A picture, not a video, is what matters most in the camera! The defects are not serious and don't prevent you from taking a typical photo. It's just a shame that they forbid you from using some bells and whistles that are almost ever necessary. Gorgeous pictures! and the fotik is no longer required! Don't imagine that paying an extra $10,000 would bring you a better picture; the picture will still be about the same. Swivel screens, faster shooting speeds, and other possibilities are available with more expensive (up to $60,000) dx cameras.