Padcaster Parrot Portable Smartphone Teleprompter V2 Kit, Includes Bluetooth Remote, Mounting Ring Set, Glass Cleaning Kit, Push-Down Phone Tray

2021-03-17T08:43:33

If you're an actor looking for something cheap to help you out with those auditions that require quite a bit of talking to the camera, this is it. The size is small enough that you can see yourself in your camera's flip out screen and when you're reading, your eyes don't move as if they're reading something. It's light and compact enough that it doesn't require a lot of space to store and transport. Also, it's very cheap, compared to pretty much every other teleprompter out there.

SHRAVAN A.

2021-03-01T14:24:49

Works great for my Sony ZV-1 and my a6600. Reflection from my phone works great for 4-6 feet distances. This is the perfect bloggers teleprompter.

VINCE R.

2021-01-13T07:37:59

Best teleprompter I have ever used. Easy and very mobile. Game changer.

GARY J.

2020-12-15T09:01:32

For what it is, this works like a charm. It doesn't require a complex or weighty tripod rig. It just fits right on your lens, and even though the screen area is small, it's usable at relatively close distances.

WILLIAM W.

2020-10-28T08:37:01

Excellent products

Orlando R.

2020-10-16T12:12:06

Compact, light and unobtrusive- perfect!

ADAM M.

2020-10-13T11:18:04

The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter was just as advertised. The mounting rings fit the cameras I intended using and fit snug onto the Parrot body. The Bluetooth remote paired easily with my phone and worked well with the Parrot smartphone app. The remote buttons are a little "clicky" so may get picked up by your mic. I've used both the supplied remote and a Bluetooth keyboard to control the app successfully. Indoors, the words are easy to read and I like the ability to adjust the width of the display to match the mirrored area in the app. Outside the words wash out a bit making them more difficult to read on a sunny day. I really like the ability to link to my Dropbox account to get my scripts. Much easier than emailing them to myself and importing them into the app. Overall I'm very pleased.

JAMES M.

2020-09-22T08:12:20

It securely holds my phone, and the text shows/scrolls nicely. However, the remote buttons are very hard to press, so I actually ended up not using it. Interesting thing I found out: With my full frame camera, if I use the Sigma 24mm f/1.4, you can see the edges. However, if you enable APS-C crop mode, that will take off the dark edges. So, that was an easy fix. The adapter ring can get stuck to your camera's filter, but not that big of an issue imho. Even though the width is relatively small, you can spot eye movement when you are up close and you're staring at the subject eyes. When I record, I'm up close to the camera most of the time, and I haven't tried this with longer focal lengths. Overall, the setup time + possibly seeing eyes "reading" is worth it given the time savings if I need to re-record a bunch of times.

CHRISTOPHER L.

2020-09-21T15:49:46

The product was great but the service that Adorama provided to me was exceptional. Needing the product as soon as possible, Thomas B. took my order over the phone and answered my questions I had about the product, then expedited the processing and shipping of it so I received it within 3 business days from the East Coast to the West Coast. The Parrot teleprompter is a must for anyone looking to make great videos with lengthy scripts. No need to memorize just familiarize and you can make some great footage.

KEVIN P.

2020-08-26T09:08:31

This is a truly excellent telepromoter, and is so easy to use. I used to have a much larger promoter, running off an iPad, but it was so much more complex to set up, and I ended up never using it because my eye movement left to right showed up too much. My only slight niggle is that I can't use it with a lens wider than around 35 mm (I'm using Sigma 18-35 on a 0.71 speedbooster on the GH5s, and I can go to 25mm in UHD = 33.9mm FF equivalent) as the sides show in the image. But 35mm is usually plenty. The remote is excellent, you just have to master how to push the buttons quietly, otherwise the noise can pick up on the audio. But that would be the same for any other product. It is possible with a little practice. Overall I'm very pleased with this, and have already used it way more than my old one, which cost 4 times as much!

Alastair O.

2020-08-17T08:37:20

Phenomenal teleprompter. Replaces my old one and so much more compact and usable!

ADAM S.

2020-08-08T13:00:59

Game Changer. This product has changed up how I deliver scripted messages to my audience. I couldn't imagine how to deliver my scripts without it. The price point is perfect for beginners, if fits so many cameras, and it does exactly what it says it does. For my online courses, the set up can't be beat. Highly recommend. Components are sturdy. I've enjoyed using it so far.

CHRISTOPHER B.

2020-07-24T08:17:56

Have not used it yet.

Rosemary R.

