[itsahoot]

They’re using the best tools for their jobs, so, clakity-clack.If it their job to completely wreck any audio portion of the press conference then you are absolutely correct. They don't have to have the absolute best picture anymore than I have to have an over priced bottle of wine.

[crosdaddy]

They’re not worried about the video guys, they are doing their job, stills. A still is catching a brief moment in time, they want the best one. They get paid for their pictures, I’m guessing you probably don’t get paid for drinking.