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Fugetek FT 568 Professional High End Selfie Stick Monopod for Apple Android DLSR Cameras Removable Wireless Bluetooth Remote Black
Last Updated: April 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Build Quality
204stick, selfie stick, material, well made, tripod
+96%
-4%
" ... locking mechanisms is firmly tight, and it collapses into a reasonable size . ... "
" ... And it can screw into a tripod if needed! ... "
" ... It is strong and can hold the weight and won't bend. ... The material used is very good. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and versatile - easy to attach a tripod and various devices. ... "
" ... It is lightweight aluminum construction and well made. ... It also comes with a carrying case that be easily hung over the shoulder. ... "
" ... It feels very sturdy but also quite sleek in its design. ... "
" ... Very well designed and constructed. ... "
" ... This is very high quality and sturdy stick. ... "
Fit
197stick, sturdy, mount, holds, screw
+88%
-12%
" ... This is my second purchase and I really like this selfie stick. ... "
" ... This is a really solid, well-built selfie stick, and there is a lot of flexibility in how you use it. ... "
" ... This is definitely more like a monopod than an actual selfie stick. ... And you screw down the device at whatever angle you want it at. ... I do feel as though it's an adequate trade-off to not have your phone slipping around. ... "
" ... This is a great sturdy selfie stick. ... "
" ... The stick itself is not heavy, yet feels stable when holding it. ... "
" ... I wish they provided a better carrying bag to fit everything in. ... "
" ... All of my prior selfie sticks have the spring loaded clamp which can easily drop the phone. ... This holder can easily secure larger cell phones. ... Also the extending arms of the selfie stick are very sturdy with the clamps. ... "
" ... Extremely satisfied with the screws securing into brass inserts instead of plastic as found on almost everything else Locking mechanism is smooth and strong. ... "
Remote
105stick, control, bluetooth, handle, shutter
+78%
-22%
" ... the wireless remote is great for selfies, not so much for digital camera. ... "
" ... Bluetooth remote was easy to set up and work great. ... "
" ... BT remote shutter unit comes off the stick and can be used stand-alone = nice feature. ... "
" ... Additionally remote is what we can charge using USB 😘😘 ... "
" ... Pretty awesome, very long and remote shutter ... "
" ... The remote is easy to setup and configure on my iPhone and have been using to to take photos and video of me and my dog on hikes. ... "
" ... The remote works flawlessly. ... "
" ... It has a remote control to operate the shutter that makes it very easy to use. ... "
Camera
90pictures, selfies, selfie, dslr, tripod
+94%
-6%
" ... Otherwise this is the perfect tool to take a selfie or group photo, or just of you will lots of background scenery. ... "
" ... Just tried a few test shots and so far it sems fine for my purpose. ... "
" ... Camera is a little heave but manageable. ... "
" ... I used the tripod feature with a 360 camera. ... "
" ... Hands down the best phone camera apparatus for taking self and group pictures on the market. ... "
" ... I also like mirror holder to take a photo using back camera. ... "
" ... Very sturdy for selfie pictures. ... "
" ... Nice selfie stick, its not as large as the pictures made it out to be that's a plus for me. ... "
Ease of Use
82easy, use, instructions, sturdy and easy, well made
+96%
-4%
" ... It is very easy to handle it. ... "
" ... Light, easy to extend, slick design and portable as well. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... As far as a new device for me, I can only say that it is easy to setup. ... "
" ... Great product and easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to learn and use. ... "
" ... I was really easy to hook up to my phone, I didn’t even need the directions. ... "
" ... Easy to use and adjust length. ... "
Bluetooth
79remote, blue tooth, stick, pair, works great
+78%
-22%
" ... I had no issues with the bluetooth controller. ... "
" ... Bluetooth remote pairs with no problem, stick feels solid and stable, good range, very happy with purchase. ... "
" ... It is if excellent quality, holds her Samsung Note 8 fine, is light, & connects easily using bluetooth. ... "
" ... Simple to use, connection to my phone/Bluetooth is easy . ... "
" ... Holds the phone steady, bluetooth is nice. ... "
" ... Love it, especially the Bluetooth remote: Great buy, highly recommended ... "
" ... Phone mounting and Bluetooth connection took minutes. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth works great. ... "
Size
