Posted by William Davis on 07/07/06 16:45

In article <1152289147.351725.114300@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com>,
shadowterrace@hotmail.com wrote:

> I'm trying to mount a QTV FDP-12 in front of an ENG style camera (Sony
> DCX-D50) in a studio configuration. Because there is not enough
> clearance between the part of the rear focus control that screws into
> the lens and the sled that the tele-propmter and camera sit on, I
> cannot attach the flex cable to the focus control.
>
> There are pictures on the web of other brands of prompters that use a
> riser to lift the camera from the tripod head, but no such thing is
> included with the QTV. They may sell a riser separately, but their
> support people will not return emails or phone calls, so I can't ask
> them.
>
> Has anyone else run into this situation and have a solution?

We just replaced our aging QTV rig with a new LCD one from Prompter
People.

www.prompterpeople.com

They use machined aluminum blocks as camera risers to fit both smaller
ENG (DSR-300 level) cams and allow the mounting of smaller DV cams like
the PD-150, etc.

Look on their site under the 15/17 professional prompters and you'll
find the blocks listed as accessories.

They're just machined aluminum blocks that have been powder-coated black
to match the PP hardware, but they do the job and at about $40 they are
probably cheaper than the ticket cost of taking your own block to the
local power coating guys.

Then again, if you just want the function, cut yourself a piece of 2X4
and pull out a drill.

YMMV - good luck.

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