Originally Posted by noblepa 
(snip) So, a line of pro-oriented cameras that is well supported by Pentax might create an image that would help Pentax in the pro-sumer market segment, even if the pro series cameras aren't really profitable. (snip)
While that might be nice, I don't think Pentax has the luxury, financially, to manufacturer a product simply for the impression it gives. Even Hoya doesn't have pockets that deep. Instead, any product offered at this point must target a specific very profitable market and do moderately well in that market. This is why I've said the next Pentax will target products in the $2000-2500 price point, and why I feel Pentax will ignore the higher price point markets for the time being.
stewart