Sony's AVCHD, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD422 cameras demonstrate their flexibility and reliability in extreme sports environments, with the latest Storm Surfers documentary recently shot in high definition using a mix of Sony's HXR-MC1P, PMW-EX1, PMW-EX3 and PDW-700 cameras.

Storm Surfers - New Zealand is the sequel to the highly successful Storm Surfers - Dangerous Banks, which won Best HD Program at the 2009 Asian Television Awards. In this new film, big wave surfing legends Ross Clarke-Jones and two-time world champion Tom Carroll hunt the waves off the South Island of New Zealand. Filmed in stunning high definition, Storm Surfers - New Zealand puts the viewer right on the board as Clarke-Jones and Carroll test the limits of physical endurance and master their fear in pursuit of the ultimate ride.

"We continued to work with Sony cameras on Storm Surfers - New Zealand because they delivered action-packed shots in quality high definition, yet were compact enough to take with us to the various locations," said producer Marcus Gillezeau. "The HXR-MC1P 'bendy' camera allowed us to film dynamic HD POV shots from jet skis, surfboards or in helicopters, without compromising the quality of the film. We also constructed underwater housings for the camera and shot footage of Ross and Tom from the surf."

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