Joby Gorillapod Focus // Fail

[ManicMaurice]

A simply defective unit or an indication of the quality of Gorillapods in general?

http://www.manicmaurice.com/2009/08/joby-gorillapod-focus-fail/

I had been contemplating getting one of these for a while. But I held off because, to be honest, the look of them doesn't necessarily instill confidence. But after seeing stunts like this

http://www.flickr.com/photos/redpilotmedia/3708770676/

I was feeling more confident about a purchase. it really is too bad that things ended so poorly. I really did have plans to use the Gorillapod Focus to capture some long exposure of New York City like this one

http://www.flickr.com/photos/manicmaurice/3527222024/

Oh well, I guess it's back to the drawing board. Any suggestions on alternatives to the Joby Gorillapod Focus?

 

[AdamScot]

Mine did the same thing, so it's not a one-off. I'm returning it.
--
Adam

 

[gillbod]

get another gorillapod, but not the focus? they are still much more portable than tripods, if that's what you want...

 

[RayHff]

Try this:

http://www.hoopercamera.com/product.aspx?pf_id=74158

See also:

http://www.promaster.com

And search for Proclamp

A bit pricey at $ 59.95 at Hooper's but it's built to last a lifetime.

Love mine. It's versatile, clamps to almost anytning. Solid as a rock.

 

[ManicMaurice]

Thanks for the replies, I'm looking into possibly getting one of the clamps you suggested.

Oh well, live and learn I guess ...

 

[ManicMaurice]

Update ...

Peter from Joby contacted me via my blog.

http://www.manicmaurice.com/2009/08/joby-gorillapod-focus-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-16

I must say I am extremely extremely impressed with Joby's customer service. I never expected any response at all. Much less that they would send me a free Gorillapod Focus.

Joby is sending me a new Gorillapod Focus to replace the broken unit, free of charge.

I must say I am extremely extremely impressed with Joby's customer service. I never expected any response at all. Much less that they would send me a free Gorillapod Focus.

 

[RayHff]

When that one breaks, they'll send you another one also.