JOBY expands the GorillaPod Collection and launches the TelePod and HandyPod series
JOBY, creator of mounts, stands and grips for the latest mobile and imaging devices, will present at photokina 2018 with an array of their products. JOBY released the GorillaPod flexible tripod over ten years ago and are expanding the GorillaPod Collection with the GorillaPod Rig, GorillaPod Mobile Rig, and GripTight PRO 2 GorillaPod. JOBY is also releasing the GorillaPod Video PRO, a new GorillaPod line designed with a fluid video head for DSLR and mirrorless videography. The GorillaPod Video PRO series is available in two sizes, the GorillaPod 3K Video PRO and the GorillaPod 5K Video PRO. While the GorillaPod 3K Video PRO can accommodate hardware up to 3 kg, the GorillaPod 5K Video PRO up to 4 kg. Both models include a GorillaPod Arm that can be mounted by ¼”-20 for extra accessories, such as lights or microphones.
In addition, JOBY is launching two new products for smartphonography, the TelePod and HandyPod series. The TelePod series include the GripTight PRO TelePod and TelePod Mobile that provide grips to plus-size smartphones. Meanwhile, The TelePod 325 and TelePod PRO Kit in the TelePod series are designed for vlogging, overhead shots and stability, supporting point-and-shoot, 360, action or mirrorless cameras and more.
The HandyPod Series of compact tripods – the HandyPod, HandyPod Mobile and HandyPod Mobile Plus – provides stability and empowers users to capture quality content using smartphones and small cameras. The HandyPod series functions as a mini tripod or handheld support, and works with a variety of JOBY mounts and is applicable for smartphones, point-and-shoot compacts, mirrorless cameras and accessories weighing under 1 kg. It is available in black and in two other different colour combinations, dark blue and Mars green, from January 2019. Featuring the JOBY GripTight ONE mount, the HandyPod Mobile can be used as a tripod or as a handheld support. The HandyPod Mobile Plus features the JOBY GripTight ONE Mount and the Impulse Bluetooth remote shutter, allowing for remote or one-handed shooting in a simple package.
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