# Selfie-Centric Tripods The MonoShot Selfie Tripod Works With Both Smartphones and Action Cameras By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-tripod References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/monoshot-smartphone-tripod-review/41370/) & [monoshot.co](https://www.monoshot.co/) The MonoShot is a selfie tripod that is capable of helping you up your selfie game, whether you take quick little snaps on your smartphone or more picturesque selfies on your [action camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air) whilst posing atop a hill in an exotic country. This selfie tripod is made of anodized aluminum and can be packed down to just 46 cm in a length, making it easily portable. The MonoShot can be used as a tripod up to a height of 175 cm, works as a mini stand and can be used as an extending selfie stick. It comes fully equipped with a carry care, phone mount and Bluetooth remote control capability. The MonoShot will appeal to [smartphone photographers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-messenger-pro) looking for some extra stability as well as sport enthusiasts who need a tripod to capture their movements and technique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Selfie Tripods:** The trend of selfie tripods is disrupting the smartphone photography industry, providing stability and versatility for capturing the perfect shot. - **Portable Photography Equipment:** The trend of portable photography equipment, such as the MonoShot selfie tripod, is disrupting the traditional photography industry by providing more options for on-the-go photography. - **Multi-functional Camera Accessories:** The trend of multi-functional camera accessories, like the MonoShot tripod that doubles as a mini stand and extending selfie stick, is disrupting the camera accessory industry by providing more versatile options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Photography:** The MonoShot selfie tripod is disrupting the smartphone photography industry by providing a stable platform for taking high-quality photos and videos. - **Action Camera:** The MonoShot selfie tripod is disrupting the action camera industry by providing a stable platform for capturing movements and techniques, both as a tripod and as an extending selfie stick. - **Photography Equipment:** The MonoShot and other portable and multi-functional camera accessories are disrupting the traditional photography equipment industry by providing more innovative and versatile options for photographers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Quad-Function Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-tripod.md) - [Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-mobile-tripod.md) - [Magsafe Selfie Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magstick.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-mobile-tripod.md) - [2-in-1 Smart iPhone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bierdi-smart-tripod.md) - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Origami-Style Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-phone-tripod-stand.md) - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md)