Elgato Prompter Long Term Review: It Really Is Fantastic

Great video and commentary. Always a trip to see one of my favorite creators talking about the product I designed haha. To comment on the shipping times - #1 we should be just about caught up with the backorders we had, can see a good amount of happy people commenting here. #2 The issue is as you described - where it was much more demand than we had anticipated, but it also had to do with the backorders we had left open. Because the other method would have been to close orders after selling out, and then re-open them each time we got in a shipment, but then buying a Prompter would be like trying to buy a pair of sneakers trying to get the order in at the right time and could be a headache. So we've had more shipments between launch and now - but we just had a LOT of backorders of people who were able to simply put their order in and essentially wait till their number was called. Obviously the ideal scenario is we could just churn these puppies out but unfortunately that wasn't an option haha. For software - we are absolutely working on improving upon the V1 - gotta start somewhere - and I'm glad you're enjoying what we currently have On your note on the bracket - the bracket is a sort of catch-all - working with smaller mirrorless cameras, point and shoots, camcorders, smartphones and more. I've been looking into what an optional upgraded bracket could look like that focuses just on larger cameras - but there are a couple of design/build considerations that have to be taken into account. So no promises beyond that we're looking into this at least ha.

You can completely eliminate the glare by using a circular polarizing filter on your camera lens. I can run the display at 100% brightness as long as I use the filter (without the filter the glare at 100% brightness makes the prompter completely unusable)

So glad that Heather prompted you to mention her experiences with it. Thank you, Tom.

Woke up this morning and looked at my phone. 59 minutes ago, Outlook: Elgato prompter is out for delivery 34 minutes ago, Youtube, Tom Buck: Elgato Prompter Long-Term Review: It Really Is Fantastic Doesn’t get any better than that👌🏽

I love your entertaining reviews. I returned another prompter I had purchased, when I first saw this review, and waited for Elgato to get back into stock. I’m glad I waited and thank you for bringing it to my attention. Elgato has the best user interfaces and most thought-through products today.

If you're looking to use the Prompter with a different type of camera, like a webcam, phone, or GoPro, this video explains how to set up the Prompter with any camera: https://youtu.be/kabU0TQpMIk

Super detailed insight, much appreciated! I absolutely love my Prompter and yes, I can confirm that my Prompter arrival was weeks ahead what Elgato order was saying. So get your place in line folks, Elgato is shipping a lot of these quicker than you think!

Thanks Tom, I purchased one of these in the UK and have to say, at this price point it is stupendosly good. Like you, I have used other 'low cost' prompters and, in my experience, they just don't deliver in the way that this one does. Why? Well, for all the reasons that you point out. Of course, with some of the others, it's perfectly possible to get similar display functionality, but by the time you've also purchased a decent display, used one of your moniotor ports, purchased the required splitters and switchers, plus the software to run with it - the solution is no longer 'low cost' and significantly more clunky and less portable / demountable. Thanks for the steer provided by your original review video; so, so glad I went with your recommendation! Cheers!

Got mine a few weeks before it was projected to arrive. Absolutely wonderful. I had issues (on my Mac) understanding and getting used to the software for the display, which I found confusing. I got the whole package with Elgato camera and the picture quality is amazing. Glad I didn’t have to dedicate my DSLR. Your presentation is so clear and well paced. Subscribed with pleasure.

My Prompter is literally out for delivery right now. Very much appreciate this and your previous video. Can't wait to start using it. Thanks, Tom!

Mine arrived this week and I can't wait to get stuck into using it! Thanks for this video, it's very helpful to hear your experience with it.

I am FINALLY receiving mine tomorrow after waiting a long time due to back-order. Can’t wait to get it! I actually ordered a second one this AM for my 2nd set up after seeing your 100 day follow up.

Great review Tom, got mine this Monday and it is amazing! Thanks for the video!

I love the long-term review! I want to get this for zoom calls and possibly scripting videos... although most of my stuff is vlogs. I need to watch this again with a pun counter handy! Thanks for all you do!

Stoked to have mine delivered on Monday! I've had some experience using an iPad dependent teleprompter, and holy moley, finding something that can handle the shear weight of that thing was an adventure. Being able to just plop this thing onto a camera arm on my desk will be an absolute game-changer.

Timelines - I got on the waitlist when your original video dropped. The instant the email popped it was available for order, I was on it in seconds. The prompter is arriving today (drop day of this video). As always, thanks for the awesome content, Tom.

Another think that is forking fantastic is this video being Nr. 500…. Congrats Tom… really. I can only wish you tones of fun for the next 500…

Well done, Tom! Your update thoughts are very useful. My Prompter is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow - 02092024. This is approximately 2 weeks earlier than the ETA provided at order time. A 6 weeks lead time is apparently turning into 4 weeks. Gotta like it.

Just got my Elgato Prompter last week and it's transformed my Zoom calls and video recordings—eye contact feels natural, and it's streamlined my script process, no more hassle with tablets or phones. Your thorough review above is what convinced me to buy. The Elgato Prompter truly is a game-changer. Thanks so much, Tom!

I always love your content, Tom! I just got my Prompter and I have to admit-- the glare at 100% screen brightness was pretty bad. (...and the black pro mist filter on my lens probably didn't do me any favors!) I looked around for a solution and wanted to share here that attaching a circular polarizer to my lens, and dialing in the right angle, eliminated the glare so well that I can now have the screen brightness at 100% white and it doesn't pollute the image. The only drawback is, because the screen is so bright (which is honestly a great feature), at 100% brightness it will turn the prompter into a light source. I'm looking forward to using this Prompter with Stream Deck and seeing how much it streamlines things for me. Thank you, Tom!