Originally posted by jatrax Inventory cost of having two models? Two SKU's that retailers have to stock? Pentax has always seemed to be under-modeled compared to other brands. At some points only really having two models. But as you say, the production cost would be small so why not?
I'm going go with the k-3II being just a refresh of k-3 with no articulated screen and WiFi still being a FluCard option. They might add the LED's though
Mid-range and Enthusiast range are already 2 different models and two different SKU's. I'm suggesting the midrange has a different Wi-Fi- protocol and articulating LCD than the Enthusiast K-3 replacement. Then there is the FF - - -
As far as SKU's, every color of the K-50, each with or without a kit lens, has a unique SKU, inventory cost, order estimating process, entry on the web page (at B&H Amazon and Adorama) - and the resulting undercount of model sales and mis-ranking in Amazon lists and CIPA reports.