I’ve been thinking about the meaning of ‘evolution.’ I’ll bet they’re at the point where they can’t add features onto the K-7-architecture body any more so they’ve started with a clean sheet. Perhaps there’s a new image sensor design in the pipeline. Perhaps they’re working on a new AF sensor that could make its way into the next 645 and FF cameras after the APSc flagship. Perhaps something new is coming in the VF area. More, anyway, than just taking the KP main board with AU and cramming it into a K-3ll.
IOW, I’ll bet they’re developing a completely new frame and body, taking into account efficient component sourcing, internal component layout and manufacturing process.
That would be evolution - most of the Pentax DNA is there, but something new has been added.
Last edited by monochrome; 04-17-2018 at 04:23 PM.