Originally posted by lithos Why the hell should we give a damn about video on a stills camera? It's a nice feature. But if you want to do it better, buy a goddamn camcorder.
Why the hell? Cos it is now a mandatory feature for it to sell! That's why!
You may have no use for video, but a lot of other people do. And nowadays, the line between "still camera" and "video camcorder" has blurred. Many digital cameras can capture video better than low end video camcorder, and infinitely better than those Flip type device.
They are both media capturing device. So why shouldn't a DSLR capture good video? It can cost many more thousands to get a "goddamn camcorder" which can perform some of the video capability that some DSLRs can do.
Quote: It's like bitching about how the new car you bought doesn't fly very well.
That's a totally wrong analogy.
Unlike trying to make a car fly, which requires totally different form factor, extra hardware (wings and engines), a DSLR taking video does not require any extra hardware! All the necessary components are right there! Just a sensor capable of outputting images at fast enough fps, and you are in business!