77travel, carry, compact, pocket, carrying
+78%
-22%
" ... It's sturdy and yet compact when collapsed. ... "
" ... The carrying case is a big plus for convenient transport. ... "
" ... When collapse the length of the stick is around 14 inches a little too long but overall happy with my purchased. ... The bag that comes with it very handy for travel. ... "
" ... Nice long reach. ... "
" ... It is strong and can hold the weight and won't bend. ... "
" ... Light, easy to extend, slick design and portable as well. ... "
" ... Nice and rugged. ... "
" ... And it even has a very cool travel bag. ... "
Price
68money, quality, worth the money, worth, well worth
+96%
-4%
" ... Especially for the price. ... "
" ... It’s nice to know that for a decent price one can still find quality craftsmanship. ... "
" ... Excellent bang for your buck. ... "
" ... For the price it’s a good product. ... "
" ... And for the price this is a steal. ... "
" ... Worth the extra money. ... "
" ... Great quality and price! ... For the price and multiple uses it cant be beat. ... "
" ... Really a good value. ... "
For Travel
59vacation, travel, europe, selfie stick, cruise
+85%
-15%
" ... It’s high quality and will definitely work well for my vacation to Europe. ... "
" ... I'll be using this during my motorcycle touring excursions, so the real value won't be known until I see how this holds up to traveling around on a motorcycle over the sumner, but so far I'm pleased with this purchase. ... "
" ... My friend had this on our cruise. ... "
" ... I bought this for my Hawaii trip coming up soon. ... Its nice having the little travel bag that it comes with too. ... "
" ... But when i am hanging my phone out over the railing of a cruise ship, the Fugetek is the one I trust It will also hold my DSLR on the Fugetek and it is very stable. ... I hung that over the railing on a cruise ship too. ... "
" ... I got the item for my upcoming vacation so have not used it as much but seem like a great purchase for the price. ... Will update this feedback if I run into any issues during my vacation. ... "
" ... I was going on a cruise and wanted to make sure I was able to take pics quickly without having to rely on others. ... And it even has a very cool travel bag. ... "
" ... We took Selfie stick on our vacation and was absolutely happy. ... "
Device Compatibility
40connect, bluetooth, pair, remote, sync
+73%
-28%
" ... works well with my iphone ... "
" ... It supports my phone better than any other device I’ve tried. ... "
" ... I was able to connect to my iPhone immediately. ... "
" ... However the overall quality is very good and very easy to sync up to Bluetooth. ... "
" ... I was really easy to hook up to my phone, I didn’t even need the directions. ... "
" ... You can use it with variety of devices. ... "
" ... Simple to use, connection to my phone/Bluetooth is easy . ... "
" ... Used this with both my husband's iPhone 6 and my iPhone 7+. ... "
Marketplace
37works, seller, received, purchase, amazon
+86%
-14%
" ... Thank you FUGETEK! ... "
" ... The company reached out to make sure we were happy with the purchase. ... "
" ... The little mirror works awesome to make it where I could make sure I was in the picture. ... "
" ... I received it in a timely manner. ... "
" ... Received item on time. ... "
" ... Quality product and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... It worked just as described. ... "
Comfort
31stick, heavy, hand, feels, hands
+87%
-13%
" ... It has nice secure extension and doesn't slip. ... "
" ... The materials and workmanship appear to be of high quality and it feels very sturdy in the hand. ... "
" ... I love the ergonomic feel of this selfie stick . ... "
" ... Even fully extended my phone feels secure. ... "
" ... The handle is comfortable and easy to hold. ... "
" ... It can hold my SLR but my arm would not be able to hold it up very long unless you have Popeye forearms! ... "
" ... I like how adjustable and rigid it is. ... "
" ... All the adapters included are well made but I need more hands on experience to confirm their durability, especially maintaining a locked position. ... "
Design
24quality, well made, look, feels, design
+100%
" ... Looks like this will be a winner! ... "
" ... It looks and feels really sturdy. ... "
" ... It is lightweight aluminum construction and well made. ... "
" ... It feels very sturdy but also quite sleek in its design. ... "
" ... Other than that it looks like it will do what it is intended to do. ... "
" ... It looks like a good product. ... "
" ... Always get compliments on how professional it looks. ... "
" ... It looks very strong. ... "
Weight
19weight, light weight, bit heavy, stick, hold
+68%
-32%
