Originally Posted by thibs
But then if it didn't have any LiveView, people would have even more complain anyway.
I think the reason is fairly simple: Pentax had limited funds since Hoya has probably nothing in the development of the K20D and had to use the same body for cost purposes.
WIthout changing the body there was not even chance on using additional sensor like Sony and developing AF for LiveView isn't like claping in their hands. They did the max they could givne the available ressources which is nice IMO.
Next, lets implement it fully. That's it.
Complaints about live view is not new. Every camera maker has received its share of criticism about limited usefulness. The fact is that live view is a relatively new feature, so it takes time to develop. In time, more and more features will be added. It took ten years and several close approaches before man finally landed on the moon, so don't expect live view to become fully mature in its first appearance in a new camera.