Product Review: Joby GripTight ONE GP Magnetic Impulse

So no surprise, I take a ton of pictures and videos when I'm in the clinic.  I've relied on a cheapo flexible tripod for years for smartphone use, and a Gorillapod when I bring in my dSLR. I thought my little tripod was just fine...until I sat next to Dr. Sue, the Cancer Vet, at a recent meet-the-expert event. She pulls out this mini-tripod that looks much sturdier, AND HAS A WIRELESS REMOTE! So I'm geeking out about it....and had to have one of my own: the Joby GripTight ONE GP Magnetic Impulse. I can't believe I didn't get this sooner. You can watch the video for my full review and see how I'm using it in practice, but here are my top three favorite aspects: 

1. Portable and compact: The entire device folds together so neatly that I can throw it in my purse or camera bag without worrying about it taking up a ton of space. 
2. Magnetic: the feet of this bad boy are MAGNETIC! Extra stability on exam room tables, surgical tables, metal door and window frames, the sink, you name it! I love a little reassurance that my pricey smartphone will stay put and that I can get this guy in weird angles to take some great images. 
3. Wireless remote: there's nothing more awkward than having to start your video with the obtrusive finger and awkward reach. Look calm, cool and collected and start your videos remotely, or use the remote to snap pics from a camera set up from afar. 

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The full video review (with captions), is available on my Facebook page, or watch via YouTube below!