The SLR equivalent of a mechanical Leica M

I am not a Leica person, but I thought of the mechanical Leica M as meter-less. If that isn't so, then the OM1 or the Pentax MX are no doubt good candidates. The Fujica ST 801 would also be a good candidate and it had a 1/2000 shutter speed as well. The ST 901 had both an electronically released shutter, and a mechanical shutter, but it only went from B, and 1/60 to 1/1000. Also an AP exposure system, so probably not what the OP is talking about.

Someone mentioned the Nikon F, but I seem to remember it was rather large. So was the compatible Canon. Again not what I thought the OP was looking for.

I know the OM1 is the one most people think of, but that is only because it was more heavily advertised than the ST 801 (and sold more), and the 801 did have a screw mount lens system. Did the Leica Ms also, or had they converted to bayonet by then? As I said, I am not a Leica person.
 
Olympus OM1n is widely acknowledged to be a good match. The lenses are compact and well designed and they focus in the same direction. Any single digit Olympus fits the bill but OM 1n or Om3 are the closest fit being mechanical.
 
I have an admitted bias in favor of manual/mechanical cameras (like the Leica M) as opposed to automatic/electronic cameras (like all digital cameras). At one time I owned a Leica M and I also used the following manual/mechanical 35mm SLRs:

Nikon F with standard meterless prism
Nikon F2 with standard meterless prism
Nikon F2 titanium with standard meterless prism (my personal favorite)
Pentax Spotmatic
Fujica ST705
 
When I read the OP's question, I think about a camera that has been everywhere and done everything. The SLR pro equivalent of the decades of M3,M2,M4. I'd say Nikon F. Tough as nails. Been all around the world as the quintessential SLR...from National Geographic to war correspondence. No other SLR really has that street cred.
 
Size-wise> OM-1.

Quality-wise> Nikon F Plain Prism.

That-Hand-Crafted-Feeling> Leicaflex SL.

But then I prefer Nikon RFs, so take MHO with the usual grain of Kosher Salt.

B2 (;->
 
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