Have the Gorillapod with a small compact camera in use and I am much on business, it's always in the travel backpack with it. Whether attached to the railing, post or other strong points, the joints have proven by their deliberate sluggishness and the gum to be very slippery. Since I shoot more and more with time trigger in low light conditions, where the photo yield has then improved significantly. Now and then rich open aperture and image stabilizer is not, then the hour of the stand. Since then, we also make more group photographs, in which the camera can be adjusted nicely and all are in the picture. The stand also has a lockable quick release, which works fine, but I did had seldom in use. Had many years indeed repeatedly flirted with the Gorillapod, but thought it finally but to dispense. Now I have it always with you on the go and have often been in use, because it also fits nicely into your pocket. Now do not want to miss it. Strong buy recommendation!