Saw this today on Gizmodo:

"As well as tweaking its Gorillapod flexible gripping tripod design in the Gogo model, to support all sorts of gadgets, Joby's now applied some real beefing-up techniques to its original camera-tripod version and created the Gorillapod Focus, designed for heavier camera gear. Made from aluminum so it weighs just 1.1 pounds itself, it can nonetheless support pro-video or SLR equipment that weighs up to 11 pounds, and of course fasten it/dangle it from all sorts of places you wouldn't normally mount a tripod. The Focus is due soon for a similarly beefed-up price of $150."

It shows a Canon XH-A1 supported by the new tripod.

Tripods: Gorillapod Focus is Muscled-Up Bendy Tripod For Hefty Cameras (http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/401643691/gorillapod-focus-is-muscled+up-bendy-tripod-for-hefty-cameras)

Moved to Special Mounts.

Thanks for posting this... I use a GorillaPod for my Elph. It's a great product.

Has anyone given this a go yet?

I'd be mounting a Panasonic DVX100B to it, which is within specified load. Intention is not just to have a portable tripod, but for low-angle shots too. I had looked at a hi-hat, but these are all pretty expensive. Would need an adapter I think, to be able to put my Vinten Pro-6HDV (aka Manfrotto 503HDV) head on it. Or would I?

I will going over it within 10 days, and just to let you know, Joby is selling it here (http://joby.com/store/#focus) for $110, including shipping.