The main thing you need to work out when selecting a GorillaPod is the combined weight of the object you want it to carry. While the legs are available separately, I can’t think of a good reason why you’d want to buy a GorillaPod without the head (which included with the Kit).

GorillaPod Starter Kit, Versatile Mini Flexible Tripod JOBY GorillaPod Starter Kit, Versatile Mini Flexible Tripod

If you own a mirrorless camera or DSLR, or plan to attach other accessories to the GorillaPod, the 1K, 3K or 5K are most suitable. The 5 main products in the GorillaPod line up are named after their weight capacity, as measured in grams – if you measure in imperial, this can be a little confusing at first! You can also get a separate mount to attach your phone to the GorillaPod, opening up possibilities for other content creators too, not just photographers and videographers. Another great travel tripod worth considering is the VANGUARD VEO 3GO 235CB Travel Tripod. It’s very light at 1.2kg and still has an adequate payload, more than enough for a DSLR and a host of different lenses.

The best GorillaPods for point and shoot & small cameras

For such a small tripod, it’s surprisingly sturdy. It’s designed for premium mirrorless cameras, and it can hold up to 3 kg of weight, which is more than enough to hold the weight of a full-frame mirrorless camera with even a long and heavy telephoto lens. In many instances, it’s just a case of doing a balancing act by distributing the weight evenly so it doesn’t topple over.

GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit (Smartphone Rig, Wavo JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit (Smartphone Rig, Wavo

One thing to note – even if own a lightweight compact camera such as the Ricoh GRIII, I’d actually recommend you buy the aforementioned GorillaPod 500 rather than the 325, just to give me a bit of additional strength and stability when bending the GorillaPod around objects. One seldom touted benefit of a GorillaPod, particularly one as compact as the 325, is that it provides a more substantial hand grip for shooting than using the camera alone.Super compact flexible tripod stand for lightweight compact cameras, point & shoots and 360/action cameras.

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The other option is to just hold the GorillaPod itself with one hand while you are shooting. If you’re interested in vlog-style videos where you need to walk and talk with a camera facing you, this is a good way to achieve more reach away from your body for more comfortable framing. Again, the BallHead 5K helps here because you can stretch the GorillaPod further out and then rely on the angle-set ballhead to bring up the camera so it’s level. There’s also a cut-away section to allow fast and easy portrait orientation positioning of your device.

Maximum Weight Capacity (Max payload)

Pro Tip: If in doubt, always go for the GorillaPod rated one higher than your considered max weight capacity. i.e. even if you own a lightweight Sony a6000, I’d still recommend choosing the GorillaPod 1K, just in case you ever attach a heavy lens. 2. Means of Attachment More and more I’ve just been going out with the GorillaPod 5K Kit and leaving my full-sized tripod at home. In turn this also means I don’t have to carry my larger camera bag that has proper tripod carrying support and I can just throw the GorillaPod pretty much anywhere in a smaller bag. Each absolutely has their own purpose, but I’m discovering that many times where I thought I needed to bring the bigger tripod were actually in situations where the GorillaPod would suffice. What I Liked Why? Well because the GorillaPod 5K Kit is the strongest of the lot, and is most likely to be able to provide the securest, most reliable support for any equipment with a 1/4″ tripod mount hole in its base… as long as its combined weight is under 5 kg (6.6 lbs), of course. The second thing you may need to consider when selecting a GorillaPod is how you’d like to attach it to your camera or other device.