Midrange DSLR Camera with Video Capabilities?

So I'm a soon-to-be graphic design graduate. Up until now I've (1) Used school cameras (2) Commissioned photographers or (3) Used stock photography. However, I'm planning to move abroad to Japan in a few months, and I think I ought to invest in at least a midrange camera (rather than the cheap point-and-shoot that I use for vacation photos.) I'm also quite interested video blogging, and since I'm also investing in the Adobe Master Suite and will have After Effects, I'd like something with decent video capabilities as well.
My design style tends to rely on illustration more than photography, but I'm looking for the best my budget can get me. I could possibly stretch it to $600, but ideally $500 or $550 would be the most I'd spend. Also, perhaps a Sony, Nikon, or Canon would be best since if I ever need repairs, a Japanese repair shop would be familiar with the make/model.
So, what do you guys suggest?

I happily mix video taken with my Canon G1X compact with video taken on an XF300 and 1DMK4. It also takes amazing stills. The biggest problem the video is that while it looks great straight out of the camera, it is nowere near as robust as the 50MB/s foot age from the XF300 if it need a lot of post processing.
The Canon 6D looks interesting. Full frame is big advantage for video, and it is a lot cheaper than the 5D range. DPReview has a nice review but it mentions moiré artifacts with video in its Conclusions
The thing I like about my G1X is that it is small enough to be always available. Try Google for Charlie Waite Compact to see what a really good photographer can do with a samll camera.

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001BVXJK/ref=olpproductdetails/002-1209763-2528833?ie=UTF8&seller=
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Cons: No full format for photo, no good DOF, lenses, big sensor for video, two cameras to carry
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