Don't buy a video capable DSLR. Use your smartphone instead unless you make a commitment to shoot videos. Many years ago I had a good (then) video camera. I abandoned it because I realized some points: a. While traveling, I see the journey through the eye viewer. b. Making a good video needs a LOT of editing time in front of the computer. c. Making a good video means the camera should be supported on a stable support (tripod). Now I have a capable video DSLR but mostly use my smartphone for this. It is easier to operate and more available. Smartphone do the autofocus by itself while I have difficulties to get good (manual) focus on my DSLR. Pini -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of wildimages@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:12 PM To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: Re: thick skins.. thick skulls Herschel I've long been a fan of irony... >easy-to-acquire material objects that they don't really need... >all I care about is: when is that iPhone 6 with a 12 mp camera coming out? But it's over 5 years since I last bought anything "on impulse" or because "everybody else had it". Strangely - I've not missed any of it. Or should I say ... that's what I keep telling myself. Mind you - wish I'd bought a video capable dslr before I made that decision :o) Rob
