Gorillapods are flexible, multi-jointed camera tripods that can be bent around door handles, tree limbs and other objects for self-portraits pretty much anywhere. Now comes the Gorillapod Micro, a simpler, svelter model that can remain attached to a camera all the time for setup in a flash. The tiny Micro has three zinc alloy legs that can grip even uneven surfaces with their rubberized feet. The legs, though not multi-jointed, fan out from an aluminum positioning ball that allows 36 degrees of movement in any direction. The Micro screws into the tripod plate that comes standard on most cameras. Collapsed, the legs hug the camera, so the whole thing fits in all but the tightest camera pouches. The tripod comes in two sizes, the Micro 250 for smaller cameras weighing up to 8.8 ounces, and the Micro 800 for cameras weighing up to 28.2 ounces. Bigger cameras may require bigger Gorillapod models.
Gorillapod Micro 250, $19.95, Micro 800, $29.95; at
Judi Dash, Gear & Gadgets Syndicate
