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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