Its not just about going FF. If they do, Ricoh would be introducing a camera into a market of limited size. One already dominated by the competition. It would be simply madness just to produce a FF offering, and try to capture market share. New innovation would be required to give an edge. Are Ricoh really ready to go the professional route ?
A much better option in my opinion is to improve the auto focus system on the K5 variants, impoved flash capability and offer tethering, thus giving Ricoh with their Pentax brand, the best APSC camera in the range. This would turn far more heads in the market place and be far more economical and achievable.

A very good company. Things are usually at a premium price. So if I was you. I would go right ahead and purchase.

Hi There

Don't bother with film would be my advise. Put your old lenses on any of the digital Pentax models for better, quicker cheaper results

Photoshop can open PEF files in camera raw. You need to download the latest camera raw. Unless you are using a very old PS version.

The Youngnou flash range will do exactly what you require. If you want a TTL flash. I would recommend Pentax own range

Yes "Ricoh" is a manufacturer. New owner, new name, new influences, new directives, new money.

It all has to be good.

You may also be aware that from the 24th Sept. The Pentax uk facebook page will change its name to Ricoh Imaging. We have to accept that Pentax is no longer a manufacturer but merely a brand or range of cameras from a larger group of companies. Personally I see it as a good thing.

"What David said."

Nice set David, Can I just ask. On the shots with extension tubes. What was the tube length ?