If you don't like LiveView just don't use it. It's simple. I know I'll try it and turn it off.
Personally I think Pentax should focus on other things here ... FOCUSING SYSTEM and METERING. Although the last part is pretty much OK.
And yes, we will probably see a K30D and K300D at Photokina (maybe even a K3D and 645D ... shhh, don't tell anyone) and not some P&S Ultra Zoom (maybe in the background).
I'm hoping for:
- improved FASTER focusing system (11 points 9 cross like now but better - honestly I think you don't need more)
- improved metering
- less than 20MP (far better noise control) - but I think Pentax will go for the pixel count
- same body as K10D/K20D (PLEASE DON'T LET ANYTHING CHANGE IN THAT DEPARTMENT)
- 5FPS or more (and not some quasi high speed 20FPS burst like the K20D has, I'm talking about the real deal)
That's it.
Oh and if they make a FF I'll let it sit for a year or two, because I honestly don't see any advantages other than a larger viewfinder and refraction hitting a bit later with low apertures. I do see many disadvantages tho - cost of body (unless Pentax can bring it for around 1300€), lenses suddenly become shorter, have to sell a couple of APS-C lenses, ...
Sorry for the offtopic, I got carried away.