I found his review pretty good, by the way.
I have the feeling that there are three main archetypes of camera users (and reviewers):
The Stat-Nerds: These users prioritize technical specifications and performance metrics. For video, they focus on resolution (8K), bit depth (12-bit), dynamic range, etc. They value measurable qualities above all else.
The Artists: These users care less about specifications and more about the creative possibilities of their equipment. They prioritize tools that enable their artistic vision, regardless of whether those tools have the highest specs on paper.
The Status-Seekers: These users are primarily concerned with how their equipment reflects on their image or status. Technical capabilities and artistic potential are secondary to having gear that looks impressive or carries prestige. The new generation of vloggers are often in this catagory.
Most camera users embody aspects of all three archetypes to varying degrees.
Gerald appears to be predominantly a stat-nerd, with minimal interest in the other perspectives. His approach may be influenced by having Asperger's, which can affect how he relates to different viewpoints.
Cam Mackey (
https://www.youtube.com/@cammackey) exemplifies the artist archetype. While he does consider technical specifications, he only cares about those that directly impact his creative work. This explains his enthusiasm for the S1Rii camera—he values its color science and built-in video production tools that enhance his artistic capabilities.
For myself: i'm in evolution from identifying primarily as a stat-nerd to increasingly valuing the artistic perspective—recognizing that the end result matters more than the specifications.
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