Why is it called a Gorillapod? Because like a gorilla, it is 5 feet tall, weighs 500lbs, and is critically endangered in the wild. Furthermore, I am being told that this is incorrect, and that it is called a Gorillapod because it looks like it has a gorilla posture in some positions. Either way, it is a handy compact accessory suited to holding most small cameras. This model has a handy quick-release plate.