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Subject: Re: [OM] A nifty accessory for small cameras
From: ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 20:07:21 +0100
Moose

Thanks again for another useful recommendation.  I rather fancy the Gorilapod, 
even though it’s a few dollars more in the UK.  It’s the sort of gadget that I 
didn’t know that I “needed” before your unsolicited review :-)

Chris

On 17 Oct 2014, at 05:38, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I'd been using a Tiltpod I received as a gift on my GM1. A clever and useful 
> thingie. 
> <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NMNHVK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
> 
> It has just enough oomph to handle it with 12-32 lens, but fails completely 
> with a longer zoom. It's now moved on to a lighter camera. My new leave-on 
> support for the GM1 is the GorrillaPod Micro 250. 
> <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HY4U5A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
> 
> It takes up very little space on the bottom of the camera folded up and will 
> support the 45-150 lens. The camera still slides easily into and out of my 
> little LowePro belt bag with it on, too.
> 
> There are complaints in user reviews about three things.
> 
> 1. The attachment screw is soft and damages easily from a screwdriver.
> 
> Well that's an easy one. One look ad the width of the slot and the concave 
> profile of the bottom shows it's designed to be tightened by something round 
> and thick, like a coin, not a thin, flat ended, sharp edged screwdriver blade.
> 
> 2. It unscrews in use.
> 
> This is mostly a misunderstanding of how to use it. Pull out the most 
> clockwise leg and shift it as far around as it goes. This extends the middle 
> leg too, and puts tightening effort against the screw.
> 
> To close, put pressure with two fingers between middle and base legs, then 
> end and base legs. It folds up easily, while putting no counter-clockwise 
> torque on the mounting screw. To adjust its position, always turn it 
> clockwise.
> 
> 3. It mars the camera bottom finish.
> 
> I bought an 0.3 mm thick Mylar washer, 17.5 mm dia., 8.5 mm center hole, for 
> 20¢, based on the reviews. As it turns out, I don't need it. Either the 
> Panasonic GM1 tripod socket is raised the tiniest bit above the bottom plate 
> or Joby has changed the profile of the mounting screw. I've put it on, tight, 
> a few times, with no effect on the finish.
> 
> Stable Moose
> 
> -- 
> What if the Hokey Pokey *IS* what it's all about?
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