Is this truly made by Joby, or is it a knockoff? I have a canon sx50 and am trying to choose between the hybrid and the slr-zoom gorillapods..
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yes it is made by joby, great quality but its huge and its not easy to travel around, but works fine
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It's legit. The legs are stiff and can hold the stated weight. Build quality is high as compared to the knockoffs.
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Hi Adam, This is certainly made by Joby Inc. Besides it has the sturdy feel which is the hallmark of all Joby products.
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I don't think it's a knockoff. It says "joby" on the side. Otherwise I wouldn't know? Seems to be good quality, I'm happy with it.
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I would do it again without hesitation, I've had zero issues with this so far. There is difference in the feel vs Nikon's battery grip but no where near the difference in price! Small price to pay in my opinion - Hope this helps
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I am partial to Canon and am excited to see they are introducing a model in the rugged, waterproof class. I previously used the first generation waterproof Olympus Stylus and after it broke moved to the Pentax Optio W series. It has been a good camera as far as durability, but it just doesn't produce photos like our Canon Powershot SD1000. As far as the post question, I can't wait to see some product reviews/comparisons. Based on my previous experience with the Stylus line, I am ruling out the Olympus. Although right now I am leaning towards the Canon based on previous experience with their products and superior photos. However, the Panasonic offering higher video quality in HD format is enticing.
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I got the Lensmate 52mm adaptor and a UV filter for my S3, and thanks to posters here on Amazon, knew the dedicated Canon case would no longer fit, so was saved from having to buy it and be disappointed. Went down to Walmart and bought a cute little black quilted number for thirteen bucks, an Icon QLT25-DOT which says it is man-made material but certainly looks and even smells like leather. It has one secure front compartment and two slim side pockets and a nylon neck strap. I'd really like one of those cases that exactly fits the camera like I have for my Nikon film camera; when I find one, I'll buy it. Meanwhile, this will protect my investment. I got the Lensmate 52mm adaptor and a UV filter for my S3, and thanks to posters here on Amazon, knew the dedicated Canon case would no longer fit, so was saved from having to buy it and be disappointed. Went down to Walmart and bought a cute little black quilted number for thirteen bucks, an Icon QLT25-DOT which says it is man-made material but certainly looks and even smells like leather. It has one secure front compartment and two slim side pockets and a nylon neck strap. I'd really like one of those cases that exactly fits the camera like I have for my Nikon film camera; when I find... » Read More I got the Lensmate 52mm adaptor and a UV filter for my S3, and thanks to posters here on Amazon, knew the dedicated Canon case would no longer fit, so was saved from having to buy it and be disappointed. Went down to Walmart and bought a cute little black quilted number for thirteen bucks, an Icon QLT25-DOT which says it is man-made material but certainly looks and even smells like leather. It has one secure front compartment and two slim side pockets and a nylon neck strap. I'd really like one of those cases that exactly fits the camera like I have for my Nikon film camera; when I find one, I'll buy it. Meanwhile, this will protect my investment. « Show Less
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The one I got looks exactly like the pictures here, and is indistinguishable from the one that came with the camera in terms of performance (i.e. very good indeed). There are no Chinese characters on mine, just English and a bit of French as in the picture. As far as I can tell it is original. The packaging was exactly right too. The problem with marketplace is that with more than one seller selling items that have been tagged as the same thing, sometimes they turn out to be different if the seller is either not trustworthy or more likely has just made a mistake. When I bought mine I believe it was "fulfilled by Amazon" so I bought with confidence that a return would be easy, but it doesn't look like that's possible currently. I also believe it cost more when I bought mine ($47 sounds familiar).
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The box and product I got both had "Joby" on them. My camera (Olmpus Tough TG-320) weighs very little, and I haven't tried it with any heavier cameras. Hope this helps.
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It's funny you mention the lense. I have put it my pocket and now it wont close. It is a real pain. I thank you for your honesty. It probably was a rep I was talking to. I wish I could have tried the casio beforexmaking my purchase. But I didn't have the time to wait for it to get here by mail. Perhaps my next camera purchase will be the casio. Thought the canon seems to be working well for now. As long as I make sure the lense cover is completely open. Thanks again.
