The official Ricoh Imaging UK Facebook page leaked the picture of a new Pentax ME-D camera that is a digital tribute to the original Pentax ME model that was first released in 1976: Here is a screenshot of the original Facebook post in case it gets removed:
Ricoh is rumored to replace the Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera in 2020 (the Pentax K-3 II is already discontinued). In an interview last year, Ricoh confirmed that a Pentax K-3 replacement is coming. Source: Digicame-info via PentaxRumors
Here are the latest/updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmaps:
Ricoh announced the development of two new “reference” products – a new DSLR camera and another full-frame lens for Pentax K-mount: Pentax KP custom limited edition camera HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 85mm f/1.4 lens
Ricoh published updated Pentax K-Mount lens roadmaps (click for larger view):
→ The new Pentax lenses are now available for pre-order: 11-18mm f/2.8 at Adorama & B&H and 35mm f/2 at Adorama & B&H. → Meike lenses are now available for sale at B&H. → Meike has a new 50mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount, → Meike also has a new 6-11mm f/3.5 APS-C manual focusing fisheye zoom lens for Fiji X-mount.
Ricoh announced two new lenses for Pentax K-mount: HD Pentax-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens (Adorama | B&H) HD Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 lens (Adorama | B&H)
In addition to Leica and Panasonic, Ricoh will also officially announce two new K-mount lenses on January 31st :
The Latest Pentax Rumors