I appreciate the help. I really do. But instead of sarcasm and suggesting that i drop 5,000 on camera for youtube videos could you actually give me some useful advice. Like would the G7 be good for anything? Would i be able to record decent video or atleast better than my current Canon SX40HS? I just wanted some help because reviews and articles dont give a clear answer and i just wanted someone to hopefully point me in the right direction, but instead you said buy a $5,000 camera or a $1700 one. Like really man can you please give me a real response?