Gorillapod Focus and AF 100

[seanothon]

Just wondering if anyone has tried this combo and what there experience. Seems like a pretty cheap way to get some stable shots on the fly.

 

[mcbob]

Depends on the lens. Either way it will be top heavy and apt to tip, and larger lenses making it moreso.

You'd likely be better off with a steady bag/beanbag/rice bag type thing. I used those with everything from HV30's to HVX's to ENG cams for years. Budgets for these can range from $2 for an actual bag of rice or beans tossed into a cheap gym bag to ~$400 for a Cinesaddle.

 

[Rowy]

I've been using one with my set up - It can handle the weight so long as it's just the bare bones camera & lens, no matte box, NanoFlash or monitor.
You defiantly need a ball head with it - trying to get the camera level without one is impossible.

It's handy for quick lock off shots (from odd positions often) but I don't use it everyday - At the price it's another great tool for the kit (as is a bean bag)

 

[seanothon]

I've been using one with my set up - It can handle the weight so long as it's just the bare bones camera & lens, no matte box, NanoFlash or monitor.
You defiantly need a ball head with it - trying to get the camera level without one is impossible.

It's handy for quick lock off shots (from odd positions often) but I don't use it everyday - At the price it's another great tool for the kit (as is a bean bag)

Would you suggest the ballhead x that usually comes with it?

 

[seanothon]

Depends on the lens. Either way it will be top heavy and apt to tip, and larger lenses making it moreso.

You'd likely be better off with a steady bag/beanbag/rice bag type thing. I used those with everything from HV30's to HVX's to ENG cams for years. Budgets for these can range from $2 for an actual bag of rice or beans tossed into a cheap gym bag to ~$400 for a Cinesaddle.

I'll check some of those out.