mard22 wrote:
…Makes me trust YouTubers even less than I already do. Barely heard a single one of them complain about it and it was the first thing I noticed….
This reinforces why normal buyers may be better off waiting a bit to purchase a brand new first-to-the-market product.
There are good, ethical, serious “previewers” out there, but in the present climate not all of them meet that standard.
1. Most have products for only hours or a few days — time to see the basics, but they will miss or misconstrue things.
2. Influencers compete for attention. Quiet, thoughtful commentary doesn't break through and get noticed. It is tempting to be louder, hype more, and turn the dial to 11.
3. It is tempting to please the party loaning the gear, in hopes that the relationship continues. Anyone who has been in this situation (I have) understands this dynamic.
4. Affiliate sales revenue and monetization by having a lot of followers make tis work financially. While not everyone succumbs, potential conflicts of interest exist. (And savvy first-release buyers can resell their unit for more than they paid.)
I am NOT saying “all youtube reviews are bad” or that everyone is unethical. Just be aware of this context.
In some cases it can make sense to buy right away: if you need the product now, if you have been waiting for it for a long time, if it is an update to a solid product, or if money is no object and you are willing to take chances. For most buyers of most brand new products it makes sense to see what happens after the product has been in the hands of regular photographers for weeks or even months.
mard22 wrote:
…Makes me trust YouTubers even less than I already do. Barely heard a single one of them complain about it and it was the first thing I noticed….
This reinforces why normal buyers may be better off waiting a bit to purchase a brand new first-to-the-market product.
There are good, ethical, serious “previewers” out there, but in the present climate not all of them meet that standard.
1. Most have products for only hours or a few days — time to see the basics, but they will miss or misconstrue things.
2. Influencers compete for attention. Quiet, thoughtful commentary doesn't break through and get noticed. It is tempting to be louder, hype more, and turn the dial to 11.
3. It is tempting to please the party loaning the gear]/b], in hopes that the relationship continues. Anyone who has been in this situation (I have) understands this dynamic.
4. Affiliate sales revenue and monetization by having a lot of followers make tis work financially. While not everyone succumbs, potential conflicts of interest exist. (And savvy first-release buyers can resell their unit for more than they paid.)
I am NOT saying “all youtube reviews are bad” or that everyone is unethical. Just be aware of this context.
In some cases it can make sense to buy right away: if you need the product now, if you have been waiting for it for a long time, if it is an update to a solid product, or if money is no object and you are willing to take chances. For most buyers of most brand new products it makes sense to see what happens after the product has been in the hands of regular photographers for weeks or even months.
mard22 wrote:
…Makes me trust YouTubers even less than I already do. Barely heard a single one of them complain about it and it was the first thing I noticed….
This reinforces why normal buyers may be better off waiting a bit to purchase a brand new first-to-the-market product.
There are good, ethical, serious “previewers” out there, but in the present climate not all of them meet that standard.
1. Most have products for only hours or a few days — time to see the basics, but they will miss or misconstrue things.
2. Influencers compete for attention. Quiet, thoughtful commentary doesn't break through and get noticed. It is tempting to be louder, hype more, and turn the dial to 11.
3. It is tempting to please the party loaning the gear, in hopes that the relationship continues. Anyone who has been in this situation (I have) understands this dynamic.
4.Affiliate sales revenue and monetization by having a lot of followers make tis work financially. While not everyone succumbs, potential conflicts of interest exist. (And savvy first-release buyers can resell their unit for more than they paid.)
I am NOT saying “all youtube reviews are bad” or that everyone is unethical. Just be aware of this context.
In some cases it can make sense to buy right away: if you need the product now, if you have been waiting for it for a long time, if it is an update to a solid product, or if money is no object and you are willing to take chances. For most buyers of most brand new products it makes sense to see what happens after the product has been in the hands of regular photographers for weeks or even months.
mard22 wrote:
…Makes me trust YouTubers even less than I already do. Barely heard a single one of them complain about it and it was the first thing I noticed….
This reinforces why normal buyers may be better off waiting a bit to purchase a brand new first-to-the-market product.
