This might sound like an odd question, and I'm not really expecting anyone to know the answer if I'm honest, but you never know.
Does anyone know what make/type of camera was used when filming the sail boat scenes with James May, during his race with Clarkson? I ask because the look and quality of those scenes is very reminiscent of something else (can't think what) and I'm wondering if it was a (at the time) new breed of professional camera being used in the profession.