Selfie sticks gained their popularity due to their usefulness, not their practicality or an all over ‘top solution’ for selfies and photos of your travel adventures.
Thankfully, technology advancements move faster than the speed of light…
So… the smart (and creative) tech innovators keep giving us super cool gadgets to add to our camera gear.
However, as the innovations keep rolling in, smartphone and camera gear manufacturers are in a constant pursuit to provide the first choice, top quality, smartphone or camera gadgets.
Now, we all know that every seller will say that their product is THE best choice….
But, we don’t know for sure until we either read some trustworthy reviews or, get some proper hands-on experience.
Based on our team members experiences, online reviews, and extensive research; here is an ‘editor’s pick list’ of the most useful camera and smartphone gadgets for travel photography and selfies.
Bluetooth Selfie Remote by Mooni
- Lets you take smartphone selfies without a selfie stick or the awkward “fat arm” effect.
- Works from a distance up to 30 feet away.
- Adjust any camera mode, flash included.
- Works with all smartphones and tablets.
- Records videos with iPhone.
- Certified Bluetooth instant photographs.
JOBY GripTight GorillaPod
- Reliable grip for any smartphone device, with or without a case.
- Rubber grips and wrappable legs for mounting onto any kind of surface or object.
- Made of durable materials – ABS plastic, TPE, and stainless steel.
- Comes in different sizes – small phones, large phones and tablets.
Vinsic 20000mAh Power Bank
- Charges your phone from 0 to 72% within 30 minutes.
- 3 USB Outputs – QC USB & Smart USB & Type-C
- SIX Security Protection: over-temperature protection, over-current protection, over-voltage protection, input overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, ripple control.
Lifeproof Smartphone Armband
- Hands-free access to the smartphone camera, GPS, maps, and music.
- Mount your phone easily with one click, and remove with a twist.
- Mount phone in portrait or landscape.
- Combined with LifeProof phone case, provides maximum protection of your phone and makes it waterproof.
GoPro Suction Cup
- Mount on any surface or vehicle.
- Stays firm on speeds of up to 150mph.
- Provides a broad range of motion and stability for images and videos.
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip
- A lightweight, aluminum clip for professional cameras.
- Suitable for small sized to large pro cameras and DSLR’s.
- Attach it to any type of strap or belt for easy access.
- Keeps your camera safe and at hand during intense activities such as climbing, active photo shoots, sports shoots, etc.
- Access your camera, change lenses, with the press of a button.
- Expand or include it into your own camera gear system with additional photography gadgets such as; tripods, clamps, and binoculars.
