Hi forum photo guru's,

With a pending WA trip on the cards, I'm considering buying a camera for photos and videos. having read a few of the previous threads i've settled on one of the superzooms, the Canon Powershot SX30.

www.canon.com.au

Any other suggestions? I suppose the main feature I think is a bit on the lean side for this camera is the video features, would be nice to be able to record in 1080 or 720 at higher fps? or am I asking too much.

Other question is, is there any accessories I need, and if so can you guys recommend good brands etc? I'm thinking based off what I've read in other threads:
- tripod? this is for travel so something thats pretty compact would probably win over something with heaps of features for me.
- polarizing filter, dunno if the camera supports them?

Cheers