The BBC, which has pioneered the use of high definition TV for years, today unveiled some of the toys it has developed for its new South Pacific documentary, which starts on Sunday night on BBC Two (10 May, 8.30pm).

The super slow motion video of big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom in a 12 foot wave are the first shots of their kind ever recorded, and were taken using a special waterproof underwater HD camera.

By shooting at a speed 20 times faster than normal HD cameras, the BBC has managed to produce these incredible slow motion pictures, which are bound to sell a few high definition TVs if nothing else. To see the clip in all its glory, make sure you click on the HD button.