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6000 count DMM's (NOT a good $9 newbie meter..) Resolved.

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bitseeker:
Well, the chicken, for starters. :o

joeqsmith:

--- Quote from: bitseeker on July 06, 2018, 06:01:53 pm ---Well, the chicken, for starters. :o

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The trash bag in the planter?  Does sort of resemble a chicken.   Looks like he was doing a plumbing project.   

Overall, I thought he did a fine job with the video.   I didn't see any major problems like I was expecting.   The only things I saw the could have been improved were:
Spends a fair amount of time mentioning that he is not going to show how to use it but he proceeds to do a fair job of it. 
At 10:13, talks about current but there is no need to have a closed circuit to detect the voltage.  Just may not have a firm understanding of the terms.   
He does mention early on and then later the CAT III and CAT IV 600V rating.  Does not seem concerned if it actually meets it or not.   
At 11:57, mentions the "MHz one" where it's Hz.  I wonder if it will read into the MHz.   
I'm not sure why he wouldn't just say Fluke has a 17B+ model. 

I watched a few of his other reviews and get the feeling he endorses everything he reviews even if he has little knowledge of the items.  For example: 



Personally, I like the reviews where people actually put the products through their paces, then tell me what the pros and cons are. 

MacMeter:
My comment on the Ragu video, is based on expecting some motion in a “video”, there are so many LONGGGGG... sections in the 22 minute of just a static shot of the meter, and what basically becomes voice over. You guys covered the content well. Geez, even Joes videos of his test setup always has something going on, moving, or blowing up!

Oh, I never saw the CHICKEN till mentioned, now that’s GREAT stuff.

joeqsmith:

--- Quote from: MacMeter on July 06, 2018, 06:59:11 pm ---My comment on the Ragu video, is based on expecting some motion in a “video”, there are so many LONGGGGG... sections in the 22 minute of just a static shot of the meter, and what basically becomes voice over. You guys covered the content well. Geez, even Joes videos of his test setup always has something going on, moving, or blowing up!

Oh, I never saw the CHICKEN till mentioned, now that’s GREAT stuff.

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Oh, the dead time.  Yes, I agree but it seems to be to norm with many meter reviews.  People like to state their expert feelings about them.    He talked about being an automotive AC specialist or something like that.  I was not expecting him to have a solid understanding of the product from an electronics perspective or have a knowledge of the CAT ratings and what to look for.   If he wants to continue to receive free goods, I don't think he can afford to make bad reviews.   

I get comments about my videos being pedantic.  Based on the view metrics, I think the sweet spot is 7 or 8 minutes.  Exceed that and people stop watching.  Good thing I am not in it for the money  or fame.  lol.   

MacMeter:
@Joe
Your videos are obviously very specialized. And you fast forward for us when cycling through to recheck a meter after every potentially destructive test. Most online videos of any subject are just way too long. I suspect the main reason besides filmmaking ignorance, is the extra time and effort to EDIT them properly. And yes, experienced filmmakers can fall in love with their work, and not edit them down enough. Example:
When Marty Scorsese was hired to direct “The Wolf of Wall Street”, the contract stated the movie could NOT run over 3 hours. So Marty made it 2 hours, and 59 minutes! Decent movie, but most critics agree about 30 minutes too long.

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