There are good, ethical, serious “previewers” out there, but in the present climate not all of them always meet that standard.
1. Most have the product for only hours or a few days. It is possible to “get” a lot of basic stuff, but they will miss or misconstrue things.
2. Influencers are competing for attention. Quiet, level-headed, thoughtful commentary isn’t the best way to break through and get noticed. It is tempting to be louder, hype more, turn the dial to 11.
3. It is tempting to please the party loaning the gear, hoping that the relationship continues. Anyone who has been in this situation (I have) understands this dynamic.
4. The value of affiliate sales revenue is not to be ignored. That, and getting monetized by having a lot of followers, are how this works financially. While not everyone succumbs, potential conflicts of interest exist. (Likewise, savvy first-release buyers can resell their unit for more than they paid.)
I am NOT saying “all youtube reviews are bad” or that everyone is unethical. I’m just saying that it pays to be aware of this context.
In some cases it can make sense to buy right away: if you really need the product now, if you have been waiting for it for a long time, if iit is an update to a solid product, if money is no object and you are willing to take chances. For most buyers of most brand new products it makes sense to wait and see what happens after the product has been in the hands of regular photographers for weeks or even months.
mard22 wrote:
…Makes me trust YouTubers even less than I already do. Barely heard a single one of them complain about it and it was the first thing I noticed….
This reinforces why normal buyers may be better off waiting a bit to purchase a brand new first-to-the-market product.
There are good, ethical, serious “previewers” out there, but in the present climate not all of them always meet that standard.
1. Most have the product for only hours or a few days. It is possible to “get” a lot of basic stuff, but they will miss or misconstrue things.
2. Influencers are competing for attention. Quiet, level-headed, thoughtful commentary isn’t the best way to break through and get noticed. It is tempting to be louder, hype more, turn the dial to 11.
3. It is tempting to please the party loaning the gear, hoping that the relationship continues. Anyone who has been in this situation (I have) understands this dynamic.
4. The value of affiliate sales revenue is not to be ignored. That, and getting monetized by having a lot of followers, are how this works financially. While not everyone succumbs, potential conflicts of interest exist. (Likewise, savvy first-release buyers can resell their unit for more than they paid.)
I am NOT saying “all youtube reviews are bad” or that everyone is unethical. I’m just saying that it pays to be aware of this context.
In some cases it can make sense to buy right away: if you really need the product now, if you have been waiting for it for a long time, if iit is an update to a solid product, if money is no object and you are willing to take chances. For most buyers of most brand new products it makes sense to wait and see what happens after the product has been in the hands of regular photographers.
mard22 wrote:
Agree with everything you said, especially the joystick. Makes me trust YouTubers even less than I already do. Barely heard a single one of them complain about it and it was the first thing I noticed. The worst feeling joystick on a camera I have ever used. Other than that, everything is great.
This reinforces why normal buyers may be better off waiting a bit to purchase a brand new first-to-the-market product.
There are good, ethical, serious “previewers” out there, but in the present climate not all of them always meet that standard.
1. Most have the product for only hours or a few days. It is possible to “get” a lot of basic stuff, but they will miss or misconstrue things.
2. Influencers are competing for attention. Quiet, level-headed, thoughtful commentary isn’t the best way to break through and get noticed. It is tempting to be louder, hype more, turn the dial to 11.
3. It is tempting to please the party loaning the gear, hoping that the relationship continues. Anyone who has been in this situation (I have) understands this dynamic.
4. The value of affiliate sales revenue is not to be ignored. That, and getting monetized by having a lot of followers, are how this works financially. While not everyone succumbs, potential conflicts of interest exist. (Likewise, savvy first-release buyers can resell their unit for more than they paid.)
I am NOT saying “all youtube reviews are bad” or that everyone is unethical. I’m just saying that it pays to be aware of this context.
In some cases it can make sense to buy right away: if you really need the product now, if you have been waiting for it for a long time, if iit is an update to a solid product, if money is no object and you are willing to take chances. For most buyers of most brand new products it makes sense to wait and see what happens after the product has been in the hands of regular photographers.
Apr 26, 2025 at 09:41 AM
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