[mamba909]

Maybe just thank them for the K3III... it was appreciated.

I'll second this.

As for questions, all I can think of is this: Does PENTAX plan to introduce an entry or mid-level full frame camera? (Preferably one with less megapixels.) A full-frame KP would be nice.

[UncleVanya]

1) is there any plan for additional plastic fantastic primes?maybe FF?

2) the aperture block issue continues even with the k-70, is a completely new design of this functionality likely?

3) would they consider a firmware update to the newer cameras to allow the few DA* lenses that have screwdrive
And sdm to be used in whichever mode the photographer prefers?

4) the KP was discontinued, The k70 and k3iii are the low end and high end apsc bodies, there’s no midrange body anymore, is there a plan for a midrange body in the lineup or entry and premium the normal?

5) as someone else said, is there a plan for a small flash with p-TTL mastering features?

[carlb]

I don't feel the need to know anything. Maybe just thank them for the K3III... it was appreciated.

IMO this is the best reply to this thread.

[joehenryd]

A 200mm macro. Maybe see if Sigma will rebadge their 180mm macro. A 500 F5.6 or 600 F5.6.

[Fontan]

I for one would like to know why they are not reviving Q. I mean what the

[Paul the Sunman]

The fate of Pentax mirrorless is a thing.... seems like a survival issue nowadays, or any plans for another FF, so that the current become more approachable....

Yes, survival. Keep out of mirrorless if you want to survive.

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Now that the DA 560 has been discontinued, what are the plans for extreme telephoto? The K3iii is a great wildlife camera, and deserves a fast long prime to go with it.

[Joetitch]

Where is my free k3iii?😊
But seriously when can we expect a FF wr consumer zoom covering up to 300mm or over?

[Michail_P]

Yes, survival. Keep out of mirrorless if you want to survive.

Any thought sharing here? Very interesting statement, I love that ovf and pentaprism, but all the other brands have clearly started turning their R&D to their mirrorless systems. I know there’s a bunch of flagship dslr bodies of other brands, still going strong, but it’s obvious that the market tends towards mirrorless.
I certainly hope you are right, but I cannot understand how this is possible.

[thibs]

Will they apply the new prism tech to the K1 range so we can get bigger VF with FF cameras ?
Thanks

[Zav]

Any intent to make a cheap-ish weather resistant prime lens? Something like a DFA-L 40 f2 WR?

[Digitalis]

2) What is the long-term vision for the D FA* and D FA / FA Limited lens series? Current and soon-to-be released focal lengths include: 21mm, approximately 24–35mm, 31mm, 43mm, 50mm, 77mm, 85mm, 70–200mm; there seems to be a pattern in alternating focal lengths between the two lineups. So, would developing a 24mm and 35mm D FA*, as well as a longer than 85mm Limited, complete both lens series?

3) Are there any plans for expanding or updating the Pentax flash system?

These two lines of questioning are on the forefront of my mind Regarding Ricoh/Pentax.

[angerdan]

But seriously when can we expect a FF wr consumer zoom covering up to 300mm or over?

Available since 2015: HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Reviews - D FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

[thibs]

3) Are there any plans for expanding or updating the Pentax flash system?

Lots of guys would be happy with e.g. radio triggers IMO.

[TwoUptons]

Available since 2015: HD Pentax-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Reviews - D FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

I think the earlier post was referring to the roadmapped 70-ish - 300-ish full frame zoom.

That's a very different beast from the 150-450...

-Eric

[AfterPentax Mark II]

As an old Pentax user and member of the Pentax Club I wonder if Ricoh would actively support a Pentax-users club again. If they did so much for the K-3 Mark III with the users in mind, it might be a good idea to get actually contact with the users. As there are Pentax ambassadors who are active in providing pictures on the Ricoh website perhaps they can organize a Pentax workshop for the users lead by one of their ambassadors. I know Sony does it and I went to such a workshop showing off my just acquired Pentax K-3 Mark II/16-85 kit.