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Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Review on ๐Ÿ“บ GONGYI G16 Large 16" Professional Teleprompter for iPad Pro 12.9" | Beam Split Glass | Metal Function | No Assembly | Professional Case (16" Deluxe Kit) by Mandela Buycks

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works pretty well: lighting and studio

Before purchasing this product I was using a home made teleprompter. While my homemade block worked, it was a little awkward to use, so I bought this model when it went on sale. I have to say the quality they have is amazing and I love how great they are for the price. You can put a full-size tablet on it and it works great. The print sharpness on the screen is very clear and easy to read. The downside for me and the reason I only gave it four stars is basically a double. The device is very solid and well made, but also a bit heavy. So if you mount it on a cheap tripod, there's a good chance that the locking plate that came with the tripod will pop out when you adjust the teleprompter and this could damage your camera. tablet and the teleprompter itself when it falls to the ground. So if you want to use this on a tripod you need a really good tripod. I didn't want to spend money on a really good tripod, so I mounted the teleprompter on a lightweight tripod instead. Of course, this method limits my leveling somewhat, and I had to do this by adjusting the legs of the light stand. Although not everything is so important. I used a light stand attachment that allowed me to tilt the teleprompter to adjust the angle up and down. It's not as easy as using a tripod, but it gets the job done for a lot less money. The only thing I didn't like was the way the tablet is held to the teleprompter. It's designed so you can lock the tablet to keep it from falling, but I have to take the tablet off all the time so I can change the language I need to read. So I had to cut a piece of thin plywood to create a flat surface for the tablet to sit on. I would have preferred they designed it with a platform instead of a rail because it would be more durable and easier to use, but the modification wasn't difficult to accomplish. Otherwise it works great and I will definitely buy it again.

Pros
  • video studio
Cons
  • 0

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April 01, 2023
It doesn't come with said iPad, FYI
February 27, 2023
If you buy this for a up coming shoot, you better have a back up plan.