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HOW TO CHOOSE A SELFIE STICK - which selfie stick is better than the difference between a monopod and a selfie stick

To solve the question of which selfie stick is better, let's first figure out what types of selfie sticks there are.

  1. Buttonless.

    Simple retractable rods without telephone control.

  2. Wired.

    To release the shutter, a button is built into the handle, which is connected to the phone with a cable. The cable ends with a standard audio plug that matches the headphone jack.

  3. With built-in Bluetooth-module.

    The module is built into the handle of the stick.

  4. With separate Bluetooth module.

    The module is attached to the stick as a separate remote control.

  5. With removable Bluetooth-module.

    The module can be on a stick or used separately.

What is the difference between a monopod and a selfie stick?

Nothing. These are synonymous names for the same device.

How to choose a selfie stick: the pros and cons of each type

Choosing a selfie stick is easy if you know the merits and demerits of each. At the same time, it will become clear which phones the selfie stick is suitable for.

Selfie stick type

"Pros"

"Minuses"

Buttonless

Cheap

Photo can only be taken with delayed shutter release or voice command

Wired

Non-volatile

  • You need a phone with an audio jack.
  • Audio recording may be disabled when shooting a video, because the phone recognizes the stick as a headset.
With built-in Bluetooth-module

The module cannot be lost

  • You need to monitor the battery charge level.
  • It discharges quickly in the cold.
  • Not a replaceable battery.
  • The coating on the handle can impair the function of the button
  • Remote shots cannot be taken.
With separate Bluetooth module

You can take pictures at a greater distance than the length of the stick

  • The module is easy to lose.
  • You need to monitor the battery level.
  • It discharges quickly in the cold.
With removable Bluetooth-module

  • You can take pictures at a greater distance than the length of the stick.
  • The module is transported as part of a stick.
  • You need to monitor the battery level.
  • It discharges quickly in the cold.

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How to choose the right selfie stick with Bluetooth

To choose a selfie stick that will delight you, consider the following details.

  • Groove along the pull-out parts

    It prevents the parts from scrolling. This prevents the phone from rotating downward under its own weight.

  • Phone holder tilt lock

    In some poles, the tilt of the phone is held in place by the tight arrangement of the holder's knee. However, it is more reliable when there is a screw. They can fix the angle "tightly" - which is extremely useful for extreme shooting.

  • Reliable bed for Bluetooth-module

    There are rubber stocks that tightly cover the module. It is easy to insert the module into them, it is not easy to “scratch out” it, and one has to hope that over time such a bed will not loosen. It is much better when there are grooves in the stock holding the module.

  • Three-button module

    On it, in addition to the shutter button, there are buttons for zooming in and out of focus. It looks interesting, but you can do the same with a photo in a photo editor.

  • Mirror

    Usually monopods are designed for the front camera, which in most phones is weak and does not have a flash. The mirror will allow you to shoot with the main camera, because in it you will see what the camera “sees”.

  • Tripod handle

    It is a handle with three extendable legs that turn the monopod into a tripod. You can move away from it and take a panoramic photo using a removable Bluetooth module.

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