GorillaPod

[Anewman]

If there is a remote available, it is the first MUST.
If not you should put it on timer, if you press the shutter release manually movement created will cancel out your pod. Keep the ISO low and set the aperture to get you a good exposure at around 5-10 seconds which will give you nice long trails.

 

[DizneyNutz]

Anewman was speaking of nice trails for wishes. This would be opposite for Spectro, where you don't want the shutter open long or else you will get blurry photos. I am not familiar with you camera, but as anewman said, if taking photos of wishes f8 and a low ISO are generally the standard. For parades however you need a wide aperature and a higher ISO to freeze the motion. Your two examples require opposite settings.

 

[Code]

That makes me afraid to buy one & i have been wanting one for my S3.

Has anyone else had any problems with their gorilla-pod?

The SLR version (the medium sized one) easily supports my Olympus E-510 which weighs significantly more than the Canon S3. Just don't get the smallest one...

 

[handicap18]

Yep, no need for a gorilla pod for Spectro. For that set your ISO as high as it can go, ie: 800 or 1250 (looks like your camera can go to 3200, but that will create A LOT of noise, so its up to you if you want to go that high) and set your aperture as wide as it will allow, which at the wide end of your camera is f/3.3. You may also want to adjust your exposure compensation or set things to manual and set you shutter to 1/50th or 1/60th to stop the movement of the floats. Images may be a bit dark, but you can apply some brightness in PP.

For Wishes, you'll need the gorillapod on top of a trashcan or on a fence. Like others said, ISO 200 or thereabouts, with a PnS I would go with f/5.6 and shutter speed between 2 and 5 seconds. If you don't have a remote shutter release, then use your self timer set to 2 seconds. This way you wont shake the camera when the shutter opens and give you blurred photos from your finger.

Have fun and post your pics when you get back.

 

[laalaa]

Thanks for your replies folks.

So im getting understand all this ISO stuff. I had already heard about setting my ISO low, so fingers crossed that will not be a problem.

As for shutter speed, when i go into the shutter speed menu, it only gives me these options 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8. What would i pick for wishes? 1?

Im not sure what u mean when u talk about f? What is this? When i take i picture, i can view the settings used. Like the f setting, but cant change it.

On my menu, this is what i have

White balance
Apect ratio - 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Metering mode - Multiple,Centre Weighted or Spot
Burst - 3pics/sec or 2pics/sec
Cont. AF - ON/OFF
AF Mode - 9 area focusing, 3 area focusing, 1 area focusing or spot focus.
Colour - Vivid, Warm, Natural, Cool
Optical Image Stabilizer Mode 1-Constant Correction, Mode 2 correction when shutter button pressed
Flash - Forced off/Slow Sync Red Eye/Forced Flash on/Auto Red Eye Reduction

I guess i wont know until i start taking pics and see what works and what doesnt

 

[S. C.]

The SLR version (the medium sized one) easily supports my Olympus E-510 which weighs significantly more than the Canon S3. Just don't get the smallest one...

 

[rtphokie]

$22 from cyberguys.com

I've ordered various items from cyberguys and have been impressed with the service. Not a bad price for the Gorillapod

 

[206bones]

Has anyone used a gorillapod instead of a traditional tripod? Should be lighter to carry [I have carried a tripod several times...].

Any suggestions on best place to purchase, to support a digital SLR?

Thanks.

 

[squitty]

We have not used ours in WDW yet, but have used it at home. It's ok.

We purchased the slr zoom one from Amazon. We have the Canon rebel xti/400D

 

[deletedpenguin]

I have it, and use it on a regular basis. It's not great for heavy lens (doesn't work all that well with my 70-200 f/2.8L), nor would I use it for a really long exposure, but it does the job and does it well for those shots that are just too slow for handheld. It's a good addition to a regular tripod.

 

[steery1]

I think its great. I have an "slr zoom" version, again bought from Amazon.
I use it with a cheap tripod head from a local camera store which gives me a lot more control, and it slips nicely into the side of my camerabag.

I used it on this shot, set it on a trash can and on the set of photos taken I used bulb mode with exposures up to 45 sec.

 

[Suburbanmom]

I have the one for the zoom SLR too. I've used it a couple times, here's a photo I took at the Kalahari Waterpark a few weekends ago. I wrapped the gorillapod around one of the railings.

The only issue I've encounted is that it is difficult (if not impossible) to take a portrait-style shot....only landscape.

 

[steery1]

The only issue I've encounted is that it is difficult (if not impossible) to take a portrait-style shot....only landscape.

Thats why I got the little tripod head for mine. It lets you take landscape and portrait shots.

 

[wkrider]

I used mine for this photo...I really like how convenient it is, I can strap it to the outside of my LowPro with no problem.

 

[iggbees]

i like my gorillapod for my p&s better than the one i have for my dslr. the gorillapod for the dslr seems to not be able to support it very well, since the lenses can make it top heavy. it does a fine job when it's just standing, but when you try to wrap it around a railing i've had problems with it drooping. it's convenient to carry, that's for sure. the places that it works best is wrapped around railings, on top of trash cans, and perched in strange places (ie. if the ground is uneven, like on a rock formation). i've got some amazing pictures with my gorillapod and my p&s, things i would have never caught if i didn't have a little stand like that.

 

[boBQuincy]

Even the SLR-Zoom model has trouble with longer lenses, and it loosens up after time (Joby said this is normal). A 30D and 70-200 f/4 is really too much for the Gorilla, even when new.

Otherwise, it is a really good tool. I use a Velbon ball head with it. This photo was taken using one in a flower pot (no flowers were harmed in the making of this photo).

 

[Code]

Middle-sized Gorillapod + Olympus E-510 + 11-22 f/2.8-3.5

 

[tekoa]

Purchased the slr gorillapod from Amazon. Have not used it yet I bought it for our upcoming trip to WDW. 29 days and counting

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Hi everyone,

I'm sure you get plenty of tripod questions on here but I couldn't find a thread specific to the gorillapod, pictured below.

On many photography threads, i've seen beautiful pictures that were taken with this gorillapod tripod and I was curious about it.

First of all, I'm shooting with a Canon PowerShot point and shoot and I'm looking for a tripod to take to WDW with us thats easy and quick to set up. Size/height isn't really a problem, we bought a backpack with a tripod holder deal.

What I'm wondering is, are there really enough things for the Gorillapod to hang on to at WDW to get the pictures you wanted to take or should we get a conventional tripod that you set on the ground? Is it sturdy when it hangs on to poles or do you need to tweak it a lot to make sure it doesnt fall? I'm not looking to spend more than $50 so at that budget, what do you think is the best choice for me?

Thanks for all your help in advance!

 

[duckyislost]

I have one of these on order, so I'm curious too. I know I've seen a pic on the boards of a gorillapod clinging to a lampost on Main St. What else do people hook them to? I've always been wary of bringing a full tripod to Disney for fear of someone tripping over it. (Other than it being a pain to carry around.) ~ducky