Gorillapod vs Manfrotto 709B Digi Tabletop Tripod (1 Viewer)

[JCL]

I think it's time that I got a wee tripod for terrestrial macro stuff (plants, inverts). Needs to get me close to the ground, and for use at times when a beanbag won't do. This is new terrain for me. Research suggests two options:

Gorillapod or Manfrotto 709B Digi Tabletop Tripod

Views on which is best?

 

[Geoff Brown]

The Manfrotto is really a very small but stable tripod. It's ideal for shooting table top items from the side. The Gorilla pod will do all of this but it is much more flexible and the legs can be wrapped around branches etc. for that unusual different angle shot. It is also quite stable if used properly. I would consider that the versatility of the Gorilla pod would make it the better buy.

 

[Jaff]

You might also look at the Slik Mini range.

 

[JCL]

You might also look at the Slik Mini range.

Can it hold 1.5kg worth of camera kit (e.g. canon 1d, 100mm macro)?

 

[Jaff]

Well I've successfully used one like this http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-slik-mini-tripod.htm to hold my 300mm f2.8 IS and 1DMKIII! Not the smoothest of panning actions granted ( ) but it did the job nonetheless.

Also they can make quite a convenient style pistol grip for hand holding big lenses.