The origin of the selfie stick is very early. It existed long before mobile phones had cameras.
In 1988, Donald N. Horn and Bern Levy submitted a patent application for a portable camera/monitor support rod. The patent described a long portable camera pole that could shoot from above, and the director could shoot on the monitor below. See the picture. First of all, some selfie sticks are compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems, while some can only use one operating system. If you want the selfie stick to be applicable to more 3C devices, you should pay attention to this when choosing.
Secondly, the tool used to control the selfie stick is also an important part of the operating experience: some selfie sticks need to be connected to Bluetooth on the mobile phone side and the selfie stick side respectively, and use a "shutter remote control" to operate. Although it is not necessary to press the shutter button on the camera or mobile phone, you need to press the remote control button. Some selfie sticks have control buttons set on the handle of the stick. After automatically identifying the mobile phone system through Bluetooth, you can directly press the button to take pictures without using an additional remote control.
In addition, the indicator of "photography response speed" is also very critical. If you have set up a pose but need a long response time to press the buttons, it will be really tiring.
Some selfie sticks can adjust the focus of the phone, but most cannot adjust the focus, and the adjustable focus operation may only be limited to certain brands. Judging from the "hardware configuration" of the selfie stick, the stretching range of most selfie sticks is between 24 and 94 cm, and there are also sizes between 65 and 135 cm. The choice of length can be determined according to different needs, but if you want Portable, the storage length of about 24 cm is more suitable for putting in a travel backpack.
The effective range of Bluetooth connection is generally about 10 meters. If you want a more "wide-angle" effect, you can choose a selfie stick that can be stretched to 135 cm. In addition, it is also very important whether the mobile phone holder on the front end of the selfie stick supports large-angle rotation. Some selfie sticks are set to rotate at a 360-degree angle, and some can reach 720-degree three-dimensional rotation.
Generally speaking, the weight of the selfie stick is between 88~160g, and the load-bearing capacity is about 500g. However, when choosing, you should pay attention to its locking function to ensure that mobile phones or other electronic devices will not be used during use. If it slips, swings, etc., otherwise, not only will you not get good shooting results, but it may also cause damage to your camera. The position of the shooting button on the selfie stick should be reasonably designed, basically within the control range of the thumb, and comfortable to click. The shooting buttons of some selfie sticks are hard to the touch and may cause discomfort when used for long periods of time.
In addition, from the material point of view, ordinary selfie sticks use stainless steel, while more advanced ones use carbon fiber. This material is light in texture and has good impact absorption, which is more suitable for selfie sticks, but the cost is also high. It will increase accordingly and be reflected in the price.
It is worth noting that "hand shake" may occur when using a selfie stick. The longer the stick, the worse the shaking, and the anti-shake function of the mobile phone is not good enough. In fact, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) prohibits the import and use of radio frequency devices, including computers, fax machines, electronic devices, radio receiving and transmitting equipment, radio-controlled toys, telephones, personal computers and other product devices that may harm personal safety. There are FCC standards. Due to the use of Bluetooth technology, selfie sticks sold in the United States must meet FCC technical standards.