Originally posted by Caat This is starting to go the way the rumours went with the K20D. Lots of build up and hype and then ultimately disappointment due to initial expectations being too high.
I suspect that we will end up with essentially a K20D's guts in a new, prettier shell.
BUT I'd like Pentax to take things one level up to match standard specs like 5fps, 1/8000 shutter etc not just because these are things I genuinely need but because they help sell the camera as they are the top-line specs, and I want Pentax to do well.
I agree with you. It really doens't have to be earth-shaking changes, but updated AF and higher FPS count plus video will at least keep people in the fold and even get others to notice. Like you, I have no need for those three, but it would be great to have so that others who do need them consider keeping or going towards Pentax.
I'm fine with Pentax releasing multi-colored versions of existing cameras, but I do hope they don't extend the same idea towards new models, taking an existing model's guts and placing them in a reworked body. I would hope they have the foresight to improve on some of the specs that people frown on when looking at Pentax, if not a total overhaul.