My Mac was bought last October for my Photography work so i would think it will be fine for doing some Video too? It has FW800 and FW400 ports on the back so connectivity should be fine. I've had a look on the Tesco website like you advised and they offer two different miniDV camcorders in my price range, one is made by Sony (DCRHC51E) and the other by JVC (GRD860T) out of the two which looks to be the "best buy" or would it be more like when i bought my first DSLR and i would be better to go and have a feel and play with the camcorders?