Joby Introduces Gorillamobile Tripod for iPhones

I didn’t know until today that the iPhone had created its own branch of videography – iPhoneography. That’s the reason flexible tripod-maker Joby gives for introducing the Gorillamobile for the 3G and GS. “The proliferation of ‘iPhoneography,’ in addition to the 3GS’ video and camera upgrade, has only increased the already demonstrated need for an adaptable iPhone stand,” Joby CEO Forrest Baringer-Jones said.

Joby has adapted its line of Gorillapod tripods for the iPhone. Unlike previous versions, which attached to the iPhone via a suction cup, the Gorillamobile includes a custom soft-touch iPhone case that then connects directly to the articulated Gorillamobile tripod.

Along with the case, the Gorillamobile includes two-dozen bendable leg joints that can be positioned in endless combinations. Rubberize foot grips provide a stable contact with any surface.

Just in case you want to switch-out your iPhone for another camera, the tripod comes with two adhesive clips that leave no messy residue and a universal camera mount.

The $40 price of the tripod set is reasonable, according to Gadget Lab. “Compare that to the average $30 for an iPhone case and it looks like a pretty good value,” wrote Charlie Sorrel.

There have been previous attempts to find the ultimate iPhone tripod. Over the summer, Zgrip unveiled the Zgrip iPhone Jr. which included multiple “fingers” that grasped the iPhone. The Zgrip iPhone Jr. then attached to a standard tripod. An innovative alternative was the Monsterpod, an orange and black blob of Viscoelastic Polymer, allowing the ufo-shaped device to stick to virtually any surface.

[Via Joby and Gadget Lab]

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