Originally posted by fsge If new ML format it would be better to join L mount alliance rather than developing something new from scratch.
K02 would be a better idea
From a cost perspective for Ricoh it does seem better since they'll only have to release a body and a few lenses versus an entire lens catalog. But it also means they'll be competing with others in the alliance for sales. Unless the terms are more like a coop.
I would actually like a mirrorless body that supports K mount lenses. Even a bulky one like the K-01. The major flaw it in, for me, was the lack of an EVF. I don't use headless cameras -- it needs a viewfinder.
I think a mirrorless system would look better with a Ricoh badge on it. Keep Pentax in mirror land. They can make a K adapter if they want, then the money (Pentax DSLR or Ricoh MILC) stays in house.
It's too bad (to my knowledge) no one has made an adapter to mount K lenses to Z, RF, or E bodies that support AE and AF.