" ... It would be nice to have a counter balance for when it is fully extended, the stick easy supports the extended weight, it is just a bit of a workout to hold. ... "
" ... Light and easy to carry. ... "
" ... - The material is quite good, it is not a super light weight selfie stick, but it does feel solid ... "
" ... I like that it extends out for bigger groups but that takes strength because it’s heavy. ... "
" ... I love that its light-weight and strong to hold iPhone 6+ and camera. ... "
" ... This selfie stick is very versatile, light weight, and durable. ... "
" ... It is light weight which is good, the different attachments attached easily and seem to secure. ... "
" ... It is light weight and sturdy. ... "
Product Reliability
18last, working, weeks, days, week
+61%
-39%
" ... Just received this last week, anxious to try it out when I go on my cruise next week. ... "
" ... Should last for years to come! ... "
" ... This unit is well-made and everything worked. ... "
" ... still working perfect. ... "
" ... Had for 2 years now . ... "
" ... Some intermittent issues connecting my iphone to the remote, 80% of the time it worked fine. ... "
" ... I’ve had mine for a year and it hasn’t broken. ... "
" ... I've waited for several months of use before posting this review. ... "
Delivery
18arrived, delivery, wife, quickly, delivered
+94%
-6%
" ... Finally arrived in Norway where I had this device delivered for my wife to use. ... "
" ... Received it in good condition ... "
" ... Well packed & Arrived Fast! ... "
" ... Very well build and quick delivery. ... "
" ... I received it in a timely manner. ... "
" ... The delivery was prompt. ... "
" ... Everything was in good condition. ... "
" ... Easy to use - delivered quickly ... "
As Gift
17christmas, purchased, bought, product, one
+100%
" ... I have not used the Fugetek yet as it is a surprise gift for my wife (and I have not yet given it to her). ... "
" ... I purchased 2 more as Xmas gifts. ... "
" ... This was a gift for our daughter in law who takes constant pictures of her children. ... "
" ... I purchase this as kind of a gag gift for Christmas. ... "
" ... I initially bought this for myself, but after using it, I bought two more as Christmas gifts. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Bought for a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... I only bought it there because I had a gift card for $20 and did not know what to do with it. ... "
Product As Described
16works, pictures, worked, photos, amazing
+100%
" ... The little mirror works awesome to make it where I could make sure I was in the picture. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... It takes pictures instead. ... "
" ... Exactly as promised. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... For the price it is very well made and works as described. ... "
" ... Quality product and works as advertised. ... "
" ... I tried all the features once and all worked as advertised. ... "
Lens
15dslr, selfie stick, bag, phone lens, group
+93%
-7%
" ... With my mirrorless D-SLR attached, it feels rock solid, inspires confidence that it would never drop the expensive camera, is intuitive to use . ... "
" ... - The screw is compatible with my DSLR, I could attach my DSLR with a small lens and take pictures or record videos. ... "
" ... So much easier than carrying an awkward tripod. ... "
" ... Durable, Extremely long telescope rod to help capture the moment along with all the surroundings. ... "
" ... I recommend buying also separately the base stand/tripod so that you don't have to rely on anyone taking a group shot from a distance. ... "
" ... I have a small tripod and I put this selfie stick on top for group pictures. ... "
" ... The Most satisfying to me is the selfie stick and the phone lens. ... we bought the cell phone lens from here: ... Cell Phone Camera Lens ZPTONE 2 in 1 Clip-on Lens Kit 0.45X Super Wide Angle & 12.5X Macro Phone Camera Lens for iPhone 8 7 6s 6 Plus 5s Samsung Android & Most Smartphones Black ... I definitely would recommend buying these two product if you're looking for a selfie stick or cell phone lens with these abilities to make your photo more perfect. ... "
" ... Perfect gizmo if you carry a big bag, are tough/rough with your gear and need a generously expanding sturdy selfie stick to take pictures of yourself with your phone. ... "
Battery Life
15life, last, yet, charge, soldered
+73%
-27%
" ... Batter life is very good and also easy to carry. ... "
" ... I dont really use the remote so idk how long the battery last. ... "
" ... I gave battery life and image a five just trying to be fair. ... "
" ... Battery last for months when not in use. ... "
" ... Has good battery life. ... "
" ... Battery is gone faster ... "
" ... Ease of battery charge and quality of pictures. ... "
