I have followed forums about cameras since forums started and I have to say the best thing about the Sony F3 is that the majority of the posts here are about finished projects, not frustrations and dead-ends.
That says it all.
We are also blessed to have such a great group of contributors who add to the knowledge base for everyone. I don't want to list names, but we all know who they are.
I know that every two months a new camera comes out, but I think this one is a multi-year winner.
Think EX-3, PDW-700/800, and grudgingly the HVX200.