Originally posted by Ishpuini Could be ergonomics as well. I do sometimes hold my camera on the left side, esp with a pancake lens, and this bulbl may enhance the grip holding the camera that way?
Also an effect of the WA as mentioned by bossa I would say.
[EDIT]Or perhaps not, judging from the comparison posted by Asahiflex...[/EDIT]
Wim
When I said "bulbous" I was referring to the larger prism housing.
But there must surely be some circuit in that left hand side bulb you refer to as well.. it just seems like overkill to be that large.