Light distraction is real. It's like trying to drive with your headlights off, while a bright lcd panel is glaring into your eyes. Your vision is going to be se

Light distraction is real. It's like trying to drive with your headlights off, while a bright lcd panel is glaring into your eyes. Your vision is going to be seriously compromised. Another good reason for relatively barebones or simple equipment is the old Murphy's law that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Both electric and mechanical systems will routinely break, and things that can be repaired with a duct tape, hammer or screwdriver will be much less of a hassle than a fancy digital doodad.