05-17-2016, 01:34 PM
Yes, maybe, but what does Ricoh/Pentax gain now? After the FF hype is slowly fading out and the mirrorless hype about to start? Coming up with a project which will rest like lead in the shelves? Which dealer will dare to present Pentax while there are so many equally good Canon/Nikon/Sony bodies out or expected? Having more lenses than Sony in the portfolio - what kind of surprise ist that meant to be?
I recall the times when Pentax came up with their LX. Exchangeable finders, state-of-the-art flash system, all very nice - and it never came even close to be a serious competitor to Nikon F3 or Canon F1 / A1. The lens portfolio had gaps others didn't and I have to say, I found Pentax to be too small (only for Japanese hands the right size) and their lenses looked like cheapo Beroflex, Dabubia or whatever was coming from Eastern Europe. Every other brand managed to have a more professional design than Pentax was able to do.
I recall the times when Pentax came up with their LX. Exchangeable finders, state-of-the-art flash system, all very nice - and it never came even close to be a serious competitor to Nikon F3 or Canon F1 / A1. The lens portfolio had gaps others didn't and I have to say, I found Pentax to be too small (only for Japanese hands the right size) and their lenses looked like cheapo Beroflex, Dabubia or whatever was coming from Eastern Europe. Every other brand managed to have a more professional design than Pentax was able to do.