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Maven’s Camera Usability Score - Methodology
Being that I am the only one on Youtube who reviews usability, and at the suggestion of a subscriber, I have devised my own camera usability score methodology. Here is how it works:
Here is how the point system is broken down:
Maven Usability Score Start at 65
Main Features:
Primary Settings - 1 Button Press
Secondary Settings - 2 Button Presses
Tertiary Settings - 3 Button Presses
Quarternary Settings - 4 Menu Presses
Monitor Considerations
Touch Operation & Focus Monitor +2
Non- Obscured Front Facing Monitor +2
Tilty Monitor +1
Menu Considerations
Touch Menus +2
Homongenous Menu Systems )(Like Sony) -2
Buffer Lockout 1, or -2 depending on length after full burst.
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Grip
Eye Relief +1
Pinched Finger with certain lenses -2
Joystick (in addition to directional pad)
Other duplicate controls +2
Power around Shutter +1
Functional Bonuses
2 Card Slots +2
Each Fully Customizable button = 1/2
Customizable Quick Menus +2
Locking Mode Dial / ISO Button / Drive (+1 each)
Lock Feature +1
Charge Battery In Camera +1
Performance Bonuses / Make Camera Easier To Use
Good Eye Af +2
Peaking Focus +1
Zebras +1
Digital Level +1
Penalties
Left Eye Problem Worth -3, Gets "R" Designation
Short Battery Life, -1, -2 depending on battery
Front facing monitor that conflicts with other feature -1
No Back Button Focus Abilities -1
I would love to have your feedback as to what I should add or score differently. Once I have all the variables, Ill post it all on a google document!
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#CameraUsability #CameraErgonomics #CameraEfficiency
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