Originally posted by joe.penn In short, seeing that Sony is a premier manufacturer of sensors both cropped and FF and Sony seems to have a fairly complete lineup, the only average bodies seem to be the Pentax ones we are using...
The rumours are that Nikon will have an OVF D800 and that Sony is taking FF with an SLT at a lower price point than Nikon. If Sony abandons the OVF, that's an issue for Sony.
As I have pointed ou many times on this forum, all indications are that Nikon, who buy 100% of Sony's FF sensors over the last year, have a "special" deal with Sony. It certainly appears that way. I doubt Pentax can simply knock on Sony's door and buy FF sensors. Industrial supply with co-developed tech doesn't work to that simple sales model.
I also suspect that the D700 may continue in production for Nikon, occupying the lower FF price point.