A protective handheld electronics case with integrated extension device, which may safely and securely extend an encased personal electronics device via a telescoping rod assembly. The telescoping rod assembly extends the personal electronics device beyond arms reach and locks the device at a specific recording angle set by the user. This function is specifically helpful when the camera is oriented on the user for self portraits. This function allows the user to ability to take self portraits or video without the undesirable need to fully extend the user's arms. Therefore, in general, a user is enabled to take self portraits with a greater field of view.