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It is new but a Chinese clone. Works same as Nikon grips I do own but lots cheaper, but it does have one small problem. If you use other than Nikon brand batteries The camera will think the battery is dead. This can be worked around by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the "other" brand in the camera. I have no idea why this does this but I understand it is a common problem. Other than that, works the same as my Nikon grips. One other thing is the Nikon grips have a lot of metal in them therefore stronger and cost more. I would buy another if I needed to replace it because it broke. It is new but a Chinese clone. Works same as Nikon grips I do own but lots cheaper, but it does have one small problem. If you use other than Nikon brand batteries The camera will think the battery is dead. This can be worked around by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the "other" brand in the camera. I have no idea why this does this but I understand it is a common problem. Other than that, works the same as my Nikon grips. One other thing is the Nikon grips have a lot of metal in them therefore stronger and cost more. I would buy another if I needed to replace it because... » Read More It is new but a Chinese clone. Works same as Nikon grips I do own but lots cheaper, but it does have one small problem. If you use other than Nikon brand batteries The camera will think the battery is dead. This can be worked around by putting the Nikon battery in the grip and the "other" brand in the camera. I have no idea why this does this but I understand it is a common problem. Other than that, works the same as my Nikon grips. One other thing is the Nikon grips have a lot of metal in them therefore stronger and cost more. I would buy another if I needed to replace it because it broke. « Show Less
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I doubt it, the Rebel is too heavy. This particular GorillaPod, the legs are too weak. I also use the Joby Hybrid, that can handle your canon. The legs on that one are much stronger, it carries my Canon GL2 (which is a beast).
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Vivatar SF3000. It's crap. IMO. I'll tell you what I use in this package. Camera Body (of course), EF 75-300, EF50, extra batteries, extra charger, and the memory card. Other than that the rest of the stuff is low quality. It's sitting on a shelf. I'm very happy with the camera. Though I did break down and buy a Speedlite 600EX-RT (Love it!), Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 (awesome wide angle lense), Three Legged Thing "Brian" Tripod. ( this is my 7the tripod and the best one that I have ever owned) along with a few other things. I'm a newbie but on thing that I have learned is that to do "it" right....you have to spend some cash. It's not a cheap hobby by any means. Good Luck! I hope this helped a bit.
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NO. It's a well-done knockoff. Buy on bhphotovideo.com instead for 100% guaranteed official battery.
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You have the one of Joby's smaller Tripods sized for point and shoot cameras, which would indeed seem to correspond to this size of quick release clip. The fact that "GP1-" prefaces the model number of both your tripod, and these clips, suggests they are a match. My issue was that I could not find clips for my Big Honkin' BH-1 (I wonder if that's why they gave it the BH model designation?) Gorillapod. I did eventually find that Joby does offer, albeit (at the time) in a very well-hidden cranny of their website, the bubble level clip for my hybrid/SLR-zoom ballhead, and flash shoe clips, and without-bubble level quick release clips too, at http://joby.com/gorillapod/slrzoom/#accessories ---these items are still not, that I can find, available on Amazon (even though I got my big "Big Honkin" Gorilla Pod from Amazon). By the way, if you have an iPhone or I suppose any of the other smart phones, they also offer a real nice "Grip Tight Mount" which is available at Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Joby-JM1-01WW-GripTight-Mount-Black/dp/B009GHYLKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390396860&sr=8-1&keywords=joby+grip+tight+mount Happy shooting!
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Their products work great except they don't specify them correctly. Check care fully what they advertised. One for Nikon and the other for Canon. I got it wrong one with the one they advertised for both brands but it is not. The device is the same except the cable attached to the camera. Even the same brand but from one model to the other is different cable too. I have both Canon full frame and none full frame so I have to buy their cable separately. I hope this will answer you question.
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Dr. Marty, I would HIGHLY recommend getting this grip, especially versus the Canon version. I was hesitant at first buying an aftermarket item for my Canon. I have been a loyal Canon user and have many Canon products for DLSR and video. I bought the Neewer grip and the 3 compatible Wasabi batteries, in addition to the Canon battery my camera came with. It has increased the shooting duration exponentially. (Note: Some people reviewed the Wasabi batteries as marginal or not lasting. I have been using them for 6 months now and they keep a charge and supply ample power.) Sure the grip is a little bulky, protrudes slightly out from the camera body, and may make it cumbersome for some camera bags, but I also purchased an Ape Case 2000 to accommodate that and the fit is excellent. If your shooting video, you NEED the the battery to back up the shoot. Having spares on hand helps. Having a grip with dual batteries is the answer. Bottom line, you should not be disappointed. Any more questions, email me at info at kalepiemedia dot com. Steven
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They look like the same piece, I have the one and would not give it up for the world. It's like using a older video camera with the big eye cup, very comfortable and I have it on a Panasonic FZ-2000
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I got these a while back as well, and I absolutely love it. I started out using mine just for fun and to familiarize myself with photography, and now I do odd jobs for friends and get excellent results. The 32 GB SD Card is golden, I maxed mine the other day but I hadn't been clearing out old pics and I was shooting in RAW.I've never used the tripod... it's pretty cheap imo. The bag is ok, but in the end I have everything to enjoy and improve my skills comfortably.Also, definitely take the 300mm.
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You can keep trying, or you can order a Japanese-made Canon part for about twice the price (but WAY less than the list price) from Honk Kong. I did, and it was a genuine Canon part; works perfectly. Well worth it!