IJM,
Thanks for the eduction, seriously, that makes sense, and I'm always willing to learn.
But I totally agree that if I want to capture faces or license plates you need a better camera. I wanted something to document my rides, show my kids what bad drivers do, and just have some cheap video fun without spending a fortune...and for that I think it was $90 well spent.
But again, any insight to the hows and whys is always appreciated!!