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Originally Posted by PentaxLuver

That said, I am wondering, why most of the companies are discontinuing a camera model soon after introducing it and pushing a "new" or "upgraded" model? I understand the K2000 is now discontinued and replaced with the K7, which also shoots video. So, why are they all pushing the video component in a DSLR? Personally, I wish to be a "photographer" not a "videographer". If I wanted to shoot video, I'd have a video camera, not a still camera.

I've wondered the same thing. I think video was added to woo the generic consumer, not necessarily the serious photographer. Then, once one did it, it became a "follow the herd" mentality. Nobody wants to be the one that doesn't offer it. Also, there is a push to "redefine" multi-media. This is one of those marketing ploys.

Personally, I think it's very silly. I purchase SLR's to take pictures. We own a camcorder and I rarely use it anyway. I certainly don't want to pay extra on an SLR for an expensive feature I will never use.