Pentax has returned from obscurity to reveal more details about its new flagship product, the APS-C DSLR, and while the news will no doubt appeal to Pentax fans, it sounded like an echo of an era that is increasingly irrelevant in the today's mirrorless world. Pentax still has a loyal fan base among those who have appreciated its DSLRs' maneuverability, modern features and excellent value for money. The Pentax K-70, for example, offers advanced features like IBIS and waterproofing at an entry-level price. But the icy pace of the launch of its new APS-C DSLR, which was first announced six months ago and still doesn't have a name, shows that it's struggling to keep up with its biggest rivals. Canon and Nikon are focusing on full-frame mirrorless, while excellent APS-C mirrorless cameras like the new Fujifilm X-T4 show that hybrid cameras are increasingly the future. It's not that the new Pentax camera doesn't look promising to those who bought the K-mount. In the video, Pentax said it would be the "best APS-C SLR model ever produced by Pentax" and notably highlighted its impressive optical viewfinder. This scope will apparently have 1.05x magnification, which would mean it has as wide an angle of view as the full-frame Pentax K-1. It's an awesome feature, but one that feels a little out of step with the latest advancements in mirrorless technology, like real-time autofocus and 8K video. Perhaps aware of its autofocus limitations for moving subjects, Pentax also promised in the video that its new DSLR, likely to be the successor to the Pentax KP, will have "better tracking of active subjects" and said it was " I'm sure you would." be pleased" with its AF performance. But with the global pandemic slowing down camera freezes, it seems these features are aimed at the dwindling number of photographers who want an APS-C DSLR focused on stills, rather than of a larger audience. and growing.