The PT4700-SDI Professional 17" High-Bright Teleprompter from ikan offers three interchangeable camera mounts providing support for a wide range of cameras. One fits DSLR/mirrorless cameras, one is for small to large camcorders, and the third is for VCT plates for attaching ENG cameras. A 17" monitor, a collapsible hood, and one of the camera mounts easily attach to the base of the teleprompter, and the base can then be mounted on a tripod or pedestal via multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting threads. The monitor features a display resolution of 1280 x 1024.

A pair of long rods and two rod clamps are included for mounting the monitor on the front of the base and a pair of short rods is provided for attaching counterweights on the rear. The hood slides in vertically between the monitor and camera mount and is secured by thumbscrews. All the components come in three stackable layers of foam that can be fit in the optional SKB iSeries 2217-12 waterproof case. The PrompterPro 4 Windows/Mac prompting software is provide as a free downloaded from the ikan website.

For Studio or On-Location Portability    Widescreen Talent Monitor Included    1000 cd/m² Monitor with Image Flip    Lightweight Aluminum Construction    SDI, HDMI, and VGA Inputs

• 3G-SDI, HDMI, and VGA inputs
• 1280 x 1024, 1000 cd/m² high-bright monitor with image flip
• Three camera mounts, for cameras from DSLR/mirrorless to ENG
• 70/30 beamsplitter glass
• 20' reading range
• PrompterPro 4 Windows/Mac prompting software provided as a free download
• Three layers of reusable foam compatible with the optional SKB iSeries 2217-12 waterproof case
• 8 x 1/4"-20 and 6 x 3/8"-16 threads for mounting on tripods and pedestals

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Maximum weight supported

A: ikan states that the maximum camera weight supported by the ikan Professional 19" High-Bright Teleprompter Travel Kit (HDMI) would be up to 250 lb, but we would recommend only working with weights up to 35 lb that are typical for video cameras.

Q: 2. What is a 'standard sized PTZ'? Will this fit a Panasonic AW-UE150?

A: yes this should fit a Panasonic AW-UE150K UHD 4K 20x PTZ Camera

Q: 3. can this work on a ceiling mounted camera ?

A: Ceiling mounted cameras are not designed for this purpose and generally would require special rigging to adapt for such function.

Q: 4. can this work on a ceiling mounted prompter ?

A: Ceiling mounted cameras are not designed for this purpose and generally would require special rigging to adapt for such function.

Q: 5. Responses show that the rig itself weighs 22 lbs without the camera. The recommended tripod (Benro BV10 Twin-Leg Aluminum Tripod Kit) states max is 22 lbs. Is there a better tripod for this unit?

A: The recommended accessories aren't always a perfect fit and are not necessarily designed for but could be an option for items. The CAME-TV 609B Carbon Fiber Video Tripod with Fluid Bowl Head has a maximum payload of 33lbs. and is a perfect fit for the ikan PT4500 15" High-Bright Teleprompter with 15" Talent Monitor Kit with Travel Cases (SDI).

Q: 6. What's a good way to fix the color shifting this prompter causes?

A: Create a custom ICC profile using a colorimeter in order to color profile the display. Please review the following item. Datacolor SpyderX Elite Colorimeter BH #DASXE100 • MFR #SXE100 https://bit.ly/3ipdqay

Q: 7. i need it outdoors in a sunny desert.. is it bright enough? or is there another better model ?

A: The Prompter People RoboPrompter Teleprompter for PTZ and Panasonic AW-HE100 & Sony BRC Series Robotic Cameras is probably not bright enough for your needs. You need a High Brightness monitor if you plan to use it outdoors during the day especially in the desert. Instead consider the Prompter People RoboPrompter High Brightness Teleprompter for Panasonic AW-HE100 & Sony BRC Series Robotic Cameras B&H # PRROBOHB MFR # ROBO-HB. It is the same teleprompter with a brighter screen.

Q: 8. is there a wired or wireless controller (hand or foot) that is compatible with the MAC version of ikan prompter software? thanks!

A: Autocue Wireless Hand Control B&H # AUCONWI MFR # CON-WI

Q: 9. What would be the best Pelican case substitute for the SKB iSeries 2217-12 case that they offer in travel kit?

A: The best Pelican substitute is the iM2750 Storm Trak Case.

Q: 10. Can I use this setup as a normal display for conference call? I want to look people in their eyes when I talk to them.

A: The ikan Professional 19" High-Bright Teleprompter Travel Kit would need an added Talent display. The display will allow the talent to compose the shot and look directly into the prompter. ikan 19" SDI High-Bright Teleprompter with 19" Talent Monitor Kit BH #IKPT4900STMW