Originally posted by normhead I seriously question it's original existence.
Well, unless it's a photo theme thread, this is usually what happens....Personally, I am tired of the Pentax is slow focusing, their models are behind the technology....it's all BS. The K-1, KP (& to a lesser extent, the K-3ii) have such great IQ, they surpass most of the current offerings. Plus, if you want slow focusing, try a $7,000 Leica M10. Pentax has so many ground breaking features, if there is a weak link to Pentax, it's their marketing department.
I remember in the 1960's and 1970's, camera manufacturers would role out a new camera every three to five years. This constant creation of new, new, newer is just a waste. Example: most people who bought K-3's didn't upgrade to K-3ii's --at least no immediately. Why? prudent manufacturers don't cheapen their prior models by saturating annual flows of "new"models. Evolutionary changes over time then create revolutionary ideas.
DP Reviews is an Amazon marketing arm: they know they can sell more CanIkonOny models. Why? because Pentax/RICOH do little or no marketing. In fact, this Forum is one of their best marketing tools. Cheers....kill this thread--we know the K-1 ii is excellent, we know Pentax is excellent....the end.