Quote Originally Posted by DrBill View Post
I've been quite underimpressed with Sony's single sensor CMOS-based HD camcorders at least as far as underwater imaging is concerned. Perhaps a three chip version will do better, but I think I'll save my $8,000 for something else.
Robin Berg has stated he is VERY impressed specifically with the single chip SONY HC7 and is using it for actual broadcast production - and he shoots for The Outdoor Channel, ESPN, OLN and Discovery Channel.

He has stated to me personally via detailed email correspondence that the SONY HC7 shoots as well as the much larger Z1U and when properly setup and handled - is as broadcast capable as the Z1U. He can interchange footage in post between the HC7 and the Z1U and has said you have to look VERY hard to tell the difference.

Due to his detailed advice, I just made the jump to a pair of HC7's and will be taking delivery of my L&M Bluefin HC7 housing late next week.