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Short Guide to Selfie Sticks

Selfie sticks aren't so new; after all, they have been here in some type or the other since the 1990s, as basically these are reversed monopods having handles. However, the growing popularity of smartphone cameras coupled with the intent of recording whatever we do with our camera, has caused the resultant growth of selfie sticks. They are indeed useful tools that can be employed for low or high angle shots, and they can be doubled up to work as monopods and hiking sticks too.

There is not much of a difference between various selfie sticks, and that is the reason for their increasing popularity. Five factors needing your consideration while looking for the most suitable appropriate one for your camera include:


  • the compatibility of camera with mounts;
  • its length when getting folded, and its reach;
  • the remote control capacity;
  • its built-in quality plus load capacity;
  • and specific applications or accessories like secondary mounts, mirrors or the capability of shooting underwater.


Compatibility of mounts with cameras

It's not worthwhile having a selfie stick if it is unable to grasp your camera. Thankfully, the majority of models remain versatile enough to be mounted on a tripod stand with a thread size of ¼"-20. You can also get models incorporating the facility of getting mounted on smartphones and GoPro cameras. DSLR, long zoom and point-to-shoot type cameras, as well as the bigger mirror-less variety can't match selfie sticks due to their heavy weight.

Remote Control

The majority of selfie sticks intended for use with smartphones incorporate some kind of a remote control for the shutter, allowing you to activate your shot through the handle. Many come with a free application that connects the phone with the handle. Then, there are some using an onboard wire, while some others employ Bluetooth technology for activating the cameras through their handles.

The main purpose of a selfie stick is to bring out your camera and distance it away from you only to the extent that it includes you and your friends, plus some elements in the background, to deliver a pleasant picture. The usual length of such products is about 35 inches, which more than suffices for doing such tasks. The maximum limit in certain cases is set to nineteen inches, offering better pocket ability. Yet, there are others which may offer an extensive range or compactness when being folded. Though the majority of selfie sticks can be folded to a length of nearly eight inches, you can find some which can be collapsed to shorter lengths, and thus get easily accommodated in your pocket, purse or backpack.

Specialty Sticks

In case you want to experiment with any specific application, or want to assess your talents as a photographer, you can find quite a few additional devices, particularly for capturing action in the air, or even underwater, as well as for taking smoother shots.

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