Sony is pleased to announce an end user mail-in rebate on the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3. From February 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 end users who purchase a PMW-EX1R or PMW-EX3 are eligible to receive a mail-in cash rebate from Sony. Eligible models must be ordered from an authorized reseller or directly from Sony and shipped to end user customer within the promotion period to be eligible for rebate. For check delivery, please allow 8-10 weeks following postmark of properly completed submission.

Receive a $300.00 rebate by mail following purchase of a Sony PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX Full HD Memory Camcorder.

Receive a $500.00 rebate by mail following purchase of a Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX Semi-shoulder Mount Camcorder.

Please contact your local Sony XDCAM EX Authorized Reseller or contact Tapeworks Texas Inc toll free 866-827-3489 and speak to one of our professional representatives for additional information and for a customized quotation to meet your application.

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Scott, you beat me to it.

Also this is the link to ALL OF SONY's Rebates / Promos: Current Promotions (http://www.rebate-zone.com/default.asp?PN=SY0012)

We currently have both PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 in-stock.

PMW-EX1R Handheld (http://ecprovideo.com/site/pmw-ex1r-handheld.html)
PMW-EX3 Semi Shoulder (http://ecprovideo.com/site/pmw-ex3-semi-shoulder.html)

Contact our sales team for more information.

Currently PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3 still comes with a 16GB SBP-16 SxS Card in the box.

Mr Chan,

I was unable to find a price without signing up for your website, is that normal ??

I also hear that the ex5 will be annouced shortly....possibly at NAB in April. Sony is probably offering these discounts to get rid of old stock etc.

Dano

Where have you seen a reference to an EX-5 in the works?

Mr Chan,

I was unable to find a price without signing up for your website, is that normal ??

Hi Don,

Yes that is normal, we do not show prices on our website.
- When you register, you add items to your cart and submit the list for our sales team and engineers to review and get back to you with a price quote.
- Registering also enters you in our prize drawings, special offers, etc.
- You can also call in or email us at sales@ecprovideo.com, we operate Mon-Fri. 9:30-6:00PM Eastern time.

The current price for PMW-EX3 ($8,320.00) and PMW-EX1R (6,299.00) must be sold at that price by all Authorized Dealers.

We are also running our own specials too with a purchase of a camcorder. Contact us for more info.

I also hear that the ex5 will be annouced shortly....possibly at NAB in April. Sony is probably offering these discounts to get rid of old stock etc.

Dano

I'm not aware of any new EX camcorder being announced during NAB. But I remember Sony always running similar specials during or near NAB time.

Currently the PMW-EX3 and PMW-EX1R will come with a Free 16GB SxS card in the box, until the supply of SBP-16 SxS cards are depleted.

I also hear that the ex5 will be annouced shortly....possibly at NAB in April. Sony is probably offering these discounts to get rid of old stock etc.

Dano

What? Where'd you hear this?

IIRC this is the same rumor that came around last about this time. I think there was a thread of 60 or more posts about the next new Sony camera, appropriately named the "EX5"