Originally posted by sebberry Does having a full lineup of these smaller bodies turn off pro and semi-pro photographers who would rather shoot with something that doesn't seem targeted primarily at consumers?
I highly doubt any pro is going to be turned off by something like that. They'll make their decision based on image quality first and foremost, most likely followed by build quality, ergonomics, and then feature set (of which, I'd consider lens / accessory availability to be a feature).
If IQ is up to snuff and the camera has the build quality and features (including lens / accessory support) that they require, then ergonomics will be the deciding factor. Provided they still like the ergonomics, smaller size and weight are not going to be seen as a disadvantage - pros don't *want* to lug around larger, heavier equipment than they have to. A smaller / lighter body just means they can move to get the shot quicker while carrying one or more cameras.
The real question hence should be - is the camera too small to offer good ergonomics. My answer would be no, unless you have exceptionally large hands. Personally, I'm 6'1" tall, have large hands, and find the K-7 to be among the more comfortable cameras I've handled ergonomically.