See I take the opposite stance on that. While I think the wireless module should come bundled with the camera. I actually like that it is separate because theoretically at least, Sony can upgrade just the wa-101 unit as the technology becomes available eliminating the possible need to do a major redesign on the camera. Note this is pretty much the same setup as my 400.In my opinion, Sony dropped the ball by not building the wireless into the camera and requiring an additional attachment. We're way past that on the technology ladder. If they were looking to make more money, require an optional board insert to make it work or something but an external attachment is inexcusable.
The internal wireless we are discussing here is not the slot mount audio you are thinking of but the wireless video capability. For things such as camera and lens control, mongering etc.I don't want to see a built-in wireless system in a camera. It would add additional cost, not to say it will slow down production of the camera since different blocks would be used. Some blocks were better, and at some time, you have to rent or have different blocks that work. Even with the wireless slots, owners have wireless equipment, they keep using that instead of buying an in slot receiver. (Sony's slot only allows one channel of audio with a non Sony receiver). I don't know if Sony has changed that.
What he said. Camera technology and wireless tech move at different speeds. When a better, faster, more powerful wireless becomes available, it's an easier update as a separate unit.See I take the opposite stance on that. While I think the wireless module should come bundled with the camera. I actually like that it is separate because theoretically at least, Sony can upgrade just the wa-101 unit as the technology becomes available eliminating the possible need to do a major redesign on the camera. Note this is pretty much the same setup as my 400.