Originally Posted by
arthurking83
I'd find that a slimmer body type would actually be counter intuitive(for me at least) .. in that removing the space where the mirror used to lie, and creating a slimmer body would make it more uncomfortable for me to hold the camera/lens combo.
The size of most pro camera's seem to fit the size of my hand perfectly, whereas I find smaller cameras(D90 sized) to be uncomfortable, as I have to hold the body more so with my fingertips, instead of naturally allowing it to rest in the palm of the hand.