" ... I haven’t used it enough to see or review the battery life quality yet. ... "
Setup
14easy, setup, small, say, complicated
+86%
-14%
" ... I was really easy to hook up to my phone, I didn’t even need the directions. ... "
" ... very flexible configuration. ... "
" ... As far as a new device for me, I can only say that it is easy to setup. ... "
" ... The best thing to know is the easy set-up where the wand finds your Samsung (which I have) within seconds as I followed the instructions. ... "
" ... The company owners are kind and double check to make sure things ran smooth, very polite and professional! ... "
" ... Took about 10 min to setup, worked perfectly. ... "
" ... The instructions were clear making it easy to sync with device. ... "
" ... Instructions are excellent. ... "
Storage
13carrying, accessories, keep, comes, carry bag
+92%
-8%
" ... I am very impressed with the product, especially the large collection of accessories that they provide. ... "
" ... Comes with a very nice storage bag. ... "
" ... As for Carrying pouch, wish it's wider and big enough to fit all the extra accessories. ... "
" ... Comes in a nice carry bag. ... "
" ... It even comes with a nice little bag to keep everything together! ... "
" ... I will be very happy with this product although it does take up a bit more space. ... "
" ... locking mechanisms is firmly tight, and it collapses into a reasonable size . ... "
" ... And you get a great carrying bag for all the accessories. ... "
Returns
12would, work, back, sending, returning
+8%
-92%
" ... Would like to just throw in the garbage but I guess I need to shag it around Europe with me so I can return it when back in the US. ... "
" ... Arranging return for this is a total waste of time ... "
" ... We ended up not using it and unfortunately will be sending back. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... I would like to know if I could get a refund or even a partial refund. ... "
" ... I hope to return. ... "
" ... Would not work with my iPhone 7 Plus Returned it. ... "
" ... The stick is totally useless and we need to return it. ... "
Zoom
12remote, buttons, button, shooter, settings
+67%
-33%
" ... No problem finding my Moto G. The zoom doesn't work, but that's the camera's fault. ... "
" ... The remote feature is also very nice however it will not change zoom in or out with the + / - buttons on my Pixel 3 phone. ... "
" ... Finally got the opportunity to use this for selfies while on vacation -- with my DSLR and a short-range zoom lens. ... "
" ... For android phones, you can zoom in and out tool. ... "
" ... Hope the company comes out with remote capable of iOS to use zoom. ... "
" ... I found its website description reads "*Zoom works on limited Android devices". ... "
" ... It is very great in general but it is a pity that the zoom button doesn't work easy with iphones. ... "
" ... I love the blue tooth remote to bad that zoom button works on android phones. ... "
Picture Quality
11take, pictures, photos, took, quality
+100%
" ... It is very stable when you use this to take a picture. ... "
" ... Adding pictures I took with it. ... "
" ... Its been great so far it just gets loose sometimes while taking a picture ... "
" ... It's not going to break and you can take some nice photos. ... "
" ... I did take one picture though and was happy with it. ... "
" ... It can extend out from 16 to 49 inches making a great high angle to take photos. ... "
" ... Upto the expectations , easy to use, very good picture quality. ... "
" ... I got great pictures from them. ... "
Cover
11comes, bag, pouch, nice, carry bag
+100%
" ... As for Carrying pouch, wish it's wider and big enough to fit all the extra accessories. ... "
" ... Comes with carrying case and it’s easy to carry. ... "
" ... I wish they provided a better carrying bag to fit everything in. ... "
" ... Comes with a nice case to carry it with also. ... "
" ... Comes in a nice carry bag. ... "
" ... It also came w/ a pouch for carrying. ... "
" ... And you get a great carrying bag for all the accessories. ... "
" ... Come s with all accessories and a convenient carrying bag. ... "
Front Camera
10selfie, stick, front, facing, selfie stick
+80%
-20%
" ... Love the selfie mirrors, so you can use the back camera for selfie! ... "
" ... While I have a selfie stick for my phone, I wanted one for my Sony mirrorless camera. ... "
" ... It’s the only selfie stick I know of that uses the regular and better quality camera on the iPhone instead of the front camera. ... "
" ... Nice selfie stick. ... "
" ... I thought the mirror to help you use the front facing camera was a touch of genius. ... "
" ... Really nice selfie stick. ... "
" ... I like the mirror to allow you to use the rear facing camera. ... "
