Padcaster Parrot Pro Teleprompter Kit

I received mine with major ghosty glass.After digging the problem I have found that it is something that touched many people.You have to dig more about it.Gerald Undone who had made a first good review for the kick off had to make another video , (don’t blame him ) and explained how things went wrong , ( to much people wanted the product , many delays , broken glass had to be changed , and for many people a very bad ghosty glass )I have found that mine was much worst that some photos I have seen on the internet.Also the cost for shipment in France is very high.First time I feel to warn people about a product .Be aware of itCheers and hope that they end up to make a reel good product as they claim it

I bought this in good faith, knowing their prior product.The remote stopped working after a month, tried changing the battery. the remote is dead.Asked for a replacement, they responded once asking for proof of purchase. I supplied this and they have not responded to multiple emails over 2 months.I would not trust them, nor buy from them again.

This is a great product but with a few flaws.1- it need more wide opening on top because the text might be obstructed if you are a bit higher than camera height.2- the weight of the phone in the plate makes the whole thing heavy on the lens and if you use a lens that have outer focus it will stop the camera due a lens malfunction.

I recently received the first batch of my Parrot Pro, and I am reaching out regarding my concerns and the need for a refund. Unfortunately, I have not received any response from Kickstarter Padcaster.Upon inspecting the product, the first noticeable issue is the unpleasant smell of the plastic used. While I understand it may be due to shipping from China, it's something that needs addressing. The smell, reminiscent of burnt plastic, is quite immediate upon opening the package.The main issue I've encountered is with the teleprompter's glass. It produces a double glare, akin to double vision, particularly noticeable at certain angles. This significantly affects the reading experience. Comparatively, the glass quality is not up to par with my current teleprompter, and it seems there was a lack of quality control in this aspect.Additionally, I've observed that the rings for the camera attachment are not as secure, leading to micro-scratches on my GM Sony lens. While my lens is old, it's still frustrating to experience damage due to a product's design flaw.I am disappointed with the overall product quality, especially considering the price of $127 on Kickstarter with an additional shipping cost of $20-90. It's disheartening to think that backers who supported the project may be at a disadvantage compared to those purchasing from other platforms.I have reached out to Josh and Padcaster via email regarding a refund, but unfortunately, I have not received any response. I believe it's crucial to share my experience with others to prevent them from facing similar issues.I am open to resolving this matter amicably, but I genuinely believe that potential buyers should be aware of these issues before making a purchase. I plan to share pictures later, but my primary concern at the moment is obtaining a refund.UPDATE 1/19/23, Update, they wont let me edit the first post so ill continue from here. They wont give me a refund, so at this point i have nothing to lose. This company is so unbelievable, they don't know when they can ship out or replace my defected teleprompter. They want me to return the defected teleprompter, but want me to front the shipping cost on my end! which is about $40-60bucks. So with this new intel, of not knowing when to give me a new version of their teleprompter, and having to ship it back to them on my cost is outrageous and high way robbery. Very incompetent company, and should be investigated for this practice to the FCC. Kickstarter wont do anything either.

Product feels cheaply made, too many moving parts compared to the first gen. The iphone tray does not properly close and you need to tighten and loosen the thumb screw before every set up. Its nightmare for the cost, borderline scam. Listen to the other reviews. Your better off mounting your phone or ipad to a tripod with a teleprompter app. I currently use the parrot app with bluetooth foot pedals to start and stop. Iphone 6 is mounted to the camera since its one of the lightest phones.

There's supposed to be 14 rings. This one came with 5. The 72mm and 49mm not included. The only ones I needed. I can't use the product without them.