Time to look at 2017.
- K-mount full frame
This will bring new lenses. Maybe the 5 on the roadmap, but probably just 3 or 4. Developing costs more time then one wants. So probably the 24, 50 and 85 or around that. Maybe upgrading the 200mm and 300mm lens with DC motor and kaf4. No new body or upgrade to the K-1.
- K-mount aps-c
A new Hi end body to replace K-3ii is expected. Probably no new lenses, but maybe some upgrades of current lenses to HD coating, DC motor and Kaf4 mount. With the current lenses, K-70 and new K-* and some outrunning models on sale there is plenty on offer.
- 645
No new body. Probably a new lens. On the roadmap there is a standardzoom and a tele zoom to develop. Maybe also an upgrade to an older lens like they did with the 35mm lens. The 150mm lens is likely for that.
- GR
Probably nothing new. Unless they are upgrading to a 24mp sensor in 2017.
- Action camera
New version of WG-M series could be done. Just better image quality and ready. For the WG-5 I don't expect a new version.
- point & shoot
Looks like this is dead. They could order a new bridge model made by JK Imaging and brand it Pentax or Ricoh, but probably don't.
- Q
This looks dead. I don't expect anything for it in 2017.
- Theta
I expect a new model. Maybe the follower to Theta S will come in 2016. I still expect a new one in 2017. Bringing 4K video is important. Maybe there will be a second more professional model, but that is difficult. Maybe even a Ricoh branded VR glass will come.
- Surprises
Who knows. Could be done. A new lens not on any roadmap. A new flash or anything for that. Maybe a K-mount milc. A new aps-c milc with new mount. Or any phantasie product. Could also be nothing at all in this categorie in 2017.
Last edited by RonHendriks1966; 09-29-2016 at 07:23 AM.