Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 K-S1 failed, K-S2 is nice and K-3ii doesn't move to well. All others are probably on sale from stock, so don't keep the factory running.
The K-S1 has been between the WR K-50 and WR K-S2 in price; allegedly it was aimed at the "beginner market", but I'm not sure there is much DSLR market below the K-S2, and the K-50 may have taken most of those sales (and new / used-like-new models of the K-01 and K-30 are still available, as I discovered when I bought my K-30 last summer). The K-3ii's place was also unclear, since new / used-like-new K-3 are still being sold, and it was greeted by a large groan upon introduction because of its lack of an OnBoard-Flash.
Sales of the K-3ii may also be hindered by the problems that sent some back to the factory, supposedly slowing down introduction of the K-1.
However, Pentax does need to get the K-1 out-the-door so they can work on their other issues, such as a possible followup to the K-3ii. As I've mentioned elsewhere, I would like them to release a series of new models that reflect the styling of the K-1, thereby giving Pentax a clear family character other than being WR, and tying back to their storied past.