What is its market? If the market is interchangeable lens rangefinders, both the Bessa R series and the Konica Hexar are lighter, the Bessa is smaller as well, and the Konica, while similar in size, actually has less volume. Why does the Leica have to be compared with the top-end Nikons and Canons. Why not an earlier SLR, made about the time of the M-series introduction through the advent of the huge Nikon and Canon bodies?
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bob W > I would say it has always been at the small end of camera & lens sizes in > its market. > > Among exchangeable-lens cameras intended for professional applications it > has been at the small end since it came out, and continues to be. Some > Pentax M and Olympus OM cameras don't change the overall tendency. It has to > be compared with the top-end Nikons and Canons.
