Originally posted by mille19 It looks like Pentax and the rest are going to have to up their game.
That is a narrow vision, (and sadly, a not uncommon one).
Will Panasonic and Olympus have to up their game and go FF?
Will Phase One and Horseman have to up their game and enter the general consumer market?
Will Lomo have to up their game and offer a digital camera?
The answer to your question and all the above is 'no' for the simple fact that their is more than one game
in the world of photography.
Yes, mirrorless digital is assuredly becoming the dominant format for most photographers. But that is a
far cry from suggesting that mirrorless will replace all other formats.
I do think the desire for a Pentax mirrorless system, with all the inherent benefits of Pentax design,
is a natural one. But such a personal want does not equate to a reality that Pentax must go mirrorless
or die. There are multiple markets and Pentax has its place. Current Pentax design philosophy is
focused on two areas; absolute image quality and weather resistance. And Pentax provides those
two capabilities at a price no other manufacturer can come close to match. For the same price you
will get a much less capable camera. For the same capability you will pay a lot more. Pentax has
its place in the market, quite independent of the trend towards mirrorless.
Would I embrace a Pentax FF mirrorless system? Very likely. But I'm not yearning for one. I thoroughly
enjoy what Pentax currently has on offer AND I know there are plenty of good choices on the market
should I want a mirrorless system to complement my Pentax gear.