gorilla Pods are more about grip than standing stability, especially with a DSLR. Take a look at the teensie Sliks or the little Manfrotto table top model. A heavier but ultra-stable grip solution is a Manfrotto SuperClamp+small ballhead.