Joby makes flexible tripods, phone mounts, microphones and lights for photographers and video creators. The brand is best known for the GorillaPod, the bendy-legged tripod that wraps around branches and railings.
A good Joby order depends on matching tripod strength to your camera weight. It also helps to know which Joby accessories actually fit together.
Picking a GorillaPod by weight
GorillaPods are sold in load ratings, such as the 1K, 3K and 5K models. The number roughly reflects how many kilograms the tripod is designed to hold.
Weigh your camera with its heaviest lens and any mic or light attached. Choose a Joby GorillaPod rated comfortably above that total.
An underrated GorillaPod will sag when the legs are wrapped around something. That is the most common complaint, and it is avoided by sizing up.
Heads, plates and phone mounts
Many GorillaPod kits include a ball head, while others are legs only. Check the product page so you know whether you need a separate head.
Joby sells GripTight phone mounts that attach to a standard tripod thread. They let a phone sit on a GorillaPod or any regular tripod.
Check the phone width range on each GripTight model. Large phones in thick cases may need the bigger mount.
Vlogging kits
Joby sells vlogging bundles that pair a GorillaPod with a phone mount, light or mic. These are designed as a matched set for handheld recording.
The GorillaPod legs fold together to act as a handle. That makes it double as a selfie grip for walk-and-talk videos.
Compare the bundle with buying pieces individually. If you already own a Joby tripod, you may only need the mic or the light.
Wavo microphones
The Joby Wavo line includes on-camera shotgun mics and wireless systems. They improve audio a great deal over a built-in camera mic.
Check the connector and cable type against your camera or phone. Some phones need an adapter for a 3.5mm mic.
A Wavo mic mounts on a cold shoe, so make sure your rig has a free shoe or an extension arm.
Beamo lights
The Joby Beamo range covers small LED lights for creators. They are rechargeable and sized to sit on a cold shoe or small mount.
Look at brightness, colour temperature control and battery life on each Beamo page. These decide how useful the light is indoors.
Pairing a Beamo light with a GorillaPod lets you place light at odd angles. That is useful for desk and product shots.
Standard tripods and travel use
Joby also sells more conventional compact tripods alongside the GorillaPod. These suit shooters who want fixed height and easier levelling on flat ground.
The GorillaPod is at its best where there is no flat surface, such as a fence post, tree branch or car mirror. On a table, a standard tripod is quicker to set up.
For travel, compare the folded length and weight on each Joby page. The smaller GorillaPods fit in a jacket pocket or a small camera bag.
Building a complete Joby rig
Start with the GorillaPod rated for your heaviest set-up, then add a phone mount, a Wavo mic and a Beamo light as needed. Buying in that order avoids a tripod that is too weak for the full rig.
Joby sells small arms and cold shoe extensions for mounting several accessories at once. Check that each piece uses the same thread or shoe type.
Weigh the finished rig again once everything is attached. A mic, light and phone together can push a small GorillaPod past its limit.
Keep the GorillaPod leg joints clean and dry. Grit in the joints can make the legs slip over time.
Warranty and returns
Check the current Joby return window before you open and bend a new GorillaPod. Keep the packaging until you know the tripod holds your camera securely.
Joby products carry a manufacturer warranty, and the length can vary by product. Register your purchase if the site offers it, and keep the order email as proof.
If a Joby leg joint loosens early, contact support rather than trying to repair it yourself.
Where the Joby savings are
TRIPOD30 is the one to try on a GorillaPod order. Check at checkout that it applies to the Joby tripod you have chosen.
mic30 suits a Wavo microphone order. If your basket has both a tripod and a mic, try each code and keep the lower total.
JOBYHB takes $20 off, which beats a 30% code on a basket under about $67. On a small Joby order, test it first.
Common questions
Which GorillaPod fits a mirrorless camera?
Weigh your camera and lens, then pick a Joby GorillaPod rated above that. Many mirrorless set-ups suit a mid-range model.
Do Joby mounts fit other tripods?
GripTight mounts use a standard tripod thread. They fit most tripods with that thread.
Do I need a head for my GorillaPod?
Some kits include one and some do not. Check the Joby product page before ordering.
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