canon 5dII ... hahahaha..

I would propose that you buy them separately, ie, a small dc + a small HDV recorder ...

hrmmm, i am going for convenience over quality

Well, I know of a Sanyo HD-1010 www.testfreaks.com/digit...

Its more of a digital camcorder than a digital camera, but I am not sure about its still pictures capability

yup thats kinda what i am looking for... i'll check it out this weekend

well, see if you can find a Bic Camera store nearby. You can get yourself a membership card and it lets you have 10%+ redeem points

Yes, Bic Camera does have the Sanyo 1010 www.biccamera.com/bicbic...

sanyo is good, also has water proof

you can shoot bikini girls with sanyo

"Under Water!!!"

thats the one for me then!

Heres another Sony model (I just remembered you are a Sony fan) .. www.biccamera.com/bicbic...

which one is water proof?

sanyo ca6 ca8 ca65

No, I am not sure ... here is a detailed review of the Sanyo HD-1010 www.camcorderinfo.com/co...

check this shop at tokyo, the cheapest one on kakaku. kakaku.com/shop/2/PrdKey...

address in english www.pc-radar.co.jp/map_e...