Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well it could be just K-s (or something) wich would be just a little upgrade to the K-r with the 16 megapixel sensor (only 12-bit) from K-5.
Could also be a new direction and completely new product without mirror addressing to that market.
I think a Ks is likely as you described, but I imagine there is an APS-C mirrorless around the corner as well, and a K3 (or whatever the 24mp K5 will be) so if they also go FF (or APS-H for you Ron) there could well be 4 new cameras in the wings. There has been some movement on K5 pricing (we've seen under $1000 more than once now in Canada) and it is close to it's replacement schedule.
They certainly seem to be better at keeping a lid on upcoming product than anyone else. That was why I thought a January launch of 4 cameras is a possibility (NEW Cameras New Company with 60 years of heritage ....blah blah blah type idea) Certainly Ricoh has the cash and seems to be moving into advertising positions with the new york times last week, and sponsoring the new under dog in the french premiere league (Dijon FC who were just promoted)
I think there is some good advertising to be had from an underdog (Pentax) pairing with an up and coming underdog (DFC) Synchronicity happening there