Camcorder to video ipod direct.

Hi
sounds abit dim-i know!,but what camcorder can be plugged direct to ipod ( via camera dock)to download home movies?
I am travelling around the world and want my movies to be stored on my ipod,is this possible? if so what,how and when.
Many thanks in advance
Sunshine

Never seen one available for sale, but note that a iPod movie recorder exist.
It's made by Nyko and a prototype has been previewed months ago on iLounge too, but nothing else still...
http://www.nyko.com/nyko/products/?i=36
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