Does a watched pot really boil slower than one you set on the stove and leave to do other things? NOPE.But being preoccupied does make the time go by faster. Can't think of a more appropriate way to get ones mind off "K-NEW AND IMPROVED" then to take out "K-Old and Proven" and use it alot.
Afterall, this could be hashed out on a forum for years to come and it will have zero effect on the future camera releases by Ricoh.
I do think though if it were ready they would have released it... and its far better to have it delayed than to have it released with issues. Just think of the reviews it would receive at other sites not to mention the threads here on its short comings and failures and omissions, and everything else its not that someone feels it should be.
I think a cautious and careful Ricoh makes much more sense given their market position. I suspect what ever camera they release needs to be well designed and tested carefully and thoroughly given the time they put into it.
It will happen... when is up to Ricoh...in the meantime, we have no shortage of great gear to use.Happy shooting.
AL