C.G.
my two 18 and 16 year old daughters have had ipods since they came out with the touch they are on the third gengeration .as far as i know of its the last one but it wouldnt surpise my if there another this christmas coming out. but it is very good rescouse for video making , my girls have made some good video ,they can take picture better then a professional on thier ipod, it has zoom and many more things you can do. im not sure about night time recording . ill have to ask my pro's when they get home later.lol.they can take a pic. and turn thier hair eyes and anything a different color photos look like glam shots when the get done, and video are just as good.i would read about how long of record time before you buy it .thats the only thing i would say check out. but if i could go back in time i wouldnt of gave my kids one this at a young age. because they are on the internet all the time. it can make also be used as your main computer also. that little handheld device can do so amazing things ,but if you have kids do let them become dependent on this device. i took my kids cell phone and they turned thier ipod into a cell phone they can text and even get thier own phone number and make calls . so when i learn this i have to take the ipod and cell phone at the same time. it has app on it just like a cell phone if you do buy one check out the video app you can downlaod to make a better video,change the video .but like i said if this is for a child i wouldnt or i would only let them use it maybe on trips to town ,vacations ,or limit the time of use. i make mine put thiers up at 10 pm .hope this helps answer your question,