Joby GorillaPod 325: A Compact, Flexible Tripod for Compact Cameras and Devices up to 325 Grams

The next generation of the GorillaPod Original! We’ve flexed and folded our way to a new design for compact cameras and devices weighing less than 1 lb (325 grams). The GorillaPod 325 features a stainless steel reinforced ball head with 90° tilt, perfect for shooting in portrait or landscape mode. This unique, flexible stand functions as a grip, tripod or wrapping mount. Review: Big improvement on the old model! - I use this device primarily as a stand for viewing my phone. The previous model contained a fatal flaw. It used a ball and socket setup where you connect the camera or phone and the socket would crack, often within a very short amount of time. Once this happened, the device wasn't terribly useful any longer. They have corrected that issue with this updated model and it's a nice improvement. Review: Works Great with G7X - I bought this to go with my Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II. It's just the right size. No problem with stability or rigidity, even though this camera is right at the upper limit of weight capacity for this tripod (the G7X weighs 319 grams with battery and memory card). It was not evident until I received it how the ball head would work. Normally, a ball head has some kind manual lock and release, but I couldn't see anything like that in the pictures. Once receiving the tripod, I could see that it relies only on friction. In hindsight, this makes perfect sense, since the legs are made up of ball joints held in place with friction. Anyway, it is easy to use, and sturdy enough for my camera. I look forward to using it in the field.