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The XShot 2.0 is a telescopic camera extender that allows the photographer to be in the pictures and videos they capture. It attaches to any compact digital camera or camcorder. Extends to 37 inches and closes to 9 inches. Ideal for travelers, families, social media, sporting events and vloggers for making videos. With the XShot 2.0 no one gets left out of the picture. Whether you use it for groups, video or traveling solo, this camera extender allows you to be in the picture and capture the full background.
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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Xshot 2.0 competes for the space occupied by Quikpod. Both units merit consideration.
Briefly, the Quikpod Pro comes with a set of tiny tripod legs which convert the unit into a surprisingly useful tabletop tripod. The Quikpod also comes with a useful case and belt clip. It has a mirror like device that permits some attempt at composing your frame. It is a worthwhile unit.
The Xshot, however, has some advantages. First of all, the Xshot will hold a slightly heavier camera, up to 24 ounces as opposed to the Quikpod's 15. More importantly, the Xshot extends to 37", twice the length of the Quikpod. That extra distance has a great impact on how much of the background you capture in the shot, especially with the wide-angle lenses of many recent point 'n shoot cameras. The extra length also makes a big difference with cameras that have the equivalent of a 35mm lens. (The much more expensive Quickpod DSLR will handle cameras up to 8 pounds and extends to 53".)
The Xshot is made of telescoping tubes, which permit you to easily choose the amount of extension you want. The camera mount has a rubberized surface and a thumbwheel for tightening. The head itself has a substantial wing nut for tightening. I had trouble getting the unit absolutely tight, though the slight play left did not allow the camera to flop forward from the position I set it in.
The Xshot collapses to about 9" long. At that length, it lends itself handily to be used as a camera grip in the left hand, with the right being used for zoom and shutter controls. Extended out by one or two sections, the unit can also be used - if you are careful - as a chest pod, which could come in handy for longer exposures. But be careful: the tubing sections collapse easily.... Read more ›
Briefly, the Quikpod Pro comes with a set of tiny tripod legs which convert the unit into a surprisingly useful tabletop tripod. The Quikpod also comes with a useful case and belt clip. It has a mirror like device that permits some attempt at composing your frame. It is a worthwhile unit.
The Xshot, however, has some advantages. First of all, the Xshot will hold a slightly heavier camera, up to 24 ounces as opposed to the Quikpod's 15. More importantly, the Xshot extends to 37", twice the length of the Quikpod. That extra distance has a great impact on how much of the background you capture in the shot, especially with the wide-angle lenses of many recent point 'n shoot cameras. The extra length also makes a big difference with cameras that have the equivalent of a 35mm lens. (The much more expensive Quickpod DSLR will handle cameras up to 8 pounds and extends to 53".)
The Xshot is made of telescoping tubes, which permit you to easily choose the amount of extension you want. The camera mount has a rubberized surface and a thumbwheel for tightening. The head itself has a substantial wing nut for tightening. I had trouble getting the unit absolutely tight, though the slight play left did not allow the camera to flop forward from the position I set it in.
The Xshot collapses to about 9" long. At that length, it lends itself handily to be used as a camera grip in the left hand, with the right being used for zoom and shutter controls. Extended out by one or two sections, the unit can also be used - if you are careful - as a chest pod, which could come in handy for longer exposures. But be careful: the tubing sections collapse easily.... Read more ›
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Tracy Konn
My fiancee and I travel every other month to places far and near. Very often, we find ourselves in front of the Trevi Fountain, Haleakala summit, or Eiffel Tower wondering, "Who should we ask to take our picture?". The XShot makes self picture taking so easy, but be warned, you will attract attention. I can't begin to count how many times I've heard whispers of, "Ask her where she got it" or "That is so cool!" It is so simple to learn, you don't need an instruction manual. It takes great pictures and works with any camera that has the tripod screw insert below. The only drawback I can think of is its inability to take vertical pictures, unless I haven't figured out how to do that yet. I love my XShot and will take it with me on every trip. 5 STARS!
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Frank Frank
Amazon Verified Purchase
After my QuikPod broke in a week due to cheap plastic parts, I bought this. It is MUCH better. Twice as long. Very sturdy. Great for video too.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By G. Ko
Amazon Verified Purchase
I took this on a 2 week trip down to Argentina and it worked great. For situations where you don't have time to setup a tripod or if there's nobody else around to take a photo of yourself for you, the XShot comes in very handy. It collapses to a manageable length and is light enough to throw in your backpack. I wouldn't put any camera heavier than 8-10 ounces on this, but it should have no problem handling a compact point & shoot camera.
I find with the 28mm (35m equivalent) lens on the Canon SD870, I do not have to extend the arm to its full length. Holding it steady gets harder the longer it is extended anyway. It might take a couple of shots to learn how to get the right angle for your shot, but with some practice, it'll be hard to tell that your pictures were taken with the XShot.
