[yugyug]

Its been years since I bought a new camera or video camera, and I wondered if anybody here has recommendations...... basically I'm looking for something that can take great still pictures, reasonable video and works well with my macbook pro. Although I am a graphic designer, I am really looking for something at the consumer not pro level - something that I can chuck in my bag when i go out walking around and checking stuff out.

by the way I live in Tokyo, which probably expands my options a bit.... another reason I am asking here first.....the last time I went down to Akihabara (electric town) I got a migraine from seeing all those shiny silver gadgets on display......

thanks

[riley46]

As for the compact camera, there are a lot of good units to choose from and it all comes down as to how much you're willing to spend for it. This is the reason I can't give a specific answer.

[mduell]

Canon A710 IS or SD700 IS (which probably goes by some IXUS name over there).

[yugyug]

thanks you - I got a Xacti - its very much a hybrid thing - shoots HD video + 10mp stills......and small. Nifty.