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I'm getting serious about taking video of my swing and all that. I'm looking to get a tripod that will do this but don't want to lug a mega-contraption to the range. I think I'm going to get this:

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom


and the SLR version


I was debating between the SLR-Zoom and SLR but the Zoom version just holds up more weight, and I'm paranoid. I'll be using it to hold up my small Canon A620 and/or a Sony Mini-DV camcorder..you think it's overkill..and I should jsut get the SLR version?

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I'll be using it to hold up my small Canon A620 and/or a Sony Mini-DV camcorder..you think it's overkill..and I should jsut get the SLR version?

I think I'm going to rig something up, but it'll just be a stake I can stick into the ground with a bolt on the end (I'll rig up a little something). I'll just shove it in the ground.

The GorillaPods are nice, but a stake you can just slide into your golf bag or something. It can double as a training aid, too.

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Thats unfortunate you have to buy that, if it costs a bit of money.

I got one of those included in the box when I got my Video Camera. Not the exact same brand or anything. But it does the exact same.
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It looks like the SLR version has a bit more manueverability at the top..decisions..decisions..

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Trust me, the SLR version is more than good enough for a camcorder and especially a little A620. The bigger version is only there to accomodate huge lenses, which you don't have. You really don't need much for this job. I bet the pocket camera Gorilla Pod would do the trick.

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Trust me, the SLR version is more than good enough for a camcorder and especially a little A620. The bigger version is only there to accomodate huge lenses, which you don't have. You really don't need much for this job. I bet the pocket camera Gorilla Pod would do the trick.

Do you have a Gorillapod? Yes, I was also leaning toward the SLR version but just don't want to get it to regret it.

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Do you have a Gorillapod? Yes, I was also leaning toward the SLR version but just don't want to get it to regret it.

I have something similar to, but much smaller than, the Gorillapod. It works fine even with my biggish Canon S2IS.


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I went with the SLR version. Hopefully get some videos of my swing and try to post them here.lol

FYI: Anyone who's interested you can get 15% off if you use coupon code "GorillapodLOVE" ..no I don't work for them but I'm cheap and just browsed for it in Google..see for yourself.

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