SUMMARY
Production has begun on Pentax's anticipated new DSLR camera, moving beyond rumor and project status. An insider report indicates the camera is actively entering the production phase, suggesting a potential launch, possibly in 2026. While widely expected to be a full-frame successor to the K-1 Mark II, an APS-C model is also a possibility, especially given recent discontinuations of other Pentax models. Pentax has consistently affirmed its commitment to DSLR development.
TAKEAWAYS
Pentax's new DSLR camera is confirmed to be in production.
The camera is expected to be a successor to the K-1 Mark II or an APS-C model.
Insider reports suggest production is actively underway.
Pentax remains committed to DSLR development.