A small gadget I love - PIXEL remote LCD Live View...

I couldn't do some shots the way I wanted. It made my work on locations difficult. I needed a very high positioned camera, but even with LiveView on, I could not see the scene or control my Nikon.
So, I looked around to see my options. I found several Live View remote LCD screens with remote control for my camera. Some were really pricey - simply too much for my strained pocket. Some looked really cheap. As often with me, I decided for something not overly known, but balancing potentially good quality with a decent price.

The unit I found was the same brand as my remote wireless strobe triggers - PIXEL brand I bought on e-bay from Hong Kong. I love my small, yet durable triggers, so I decided to give it a try.
I found - again on e-bay - the unit directly from manufacturer.
http://stores.ebay.com/jiakgong-DIGITAL?_trksid=p4340.l2563

It is PIXEL LV-122   remote control for Nikon D300s (of course they have models for other cameras too.) Priced low enough, at $130 it looked interesting. But, to my nice surprise when I messaged and asked them what is their lowest price they can accept, they quoted me a significantly lower price for a direct sale (below $100 it was!). Wow! amazing price for such product, and I already knew PIXEL things are fairly decent.

I ordered it, and within 10 days it arrived. I used it since on several occasions, and I just LOVE it.
It has really long cord - about 3 meters. So, I was able to shoot straight down on a model from ceiling mounted camera, use it on maximally extended tripod, etc. etc.
It can also act as an extra screen, so someone else can simultaneously see what you are shooting.
I plan to also use it  for wildlife photography. Just to set my camera on tripod and sit quiet partly hidden, waiting for the right moment to click...

Its 3.5" screen is large enough to comfortably compose the frame, and has several levels of brightness, making it easy to see even in bright daylight.  Controls are simple and intuitive, and it all works flawlessly. It uses rechargeable battery for a cell phone, and keeps charge really well. Of course - quick charger is included.
The whole box is lightweight and fits perfectly in my hand. I love it. Without it, I would need to sacrifice some more good shots.  I've seen recently some very good photos by a fellow photographer. It was a fine scene in a bathtub, and I thought - gosh, with this remote he would do even better.
It is such a clever little thing, opens quickly new possibilities.

There is a version which is wireless and has quite a good range. But it uses camera hot shoe for transmitter, and when I shoot with strobes I need it for my wireless strobe transmitter. So, my choice was the corded remote, but I expect the wireless to be similarly fine...

I bought before some camera gadgets which were not so useful in real life - but this one is a little, but invaluable tool to me.
Therefore I am happy to share my finding, and i am sure you can get a similar, very good deal - if you need one. (Remember, you need your camera to have LiveView option, otherwise it won't work!)

I use the image from the manufacturer's auction, but since it may help both - you - and them making a good deal, I hope they will forgive me for being lazy and not photographing it myself...

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