Just saw this EX1R on eBay. Sensor was damaged while shooting some type of laser / tattoo thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/XDCAM-PMW-EX…1f3de#viTabs_0

Raw video:

https://plus.google.com/110085859986235298752/videos

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I’m guessing if the tech is wearing some type of protective eye wear, it might be a sign that you & your camera should have something to on too.