I think I found the camera I said I love. I was reading Monocle magazine (issue 20, Feb 09) when it leapt off the page at me.

It should be the Sigma DP1, a compact camera that functions like a DSLR. A casual read of reviews makes it sound rather problematic, not to mention it's hugely expensive. Still, he totally makes it look like a damn good-looking and highly covetable toy.