R.I.P. VDSLR?

Not anytime soon, if ever. This HD video technology just recently reared it's head in the world of the DSLR and is still in it's major evolving stages. We have already went from 720 to full HD, from no control to manual control and from 30fps to 24/25/30/60fps. The video DSLR market is not only too fresh to be coming to an end, but it is still evolving in major ways - mostly due to a direct response from consumers. If you consider the demand and capabilities of these tools, you will understand why the 7 month old T2i is still sold out at some dealers. Sorry Frank.

What some fail to understand is the basic principle which has existed since "High Quality" became a relative term; and that is that there are many tools available to the industry. The DSLR is a DSLR no matter what you use it for. Not to mention film which has been around for two centuries, and still seen on the Hollywood set. HD capable DSLRs have barely been here for two years, so believe they will run their course. Even worse is to compare this sub $2k technology to a $10k+ technology. If you have the budget, you will proceed accordingly.

It was hard for some seasoned Photographers to make the leap to DSLRs, but the movement can not be denied. This isn't your S-VHS upgrade. Canon especially has provided the tools necessary to deliver compelling imagery. The fact remains that you need to be talented and know how to use the tools to follow through. And that's what a DSLR is, a tool, a still camera, not a video camera. So camcorders aren't "back" on the scene. They never left, neither did film.