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Members News Monthly Image Competition April 2012 |
03/10/11
New Additions to the Popular GorillaPod Family Support Compact System Cameras and Photography On-the-Go.
JOBY is pleased to announce the launch of three new portable tripods
to extend the innovation of the massively popular GorillaPod product
line: the GorillaPod Micro 250, GorillaPod Micro 800 and GorillaPod
Hybrid. The three new products are designed to meet the needs of today’s
digital camera consumer, whether an enthusiast who shoots on-the-go with
a point-and-shoot camera or prosumer sporting the latest compact system
camera.
“The JOBY brand has its heritage in photography – that creative passion
is in our blood,” explains chief executive officer Forrest Baringer-Jones.
“Since the GorillaPod Original launched more than five years ago, we’ve
made it our mission to inspire consumers with innovative camera
accessories. We’re thrilled to strengthen our core family of GorillaPod
flexible tripods with the new GorillaPod Hybrid designed specifically
for popular compact system cameras and new GorillaPod Micro series, a
pair of revolutionary, portable, always-on micro tripods. At $19.95 -
$39.95, the products make perfect gifts for any type of photographer.”
Forever at your camera’s side, GorillaPod Micro is the indispensable
companion for your point-and-shoot as the first always-on tripods that
offer the stability, range of movement and versatility of full-size
supports. Elegantly concealed beneath the base of the camera, the sleek
form is convenient to carry and easily fits in any camera case or
pocket. The aluminum and zinc alloy construction is engineered for
dependable stability, quick deployment and precise ball positioning.
Plus, the colorful rubber grips provide rock-solid footing on any
surface. Now you can capture crisp low-light landscapes, join group
portraits and record time-lapse party scenes, wherever your adventures
take you.
The GorillaPod Micro series represents a revolution in
camera positioning and stabilization on-the-go with sleek, always-on
tripods that feature a machined aluminum positioning ball with up to 36°
of movement in any direction. The GorillaPod Micro 250 supports
point-and-shoot cameras weighing up to 250g (8.8 oz.), while the
GorillaPod Micro 800 supports hybrid cameras weighing up to 800g (1.75
lbs.).
Designed for the rapidly growing segment of compact system cameras
(CSC), the GorillaPod Hybrid supports cameras weighing up to 1kg (2.2
lbs.) and is the perfect versatile tripod for the demanding, active
photographer. The flexible, wrappable legs provide rock-solid
stabilization on any surface and integrated aluminum ball head (±90°
tilt, 360° pan) enable precise positioning to capture
professional-quality images without the size and weight of a traditional
full-size tripod system. Whether you’re staging a last-second street
portrait, shooting time-lapse photos or recording stable, shake-free
video, GorillaPod Hybrid unleashes the power of your hybrid camera.
The $19.95 GorillaPod Micro 250 is available in grey, red, and blue. The
GorillaPod Micro 800 retails for $29.95 in grey, while the GorillaPod
Hybrid is available in grey and red for $39.95. All three new GorillaPod
products are available for purchase today at popular photography,
consumer electronics, outdoor retailers and internet stores, including
Adorama, Amazon.com, B&H Camera, J&R Camera, Samy’s Camera, JOBY.com and
more.
ABOUT JOBY
JOBY creates iconic, award-winning photo, mobile and lighting products
that inspire the creative and active lifestyle. We believe great design
starts with a user-centric approach, is functional yet playful, and
enhances people’s lives. Founded in 2005 with the introduction of the
industry-defining and best-selling GorillaPod, JOBY is a global,
privately-held company headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices
in Geneva, Switzerland; Tokyo, Japan and Shenzhen, China. For more
information please visit
JOBY.com.
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