How awkward is using the video camera?

Many folks relate that it is awkward to shoot video (due to positioning of the lens and buttons).
So, really, how bad is it?
Do you get over it fairly quickly, or is it 'perpetually awkward', like waring two left shoes?
thanks,
Darrin

Here's my experiences during a recent vacation.
My finger accidently crept into more than a few shots - very un-apple like design. It happened less frequently the more I used the video function. Something that you can adjust too but probably never eliminate completely.
More than once I thought I had stopped video capture by pressing the center button only to find that I had taken a 35 minute movie of the inside of my pocket. I also missed some scenes I wanted because I was actually turning the camera off when I thought I was turning it back on. To be fair these occasions were all outdoors and I was wearing sunglasses which made it almost impossible to see the displayed controls. I didn't have the problem indoors but I have noticed a few other posts questioning the operation of the center button in video mode.
- I was happy with the quality of most of the video with two exceptions
1. outdoor scene with a very bright background at the top and the subject matter in shadows at the bottom. They came out very dark and hard to see unless the camera was only pointed at the shadow area - but this was hard to tell when shooting because the display screen washed out in the sunshine and I was again wearing sunglasses. Perhaps any camera would have problems under these conditions.
2. there is no zoom lenses so if you can't get close to small subjects you won't be happy with the results.
Overall I got what I expected, an upgrade from my first gen 1G nano, and a handy video camera that captured family memories I otherwise would have missed. I've never owned a video camera before and knew this wouldn't be a hi-def model. For me, as a "free" add-on to an iPod it was a "no brainer" as I don't shoot enough video to justify a dedicated unit. Your milage my vary.

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