Simple, smart idea: three molded plastic legs with ball-and-socket-type joints that bend almost 360 degrees, ring and foot grips, and a quick-release plate. The Joby Gorilla Pod is a new lightweight tripod which allows you to put yourself in the picture. It’s Also the lightest and most versatile camera tripod available today. It will firmly secure your compact digital camera to virtually any surface. Designed for smaller, lightweight cameras, its innovative design allows placement in a variety of places that traditional tripods just can’t manage.