I always been partial to Canon for both still and video. Since 1996 I've had three Canon cameras. The first was an SLR. The second two have both been digital.

I don't know if they have a model out which can take HD video. Do note, however, that it's 1080i, not 1080p, so it's not a true 30 fps. It's half the lines (every other line) each 1/30 of a sec. The next 1/30 of a second it does the other half of the lines. If you're interested in true 1080p HD video, you'll have to spring for a video camera. At least at the present time. Who knows what'll turn up next year?

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