Considering the available products from the other makers, I don't see how Pentax (Ricoh) can avoid putting a $500.00 (give or take $50.00) DSLR out soon.
My guess is it will have 14 MP or so, a 3" screen, adjustments for 20 lenses, no top LCD, either a dedicated LiPoly battery with AA adaptor option or a battery grip available.
Shake reduction will be via a customizable wheel or button setting, not requiring the user to take their eye away from the viewfinder. Same for AF/MF and JPEG/Raw setting.
I think it will have the chunky K10 D style, since the absent top LCD will allow the "shoulder" to be less wide. Perhaps there will be one more button or wheel for S/R, AF/MF and JPEG/RAW selection.
ISO range will be 50-12800, EV -1-+20, exchangeable screen with split prism available.
This body will only be a "holding action" for 1 to 1-1/2 years, when an all-new system will be introduced.
Last guess? It will be called the K 3D or K 30D.
It's all so clear....
Swami Ronanonda
Last edited by rbefly; 12-28-2011 at 09:40 AM.