Features
9feature, uses, like, light, good
+89%
-11%
" ... Features are good. ... "
" ... I have only explored some of the features of this great product, but I can see already the many more uses it has besides doing selfies. ... "
" ... I know some others have that but it just feels like a well rounded package of features. ... "
" ... One more nice feature. ... "
" ... Locking feature is very handy. ... "
" ... I tried all the features once and all worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Sturdy good features. ... "
" ... I like the mirror feature. ... "
Software Platform
8stick, remote, could, wish, update
+75%
-25%
" ... I like this device it worked right out of the box on my 10 dollar android ... "
" ... I will post an update ... "
" ... (user error lol) Overall I am very pleased with this high grade selfie stick . ... "
" ... I thought to get the more expensive stabalizing units, but decided on this because of it's simplicity and no dependancy on smartphone apps. ... "
" ... Some intermittent issues connecting my iphone to the remote, 80% of the time it worked fine. ... "
" ... The mirror can also be used for a quick scan of the nest sites. ... "
Charging
7usb, charging, remote, comes, charger
+71%
-29%
" ... It comes with a convenient little case which allows you to keep the individual parts (like the charging cord) so you don’t lose them. ... "
" ... Ease of battery charge and quality of pictures. ... "
" ... It comes with a little remote that you can charge with a regular cell phone charger. ... "
" ... It’s rechargeable and comes with charging cable too. ... "
Water Resistance
6waterproof, stick, use, said, rust
+100%
" ... I love the length of it but it will rust fast if you use it underwater. ... "
" ... Great for underwater use, however remote is not waterproof. ... "
" ... I thought the amazon add said waterproof but it could have been for another stick I had looked at. ... "
" ... I could take a lot of pics in the sea, pool, sand with no problem. ... "
" ... My daughter wanted this for her honeymoon ... "
" ... I haven’t tested this in the ocean yet, but it looks like it would work well. ... "
Controls
5volume, button, work, taking, settings
+40%
-60%
" ... I changed the settings so that volume buttons should control the zoom. ... "
" ... My issue with this is that some of the buttons don't do what they are suppose to do. ... "
Overall performance
5solid
+100%
" ... Well assembled for a solid feel and great performance. ... "
" ... This is my second one and I am very happy with the durability and reliability. ... "
" ... I have a 8Plus and it did it’s job. ... "
" ... This one does the trick. ... "
" ... Great engineering job. ... "
Device Stand
5pro, one, mounting, go, also
+80%
-20%
" ... Nice optional phone mounts included. ... "
" ... The screw mount is just what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Excellent mounting with brass inserts. ... "
For Kids
4children, gift, daughter
+100%
" ... My 2 year old grandson was able to take pictures with it. ... "
" ... i was so happy with it, i bought one for my son. ... "
" ... Because of this extra feature I will use it to record my kids soccer matches. ... "
" ... This was a gift for our daughter in law who takes constant pictures of her children. ... "
For Fun
4+100%
" ... It's fun to play with it and learn 'how' to make selfies that work. ... "
" ... this has been really fun to use ... "
" ... I like it very much, it's fun learning to get the angles you want ... "
" ... it's so handy and makes clicking pictures so much fun. ... "
Capacity
4family, used, range, distance
+100%
" ... My brother had one this past November and we got some use out of it at our family reunion. ... "
" ... The whole family uses and loves it! ... "
" ... is very sturdy and has a good distance range. ... "
" ... Fugetek FT-568 is the best !! ... "
Apps
3apps, wish, use, instead, android
+67%
-33%
" ... I use the stick to hold my phone, which has a bagpipe tuning app. ... "
" ... I thought to get the more expensive stabalizing units, but decided on this because of it's simplicity and no dependancy on smartphone apps. ... "
Cables
3cord, comes, cable, usb, rechargeable
+100%
" ... It comes with a convenient little case which allows you to keep the individual parts (like the charging cord) so you don’t lose them. ... "
" ... Love not having wires! ... "
" ... It’s rechargeable and comes with charging cable too. ... "
Cable Length
3usb, longer, charging, cable
+100%
" ... The length is very long. ... "
" ... The extension length is great. ... "
" ... Love not having wires! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 283.5 grams
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes