What are the new SLR cameras that record video?

Which PRO SLR digital camera, can record up to 3 minute movie or video clips w/sound & has over 8 megapixel?

• I was going to get the Nikon D200 camera until i found out it had no microphone. I have a Nikon 8700 and love having the ability to record video & audio at the drop of a dime. Does this feature NOT accompany most SLR pro camera? Plus, i like having higher megapixel(8 or more), and I really like the ideal of a bigger LCD display, like in the Nikon d200(it's 2.5!). Any suggestion? My budget would ideally be under 1500 but no more than 2000.

• Answer:

  The Coolpix 8700 is a nice camera. I had one myself. There were a few things about it that drove me crazy however: * the delay due to the EVF. I was constantly missing action shots and candids. * the tiny viewfinder - good for checking the general composition but not much else * poor low light performance (max. ISO 400, with poor image quality at that) * no real control over depth of field. The difference between f/2.8 and f/8 was a joke * no real way to focus manually (yeah, you could - if you had 2 minutes to set up) * etc... These are all things that make the upgrade to a dSLR worth while. The things you give up with a dSLR are video mode and live preview on the back screen (you only use the back screen for menus and playback). I currently own the D200 that you were looking at, and that camera is a joy to use - I finally retired my film body! If your budget is $2000 max, I'd seriously consider the brand new Nikon D80. That's a $1000, 10MP, 3 FPS replacement of the Nikon D70s. The specs are fantastic. And at just $1000, plus $120 for a fast 2GB memory card, you'll have plenty left for lenses. You could get the $750 Nikon 18-200mm zoom, for example. In fact, for a total price of $1870, that's probably your package right there. Check here for more info on the D80: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/nikond80/ For buying, compare availability and prices at B&H, Ritz Camera, and Beach Camera.