Ricoh just announced the development of a new flagship Pentax K DSLR camera with an APS-C sensor that will be on display at the next Pentax event that will take place on September 21st. I think this is the rumored surprise for 2019. The official announcement is expected in 2020. No additional information was provided. Here is the full press release:
The K series digital SLR camera currently under development will be exhibited at the PENTAX fan event.
TOKYO, September 20, 2019－RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce a preview showing of the PENTAX K mount digital SLR camera at the "PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special" scheduled to be held Japan from September 21st.
Overview of reference product
PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras
- Model name: to be announced later
- Flagship model of our K-mount digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor
- Currently under development for market launch in 2020
- Price: Not decided
Notes: The designs and specifications are identical to those first announced publicly about the camera's development, and subject to change without notice.
Via PentaxRumors