I find with the 28mm (35m equivalent) lens on the Canon SD870, I do not have to extend the arm to its full length. Holding it steady gets harder the longer it is extended anyway. It might take a couple of shots to learn how to get the right angle for your shot, but with some practice, it'll be hard to tell that your pictures were taken with the XShot.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By McGregorMX
Amazon Verified Purchase
What I bought it for: I originally bought this for my wife as a gag gift for Christmas. She was always taking pictures of herself (think the "my space" and "facebook" pictures) I would always tease her about it, so I felt that this would be a great gag gift and get an added bonus of having pictures that didn't look like, "myspace/facebook".
What ended up happening: She takes this device everywhere (in the airport they thought it was a gun barrel) and everyone raves about how amazing this device is. It was the most popular Christmas present that year (and was very inexpensive!), and everyone wanted one after they saw and used it. My wife and I still use this device to this day (we've had it about 14 months now) and it works like a champion. We ended up buying one for every family member as well, and everyone uses it all the time.
The only upgrade I would like to see to this product, is an interface where you can snap a picture from the stick itself, instead of setting the self timer. I understand this is not the xShots fault, so I won't dock any stars for it, but it would be a nice feature to add if you could get the camera developers on board!
Sometimes we feel stupid using it, but the end result is we don't have to worry about a stranger stealing our camera, and we have memories for a lifetime! When you're looking at those memories, you don't remember how stupid you felt, you remember how much fun the experience was!
What ended up happening: She takes this device everywhere (in the airport they thought it was a gun barrel) and everyone raves about how amazing this device is. It was the most popular Christmas present that year (and was very inexpensive!), and everyone wanted one after they saw and used it. My wife and I still use this device to this day (we've had it about 14 months now) and it works like a champion. We ended up buying one for every family member as well, and everyone uses it all the time.
The only upgrade I would like to see to this product, is an interface where you can snap a picture from the stick itself, instead of setting the self timer. I understand this is not the xShots fault, so I won't dock any stars for it, but it would be a nice feature to add if you could get the camera developers on board!
Sometimes we feel stupid using it, but the end result is we don't have to worry about a stranger stealing our camera, and we have memories for a lifetime! When you're looking at those memories, you don't remember how stupid you felt, you remember how much fun the experience was!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By krolf
Amazon Verified Purchase
During our snowboarding trips, my friends and I often like to shoot video using a GoPro HD Hero. Unfortunately, we couldn't always get a stable shot (super shaky, bad angle, etc.). That's now a problem of the past, as the XShot suits all of my needs and then some. It contracts and expands with ease, and has a solid construction to sustain those brutal falls that tend to happen from time to time (unlike many other models that are made from cheap plastic). I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for my GoPro
I use it all the time.. Its the perfect all around handle for my gopro.. I build was sturdy and feels strong.. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Danmarr C.
3.0 out of 5 stars
No more having to ask strangers to take my pictures.
My only complaint about this gadget is finding the perfect position for the camera and without showing my arm being extended. Read more
Published 1 day ago by May
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great So far...
I haven't used it a ton yet, but it's been holding up well. The only issue I have is the turn screw to angle the GoPro is very hard to turn and also still seems to allow some... Read more
Published 7 days ago by J.A.Crumley
3.0 out of 5 stars
Has its place, just not what I bought it for
-heavy for its size
-at full extension, can really only hold something small like a GoPro... even a point-and-shoot is too heavy, dont even *think* about an SLR
-does... Read more
-at full extension, can really only hold something small like a GoPro... even a point-and-shoot is too heavy, dont even *think* about an SLR
-does... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Chris Sheppard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good balance, but the camera will get loose with time
This article is kinda heavy, what is really good to keep the camera steady and well balanced. The wrist lace is also good, so you won't loose your camera. Read more
Published 7 days ago by brunobv
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works perfect for smaller cameras
Works as expected, , i used it to make this video. I recorded several stream crossing in the middle and end of video. Was able to record easly. Held the weight easly. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Todd
4.0 out of 5 stars
The extra reach is worth it
I bought this to take to Mexico, and it was well worth it. We were able to get great shots of both of us without looking for a helper to get the shot. Read more
Published 9 days ago by William P. Glover
4.0 out of 5 stars
nifty gadget
Bought this for an upcoming Eurotrip. So far it has worked great. Feels very awkward whenother people were watching you but nobody will regret buying this. Read more
Published 10 days ago by nick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but the mounting part becomes a little wobbly
I used this with my GoPro to take snowboarding videos. They came amazingly! but after a little while the plastic/metal rod interface at the end of the pole begins to wobble (just... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Dr__NO
4.0 out of 5 stars
hello!!!
I recommend to everyone this product is great,
i both this for my gopro and its really good!!!
Buy it now!!! very cheaper!!!
i both this for my gopro and its really good!!!
Buy it now!!! very cheaper!!!
Published 14 days ago by chris
