I need to replace my aging Canon A85 camera. I've typically liked Canon, but am open to other brands if they're good.

Here's my criteria:

-must be compatible with SD HC cards (I picked up the 4 GB SD HC card + reader at CostCo for $35 today) - this rules out most Sony cameras too.

-must have good Macro mode - I intend to use it as an ad hoc scanner to take pix of receipts and documents (as a digital organizer tool, when I'm traveling, and don't have my scanner)

-must be compact (I like to take it traveling, so it needs to be pocketable)

-should have good movie mode (this will be a replacement for my miniDV camcorder, which I find too bulky to take to most places), so I can record impromptu videos when I come across something interesting.

-4 megapixel or more is fine. I don't need more than 8 or 10mp (I typically don't print large prints, and I like photos to be 2 megapixel or less to be able to store more images, so more megapixel does not equal better in my book). Picture quality is more important than megapixels.

-must have a very quick start-up time, and quick photo capture time. I HATE waiting forever to turn on a camera and take a picture. It needs to be instantly on (less than 1.5 seconds on time).

I've avoided Kodak (seems cheap / entry level cameras), also not paid much attention to Fuji (not compatible with SD HC cards, never used them / heard many good things about them). I've heard good reviews on Casio / Panasonic, but don't have much experience with the brands.

I used to have a Nikon 4 megapixel 3 years ago, it took forever to start up and take/record photos. So I've avoided looking at Nikons so far as well because of that. Maybe they've improved their start up times?

Ok so this is my very pick criteria. Any good recommendations here based on my needs?

PS - I've looked at Canon SD1000, SD 750, SD 850 / 870 IS. I like the form factor of SD1000, but the lack of Image Stabilization is a bit of a negative (don't know how relevant IS really is though). The SD 850 / 870 IS is a bit bigger than what I'd consider ultra-compact (I'd consider the Casio EX-Z1080 to be pretty compact, it's thinner than the SD 850/870 IS).