I've been doing mpeg video for 3 years now.
with next to no editing.

People buy camcorders, to shoot and view video
not to learn more complex software while sitting
in front of a computer.

I'm sure there is the odd sole out there that agrees with me.
Maybe even add a few new points to make my case.

Here is the link
http://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=291143

3 years doing video, you pick up a lot of tricks.