2020-07-23T09:29:29

A++ totally worth the money. The remote works well with the prompter app. It’s light but sturdy and I have no fear of it breaking

Courtney P.

2020-07-10T08:48:10

A very good product for the money. My only concern is the material that mounts the phone it is somewhat flimsy. The software and remote control are excellent The display is also excellent and easy to read. The mounting rings for the lens are made of high quality metal.

Darryl L.

2020-07-06T09:35:52

Works like a charm. I wish there was a way to mount it on a tripod.

Neal F.

2020-07-06T09:07:23

For super wide angles have to be careful because it’s visible on the display

CHRIS M.

2020-06-29T09:08:03

Fantastic! I would definitely recommend this product to anybody trying to create sales/product videos (which is what I'm doing).

JONATHAN D.

2020-06-23T11:38:05

This is great. It works perfectly. The only issue I have is that the clicks of the remote can be heard in the video recording and you can't use this with a wide lens. I'm using it with a 20mm lens on a Sony A6600 and that is working.

ANGELA G.

2020-06-17T08:59:34

I am so happy with this purchase! I bought it to record a sudden speech that I needed to nail and keep concise. I'd never used a teleprompter before and was unsure of how it would look from a filming perspective, and I was also nervous about a possible learning curve on using it. However, it's super easy to use. I figured it out in minutes. You'd also NEVER know I was reading off of something. It aligns perfectly with the camera lens. The product is compact, and I'm eager to use it even more now - creating concise, effective videos for my business while saving me time.

ASHLEY B.

2020-06-16T12:30:16

I've been creating videos for decades and typically talking at length about people, places or things. I"ve always struggled with memorizing scripts and that's forced me to redo shoots time and again until I get the whole script read. The Padcaster Parrot Portable Smartphone Teleprompter has changed my life in just a day! Reading was never the problem, it was only memorizing things. You'll have more time and make more money with this prompter, and it comes with everything you need!

CRAIG C.

2020-06-15T09:05:51

There are many great things about this smartphone teleprompter; it’s inclusion of a remote, coming with every lens adapter on earth, and it’s diminutive size. There are a few glaring flaws however. The interface through the app is clunky and outdated. The remote only half functions (good enough for up and down scrolling as well as stop and play), and the screen causes a slight double image. One of the most annoying issues is that with larger smartphones the holder tends to give up after a bit and the phone slides out. In the end though, it works. And because there is a definite lack of alternatives, I have to give it high stars because it is effective at being a teleprompter. It does come with an unusually large lens cleaner, very nice to have, and a lens brush so that’s a bonus.

JESSE B.

2020-06-15T08:56:25

The one star is strictly for the remote. The padcaster works great. The remote is outdated and does not work with anything above an iPhone 5...according to your customer service there nothing i can do about it.

Darin B.

2020-06-15T08:05:59

I love my Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter! It makes producing content so much more efficient. Great build quality and perfect size. Highly recommend.

IAN J.

2020-06-09T08:31:18

I wished I’ve bought this teleprompter long ago. The reason I’ve been waiting for so long is the teleprompter’s prices are out of my budget until I found this Padcaster Parrot Portable Teleprompter. It’s reasonable and compact. I now can speed up my work 5 times faster. The nice thing is the Parrot teleprompter comes with the mounting rings which can fits any size of your lenses. Highly recommend this teleprompter

Duke P.

2020-06-07T12:15:24

Might seem slightly pricey for a hunk of plastic, but well designed and works very well if you don't fidget with it. App leaves much to be desired and could benefit greatly from voice recognition scrolling. Device only works with certain focal lengths of lenses. Do your research.

EDWARD B.

2020-05-29T12:15:20

Seems to work as advertised but unfortunately the small size means you will see the edges of prompted when on a full frame camera below 30mm. Unfortunate since I wanted to use this with a 24mm lens on a full frame camer

NICK K.

2020-03-08T11:08:12

I'm almost certain these reviews are paid. This kit doesn't come with a code you're going to need to use the app. I don't know where to get the code so I guess i can't use the app? You'll have to find a third party app and pay for the services to properly use the prompter. I wouldn't waste your money.

andrew h.

2020-02-06T07:08:06

Very easy to set up and use. Very effective at doing its job. The app is a useful tool as well, along with the remote.

Kazim K.

2020-02-03T07:16:15

The best teleprompter kit you can get especially for the price at Adorama. The unit itself works really good, and very clear to see the what you'll need to read off the teleprompter. Thank you Adorama. At the time when I was looking to purchase this unit, no one had it in stock except you guys. Thanks so much.

Tony C.