I apologize if this has been asked before, but is there any chance that Sony might update the PMW-EX1R sometime this year? I think there were about 2 years between the EX1 and EX1R and it's been about 2 years since the EX1R was released.

Sony recently extended its XDCAM rebate program for another 3 months:
Sony Business Solutions & Systems - Featured XDCAM EX Camcorder Rebates Extended (http://pro.sony.com/bbsccms/ext/eblasts/streamline/xdcamexunleashed/0112_unleashedextendedA_1online.HTML)

I'm wondering if they are trying to clear their current inventory before they release and updated EX1 (pure speculation). The reason for the question is that I want to by and EX1R this year (for work) but it is not absolutely necessary, so I can wait

What would everyone like to see in a PMW-EX2?

Keep in mind, the Tsunami changed everything. Also, rebates do not necessarily imply an end of life fire sale. They are sometimes a marketing tool to handle a competitive situation. In the case of the EX series, against the 50mbs 1/3" 3-mos 3-ring cameras from Panasonic and Canon.

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdcam-ex-cinealta/504491-possible-ex1r-ex3-replacement-year.html

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdcam-ex-cinealta/482931-replacement-ex-3-a.html

Thanks for the reply Les.

I did a forum search on the topic and did not find the links you provided. Thanks for the links.

I just ran across this one .... note the comment about Sony's history of running rebates in March because it;s the end of their fiscal year:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdcam-ex-cinealta/493661-pmw-ex-successor.html