I no longer need to hold the phone/camera for my wife's selfies thanks to this selfie stick. I give her a hard time always that she has T-Rex arms and can't take her own selfies because you can never see any of the background in the photo or people get cut off. No more! The stick is durable, well made, and well priced. The stand comes right out forming your tripod or extends for selfie stick. The head holding the phone pivots for many different angled shots but holds the phone (with case) in your desired position without drooping or repositioning. We did on a couple occasions have problems with the Bluetooth disconnecting from the phone requiring resync to the phone. It occurs with inactivity presumably to save on battery life of the remote. The remote was responsive and connects quickly to the phone. it is compact in size and was able to fit in pockets or women's cross body shoulder bags. The phone holder will also flip orientation for whichever angle you want. Highly recommend this device. Read more
Before I found a magnetic selfie stick with a 60-inch tripod, this was my go-to selfie stick—and it went on a lot of adventures with me. It’s been reliable, easy to use, and served me well for quite some time. I eventually switched because I prefer the convenience of a magnetic attachment, especially since my phone is larger (an iPhone Pro Max). That said, this is still a solid selfie stick and a good option for anyone who doesn’t need a magnetic mount. Read more
Works as advertised. Remote initially failed to show fully charged with the LED. I put it on the charger and it came to life within about 10 minutes with a full charge. Used it to take photos and videos on my iPhone. Simple as setting the camera and clicking the remote to activate the shutter. For videos a second push on the remote stops recording. ADDED VALUE: You can use the remote ANYTIME - even without the selfie stick - to control the camera. Be aware that the telescoping shaft has a groove running through all sections to provide enhanced strength and rigidity. This feature means that you cannot swivel the camera around the tripod “pole” when it is standing upright. You can only spin the whole tripod. The picture claiming 270 degree rotation is really about adjusting the camera from portrait to landscape orientation - and beyond. When first opening the box be aware that there are decals restricting normal movement. The tripod legs have a mostly transparent band near the top that prevents automatic opening. Remove it and they work perfectly. The removable remote also has a nearly transparent label holding it in place. Remove it. Another important issue. The manufacturer goes to great lengths to warn you to NOT pull open and push closed the tripod legs by direct contact. Some video product reviews even show this bad practice to open and close the legs. Instead, let the opening and closing of the extendable “pole” move the tripod legs. There is even a yellow label on the priduct about this. Remove it and reattach it along the central shaft for future reference. Also READ THE INSTRUCTIONS about opening and closing the unit to prevent damage. Nice unit at a good price. Some camera positions may result in tripod being unstable and falling over. Use a pro trick of a small sandbag on the lifting legs to keep it stable. Or use a book bag, coat, etc as a substitute. I like it! Read more
I recently underwent cataract surgery on both eyes, and my new lenses both have a focal range between 8 and 18 inches, so I an unable to watch TV until my eyes are fully healed and I can get new prescription glasses for distance, which is about six weeks out. I purchased this item so that I can watch videos on my smart phone, and it is ideal for this purpose. It comes with a small "Bluetooth" switch, that when paired with a smartphone, will allow you to remotely activate the shutter when using the stick to take selfies. A couple of things to know about this unit: It has three legs built into the base to allow it to be used as a tripod, and the way to extend those feet is to telescope the stick to it's maximum length. It is important to note that if you try to pull the tripod legs out of the base without extending the telescoping sections all the way first, the folding tripod leg mechamisms can be damaged. The jaws on the end of the stick have a very strong sping to clamp the phone securely. There is no chance that the phone can come loose while attached to the stick, but one downside is that the spring is so strong it can be difficult to remove the phone without putting excessive force on the tiny tilt. The telescoping sections are very tight/snug to each other too, but that ensures that once the desired extension length is set, the distance placement won't slip or vary. Overall, a great deal of thought went into the engineering of this fine tool, and the quality of the fabrication craftsmanship is excellent, but in normal use, whilst pulling on the sections or clamp springs, one must constantly be aware that the tiny hinge at the tip is somewhat fragile and should not be overly twisted or torqued. But if you are careful, and treat it like a wristwatch or fishing pole, this can be a useful instrument for many years. Read more
This selfie stick is awesome I lived in Spain for a year and took this everywhere enhancing my picture angles and great for videos love the remote works great. Read more
