GorrillaPOD???

[EchoZA]

Anyone own one of these? What's you views? I'm looking at the DSLR Zoom version to add to my kit.

 

[bwana]

Very useful.

 

[EchoZA]

Very useful.

Thanks bwana, I only really need the standard SLR version, but I'm thinking ahead

 

[bwana]

Get the biggest you can afford.

 

[MadMailMan]

Anyone own one of these? What's you views? I'm looking at the DSLR Zoom version to add to my kit.

I have that one but it struggles to hold up my 7D with the 70-200 f4 L on it.

 

[EchoZA]

Currently I have a 550D with the twin lens bundle, I also have a Manfroto tripod from my old SONY PD150 days, so the GorillaPOD is just a back up and easier to travel with

 

[noxibox]

Definitely worth having.

 

[EchoZA]

Managed to pick up a GorillaPOD SLR ZOOM (in eco friendly packaging) for R439 today but ended up spending more on ND filters, Polarizing filters, lens hoods etc but still a deal in the end!

 

[EchoZA]

The same store has a GorillaPOD FOCUS, selling for R1300, I hid it at the back of the rack and will pick it up this weekend

 

[MadMailMan]

Managed to pick up a GorillaPOD SLR ZOOM (in eco friendly packaging) for R439 today but ended up spending more on ND filters, Polarizing filters, lens hoods etc but still a deal in the end!

MOAR!!!! That's why I'm not allowed into any camera shops anymore. I "pop" in for some AA batteries and come out with a new point 'n shoot, filters, bags, flashes, lenses, etc etc. I just can't help myself.

 

[EchoZA]

I did the same again this morning. Logged onto ORMS.CO.ZA to order "just" a battery grip for my 550D and ended up ordering other bits and pieces as well.

 

[RanzB]

I did the same again this morning. Logged onto ORMS.CO.ZA to order "just" a battery grip for my 550D and ended up ordering other bits and pieces as well.

How much did that come to? I need one for a used 40D I'm thinking of buying.

 

[EchoZA]

R1495 for the BG-E8 (fits 550D) https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/photography/camera-accessories-1/battery-grips

The one you would need is the BG-E2N @ R2690, have a look under the used section (S6545 Canon EOS 40D Body + GRIP R4800.00)

https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/used-gear/

 

[RanzB]

R1495 for the BG-E8 (fits 550D) https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/photography/camera-accessories-1/battery-grips

The one you would need is the BG-E2N @ R2690, have a look under the used section (S6545 Canon EOS 40D Body + GRIP R4800.00)

https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/used-gear/

Thanks a lot mate!

 

[EchoZA]

My goods from ORMS arrived this afternoon! Very impressed with their service and delivery time! Considering it was sent from CPt last night at +-5:45pm and was at my local P.O. midday today The extended battery grip makes the world of difference to the 550D, now it feels like the 7D it strives too be