"Using a selfie stick is a little like eating an oyster for the first time. Don't knock it until you try it," said Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal. If you're going to take a picture of yourself in a particular setting, the photo might as well be good, and putting your camera phone at the end of a pole really helps. You can buy a version online for $5, but don't. The Quik Pod Extreme ($62) from Digipower is one of a handful of higher-quality options. It's our favorite because it's light, telescopes down to a manageable size, and has a confidence-inducing grip.
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