Gorillapod or similar?

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I'd like to have a compact tripod to take on holidays. It needs to take up minimal space as luggage is always very restricted on the flights we take. I was thinking maybe a Gorillapod would be suitable, but would be open to alternatives. It will be used for long-exposure shots with my 10-stopper. In the past I've used a beanbag, but it isn't always practical. I'm only planning to use it with my 18-55mm lens, so weight won't be too much of an issue.
Any other ideas?

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I have the gorilla pod SLR zoom which is a great carry around for the gadget bag and especially when you are on the limits of getting a shot handheld. However because of its very flexible design I feel it would be too bouncy ( best way I can describe it, anyone who uses a gorillapod will know what i mean) for long 10stopper exposures. Something with rigid legs would probably suit better (The SLIK mini series comes to mind) but you do lose the versatility of the G pod.
 
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Depends how you use a GorillaPod. Used with the legs splayed (ie, as a tripod), I'm not altogether happy with my SLR Zoom, even with short, light lenses attached. Wrap the legs firmly around something I trust not to move and I'm happy for even a much heavier 24-70 f/2.8 to be held properly for long (up to 30 seconds, if not more) exposures. For ease of positioning, I have a small, light ballhead atop my SLR Zoom and it works a treat!
 
also got a Gorillapod SLR Zoom. worked great on an entry level crop camera, but it creeps slightly with my full frame and heavy lenses. it's usable with 2 legs forward supporting the lens, but if the camera is rotated in such a way one the lens is over 1 leg, it would not support it properly.

(that's 5D mk2 with 24-105mm f4L lens, lens weights about 700g with hood. lens alone is probably heavier than an entry level camera + lens)

SLR zoom really should be called entry-level SLR. your mileage may vary, but it should be fine with your camera. as said, get one with ballhead, it really helps.
 
Gorilla Pod SLR certainly wouldn't be stable enough IMO, had one with my old m4/3 gear, it was ok as long as there was no breeze but put a heavy lens (even just a metal bodied prime!) and it'd be too unstable. It found a use as a flash stand!
 
I have the gorrilapod focus, it holds the D800 with 70-200 attached. Once you work the legs into shape, curl them up a bit, it holds steady. I use a manfrotto ball head on it.
 
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