Looking for a mini, lightweight tripod
 

I'm looking for a mini, lightweight tripod.

It will not support a heavier DSLR but only a point and shoot Olympus TG-5. It does not have to extend up very high.

The Joby Gorillapod looks interesting as does the Ultrapod Grip but am wondering if there is anything similar I should be looking at.

I'll be packing this in a small frame back and space is at a premium. Weight is also a concern.


-Tim-

I have some of the earlier version ultrapods, works well but it is quite short.

I carry Ultrapod II. Gorillapods were too messy in practice - poor sturdiness per weight. When I combine it with a selfie stick and a light camera I actually get close to a full size tripod, provided it there is no wind or other obstacles.

The Gorillapod will be more versatile and easier to level the camera on uneven surfaces. I had a lighter duty Vivitar mini tripod with similar bendable legs and it was very handy with my smaller P&S cameras. Only problem was the simple non-articulating head broke, but it lasted at least 10 years. It was much more cheaply made than the Gorillapod.

Thanks guys. I ordered both theUultrapod and Gorillapod.

They were cheap enough, under $20 each and I can give either or both of them away if I don't like it.

The idea of strapping the thing to a tree or fence post has me stoked. Why didn't I think of that? :foo:


-Tim-

The attaching of the mount to a tree or something is a bit theoretic - more a selling point. You hardly ever do it in practice, I guess because you look for some flexibility for the location of point of view for the camera.

ultra pod. you can also strap it to a fence post or tree branch. need to find mine

https://www.rei.com/media/product/777249

https://www.amazon.com/Pedco-UltraPo...b_title_sports

I have the original