Pound-for-pound, FPS-120 K.O.'s The Competition
By Andrew Wischmeyer
National Business
Development Manager
(817) 788-5850
awisch@telescript.com
When researching various products it's always beneficial to do an "Apples to Apples"
comparison: an evaluation of similar products that do the same task. The same holds
true when evaluating teleprompter equipment for field use.
After personally using and evaluating many field
systems over the last ten years, I can say, without a doubt, that not all teleprompting
systems are created equal.
No other system has the time saving benefits of
the Telescript FPS-120. In my comparison chart below, you'll see why the FPS-120
outshines the others.
How do you like them apples?
|
Other Systems |
Telescript FPS-120 |
| Setup/Strike |
20-30 minutes |
Under 10 minutes |
| Portability |
Multiple, heavy cases for monitor, mounting hardware, counter weights, etc. |
One custom ATA case with retractable handle and wheels. |
| Assembly |
Multiple pieces to assemble |
QuickMount Technology -
unit breaks down into only 2 pieces - mount or remove monitor
and hood assembly in 10 seconds! |
| Total system weight (monitor, hood, glass, mounting hardware) |
18+ lbs |
13 lbs! |
| Counter balance weights |
5-10 lbs |
No counter balance weights for cameras over 8 lbs. |
| Mounting plate |
Fixed with limited adjustments |
Universal Glide Plate -- multiple points
for vertical and horizontal adjustments to accommodate various camera and lens types. |
| Monitor |
Regular LCD monitors - extra cost for Hi-Bright |
Hi-Brite monitor standard - 450 nits! |
| Monitor glass |
Standard glass |
Patented anti-reflective, anti-glare monitor glass --
makes difficult overhead lighting problems disappear! |
| Hood |
Rigid hood (sometimes folding) |
Folding hood, rigid hood or wide-angle hood. |
| Configurations |
Single |
Multiple - LensView (traditional through-the-lens)
and DirectView (monitor above the lens) |
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