Jumping in here because ive gone through like five different setups for travel vlogging over the years. Honestly, the problem with those flexible ones is the ball-and-socket joints are just plastic friction. They fail eventually, ngl. Since youre on a budget but want something that wont die in Tokyo, look at all-metal options. I've been using the SmallRig Tabletop Tripod BUT2664 lately. Its made of aluminum alloy, so it basically never wears out like a GorillaPod does. It holds about 2kg which is plenty for an R50 even with a heavier lens. Another solid pick is the Ulanzi MT-24 Metal Desktop Tripod. It has a cold shoe on the side for a mic and the legs have actual locking positions. Way more reliable for walking around Shibuya than a flimsy plastic grip, and usually leaves you with enough cash for some extra ramen.

In my experience, those flexible legs are a total nightmare once the friction joints wear out. I've tried many travel setups over the years, and honestly, you want something rigid if youre hitting Tokyo hard. I remember dragging a bulky rig through Shibuya years ago and my wrist was dead by noon... For the R50, you need something with a decent grip diameter so you arent cramping up. I usually point people toward these for that sub-70 budget:

• SmallRig Tabletop Mini Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head
• Ulanzi MT-16 Extendable Camera Tripod with 1.5kg Payload
• Manfrotto Pixi EVO 2-Section Mini Tripod for Entry-level DSLRs The Ulanzi is a sleeper hit because it extends to 15 inches which helps for wide framing. The Pixi EVO is way better than the base model because it supports up to 2.5kg and has two leg angles for better stability. Just check the ball head tension when you get it... cheap ones start to droop under the R50 weight after five minutes of walking tho.