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XShot Pocket XShot
- Price: $19.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # XSIP2
- Mfr# XSIP2
Product Highlights
- Telescopic Camera Extender
- Improved Self-Photography
- 30.5" Extension
- Collapses to Only 6.5"
- Works with Any Point & Shoot Camera
- Also for Shoot & Share Video Cameras
The Pocket XShot from XShot is a telescopic camera extender that allows you to take stable photographs of that most difficult of subjects to capture properly: Yourself.
The Pocket model of the company's eponymous XShot camera extender measures only 6.5" when collapsed – small enough to ride along in your back pocket – and extends telescopically to a maximum length of 30.5". Rather than smashing (most of) a face or two into the frame, you can now take roomy, flattering photos of yourself and a travel companion that actually capture the background.
The Pocket XShot bears loads up to 1.25 lb, so it works with any point & shoot digital camera with a timer function and with very compact shoot & share camcorders such as those from Flip, Contour, and GoPro.
The XShot features a 1/4"-20 screw on top to attach to almost any camera. Just twist the thumbscrew to lock a camera in the desired position. At the bottom is a 1/4"-20 thread, so you can mount your camera to a tripod without removing the Pocket XShot. That thread also accepts the included wrist lanyard.
Note! Not appropriate for DSLR cameras – 1.25 maximum load capacity
- Quick-spin knob for fast and secure mounting
- No coins or screwdrivers required
- Adapter rotates 180°
- Thumbscrew locks camera in desired position
- Wrist lanyard included for added security
| Extended Length | 30.5" (77.5 cm) |
| Closed Length | 6.5" (16.5 cm) |
| Load Capacity | 1.25 lb (570 g) |
| Weight | 4.5 oz (128 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (13)
- Lightweight (12)
- Opens quickly (7)
- Strong construction (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/action (8)
- Travel (6)
- Video (6)
- Portraits (5)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (7), Casual photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great add-on for my GoPro cameras
I use this while snowboarding with my GoPro camera. It's very light and collapses to almost nothing so I can stick it in my backpack.
The telescoping mechanism has a channel stamp...Read complete review
I use this while snowboarding with my GoPro camera. It's very light and collapses to almost nothing so I can stick it in my backpack.
The telescoping mechanism has a channel stamped into it to prevent the whole thing from twisting around from the weight of your camera. I was concerned about that problem, but apparently so were the designers and they nailed it.
I do find that I have to re-tighten the tripod mount screw and the pivot screw frequently, but so far it hasn't affected my filming.
The thing is very light, so I suspect the first time I clip a tree with it or fall on it, it will be toast. But that's nothing against the design, it's just a trade-off for an extremely lightweight and compact product.
I like carrying this better than my other telescoping GoPro pole because it collapses down so small.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Small and light, but a bit flimsy"
I got this to film Snowboard and Ski with my GoPro. It's very small and light, which is mainly why I got this one instead of the bigger one. It fit easily in my...Read complete review
I got this to film Snowboard and Ski with my GoPro. It's very small and light, which is mainly why I got this one instead of the bigger one. It fit easily in my pockets so I have no pole to carry around with me all the time. The only problem I have with it it's the "flimsiness". I knew it was thin and I don't expect much if I fall on it, the problem is how the extendable part "wiggle/rotate" on itself. It has 2 grooves on each side acting as slides. The tolerance for those groove is really loose. If those would be tighter (probably making it a bit harder to extend) it would wobble way less and make it a really nice steady extension pole.Still, it doesn't affect much going down the slope since skiing is quite a very shaky sport to start with!I really like the tripod mount hole at the bottom of the handle. I can see myself using it on my tripod for some very high shot. It's also pricy for what it is. I was expecting a more robust build quality. I've seen bigger extendable monopods (also?) made in china that cost $10 with a very similar build quality. I got 2 of those for me and a friend of mine and in the end, we're quite happy with it. I'd like it to be at least $10 less considering the build quality, but it's still a good product and it works for our needs.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
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Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Pocket XShot:
Used while snowboarding with a GoPro on the end of it. The wrist strap was weak and broke the first day, I will have to tie it back on. Small, portable and easy to carry and use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
Cons
- Flimsy
- Poorly Built
- Pricy
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Pocket XShot:
I got this to film Snowboard and Ski with my GoPro. It's very small and light, which is mainly why I got this one instead of the bigger one. It fit easily in my pockets so I have no pole to carry around with me all the time. The only problem I have with it it's the "flimsiness". I knew it was thin and I don't expect much if I fall on it, the problem is how the extendable part "wiggle/rotate" on itself. It has 2 grooves on each side acting as slides. The tolerance for those groove is really loose. If those would be tighter (probably making it a bit harder to extend) it would wobble way less and make it a really nice steady extension pole.Still, it doesn't affect much going down the slope since skiing is quite a very shaky sport to start with!I really like the tripod mount hole at the bottom of the handle. I can see myself using it on my tripod for some very high shot. It's also pricy for what it is. I was expecting a more robust build quality. I've seen bigger extendable monopods (also?) made in china that cost $10 with a very similar build quality. I got 2 of those for me and a friend of mine and in the end, we're quite happy with it. I'd like it to be at least $10 less considering the build quality, but it's still a good product and it works for our needs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Gopro tripod mount
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Pocket XShot:
small to fit in jacket.
strong enough for any compact digital camera or in my case gopro!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Pocket XShot:
Excelente, facil de transportar,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Convenient
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Pocket XShot:
This product is fantastic. I can now take photos of my wife and I anywhere we travel without looking for someone walking by to take our photo. It fits in my pocket and is a perfect travel companion besides my wife.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
Cons
- Plastic Head not Metal
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Pocket XShot:
Great for my wife taking picture riding behide me on my motorcycle. Pictures are more steading now!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pocket XShot:
I use this while snowboarding with my GoPro camera. It's very light and collapses to almost nothing so I can stick it in my backpack.
The telescoping mechanism has a channel stamped into it to prevent the whole thing from twisting around from the weight of your camera. I was concerned about that problem, but apparently so were the designers and they nailed it.
I do find that I have to re-tighten the tripod mount screw and the pivot screw frequently, but so far it hasn't affected my filming.
The thing is very light, so I suspect the first time I clip a tree with it or fall on it, it will be toast. But that's nothing against the design, it's just a trade-off for an extremely lightweight and compact product.
I like carrying this better than my other telescoping GoPro pole because it collapses down so small.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Opens Quickly
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Pocket XShot:
It's a great size for stashing in a pack, good quality materials, simple construction, easy and quick to use. I wish it was mounted on a simple swivel ball joint for infinite angle adjustment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pocket XShot:
the monopod is great. looks kind of cheap but works pretty good and is portable. used up in a mountain for snowboarding and worked great. we'll see how it holds.
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Pocket XShot:
very easy to transport, spectacular for difficult subjects
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Pocket XShot:
This product is used for day hiking trips. It is a great way to get yourself in the shot with the scenery / background visible. It is light, holds a digital camera easily and doesn't require taking turns with hiking buddies or trying to find a rock or tree limb.
The construction feels a bit cheap, but the unit is inexpensive and light; so if it felt more solid I'd probably not want it in my pocket or backpack!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Pocket XShot:
great product as perfect size to put in your pocket and attach a gopro cam too :)thanks for suggesting this product as it was better than the one you had on display. :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Pocket XShot:
This is the perfect addition to your camera gag or pocket.....Great size and very useful for getting those hard to get shots in crowd situations.....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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