Canon's Mark II 

You can't be too small, too thin, too fast.  No, we're not talking about Conde Nast's new venture dedicated to models who resemble whippets, we are talking about the key to successful travel tech and gear. 

In "The Future is Now" Condé Nast Traveler contributor Mike Haney gives the rundown on nine new travel technologies and services for 2009.  Pick up a copy of the December issue or read it here. 

Here's a sneak peak:

The first SLR camera to also capture full-resolution HD video, Canon's Mark II can store clips up to 12 minutes long in H.264 format, which is easy to edit and plays on iPods. The 21-megapixel shooter is also a pro-level still camera, with live preview on the three-inch LCD and ISO speeds up to 25,600 for amazing low-light shots (canonusa.com; body only, $2,700).