Originally Posted by Phallus Fondue

question that may end up being very newbish.
what is preventing people that do webcams from just using a small camcorder? you would end up with far superior optics, they are no longer expensive, easy to tripod mount which also can be motorized and remote controlled, camera also can be controlled via remote. you also end up with all of your shows on tape.

so cheap, great optics, great zooms, possible flip display screen, actions can be controlled via remote, and rock solid recordings.