Camera Recommendations

I have decided that it is time for me to get a video camera. Ever since I got my Mac Book Pro last year I have been wanting to give iMovie a try. It seems like a neat thing to play with. I am also sure that I could make some money putting up howto movies about topics that interest me. Anyone have any suggestions?

I am also thinking about getting a new digital camera. What I would like is something that wuld take action shots. I don’t need a whole lot of settings it just has to be fast. Anyone have suggestions for that?