ive been researching this week for a dslr with hd video. pretty much decided on Nikkon D7000 as its the best bang for your buck and more features over the newer D5000 (like magnesium body, lens motor, higher frame rate, better battery dual sd slots).
did youtube review some canons last night too like the 7d and 600d and it seems the nikon D7000 equals them both. previously having a nikon sways me to stay in the same camp.

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1997 green GC8 with the usual mild mods.