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Choose reliable sources for a camera comparison video

Practice: Setting limits and rules. About 5 minutes.

About this exercise

You're making a comparison video on two mirrorless cameras and want sources to cite on screen. Your rules: hands-on testing, published after the September 2026 firmware update, and not sponsored by either camera maker. You want exactly 3 numbered picks, each with a reason under 12 words, using only the details in your list, plain text, nothing else.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Not giving your rules. The AI picks the most enthusiastic or detailed sources, including sponsored ones. Try: Spell it out: "Hands-on, after Sept 15, not sponsored."
  • Missing the firmware date. The July review is hands-on and looks solid, but it tested old firmware. Try: Add: "Published after the Sept 2026 firmware update."
  • Getting a camera opinion. The AI starts comparing the cameras instead of picking sources. Try: Say: "Output only the 3 picks."
  • Not saying how many. The AI decides the length itself and usually returns more picks than you can use. Try: Be exact: "exactly 3 numbered picks."
  • Getting markdown back. AI defaults to bold labels and headings, which show up as stray symbols in your video script notes. Try: Ask for "plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Gives the criteria
  • Says exactly how many
  • Limits each reason
  • Says to use only your sources
  • Asks for plain text

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