Originally posted by 24X36NOW Agreed, dSLRs aren't going anywhere. Not only pros, but "enthusiasts" or "serious amateurs" are unlikely to run to mirrorless cameras in droves. Many might buy mirrorless cameras as "second" systems for travel and such, but anyone serious about photography (unless limited physically from using/carrying something bigger) will generally prefer the superior functionality, battery life and handling of a dSLR system over anything without a mirror.
yes but again, why would people "serious about photography" stay content with Pentax's APS-C only offerings? enthusiasts and serious amateurs are being sheparded to the D600 and 6D as we speak, by the CaNikon powers that be.
as has been said a thousand times before, SLR mounts and their clearances (size), including the K-Mount, were meant for FF. mirrorless cameras have reached the image quality of APS-C DSLRs (if they're not APS-C themselves already) thus the size and weight penalty for the mirror/OVF and corresponding lenses brings diminishing returns now that only FF brings a significant boost in IQ and ISO.
want a highly regarded weathersealed, camera body with a hotshot 16mp Sony sensor, great AF, and a ton of small high quality primes? you just described an OMD (and maybe GH3), as well as a K5II, only noticeably smaller and lighter (and a little cheaper).
now more than ever, Pentax needs to fully live up to it's legacy and legacy (FF) mount.