http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k3_s.html

Anyone work out what it actually does???

In the top view is that a video Icon on the on off switch?
is that why it's glowing red? Usually video is denoted in red right?

Grey too!
http://photorumors.com/2014/08/20/pentax-k-s1-camera-specifications/

Hoping it's wifi enabled but the battery will get hammered if its that little D-LI109?

http://photorumors.com/2014/08/20/pentax-k-s1-camera-specifications/

the screwdriven Tamron is actually a super peice of glass, no need for the VC, a little update just with the USD and the new (Genuinely useful) lens coating would do Pentax users I'd say and it wouldn't be too hard for them to provide that, since it was smaller they could also push it at Sony users and some mirroless cameras, it would go nice on an OMD EM1 I'd bet! Oops Olympus, I swore, oops I did it again!
Anyway point is they needn't make it just for Pentax, if they are all struggling to make a buck (Not sure I believe it!), then surely they should at least try to push out some products with a little bit of effort rather than as Ricoh, with no effort at all...
A plakky red ring and a new lens coating that comes about mostly because the old one doesn't comply with all Regulations anymore doesn't count!

True, pentax users still have Sigma, good thing too really.
They at least seem to be stepping up with the newer Art Lenses in K mount too, obviously they are taking a little longer to come out than for the big three mounts but nonetheless they get there. It makes me wonder what the threshold point would be for Tamron and indeed Tokina to start making K mount again.
It's all a numbers game in the end...

I agree!
I lusted after mine but when I got it, it was sort of meh, I't not bad but it has enough disappointments (mainly the Autofocus) involved in it to take the shine off the optics, and the build which I think are it's strongest points, and in my book it's a little better optically, than the review seems to suggest...
However I also tested a Tamron 70-300 VC USD (obviously not on Pentax!) and found it to be very nearly as good optically for less than £300!
Tamron are really hitting the mark with recent releases, I think they are currently selling some of them at margin in order to gain a bit of brand awareness and cadre.
Sadly, all the new Lenses are not available in Pentax...
Wonder just what it will take to get the brand supported by more third parties? (Probably getting Sony off the Board at Tamron!)

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-da--60-250mm-f-4-ed--if--sdm-lens-revie...

Sums up pretty much what I thought about it when I owned it, I really wish third party lenses were more available, more choice is good and it would give Ricoh a bit of a Gee Up on the lens refreshes...
This one and the 16-50 F2.8 are overdue a re do...
Just sayin...

YEEEAASSSS!!!

Not at this time, and far to Niche but I don't want to derail, avensis's thread here...
So someone please buy this fine fine camera!