Marc Newson -- good enough for Leica

filmamigo · 10-08-2013, 09:49 AM

I've been a Marc Newson fan since I first purchased my K-01. Amazing to think that it's the K-01 I reach for, over my K5, most every time I head out with a camera.

Apparently Leica are fans too. Marc Newson and Jonathan Ive (of Apple fame) were tapped to design a one-of-a-kind M as a fundraiser for (Red).

This is the Jony Ive-designed aluminum Leica M camera for upcoming RED auction (Gallery) | 9to5Mac

**crewl1** · 10-08-2013, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

If they had used a K-3 this image would not have exhibited moire.

Kobayashi.K · 10-08-2013, 10:08 AM

Marc Newson is not a bad designer at all, but he is too academic. I like the Italian designers much more, they have a more natural talent.

scratchpaddy · 10-08-2013, 10:13 AM

Mac Pro meets Leica!

It seems to be somewhat lacking in the ergonomics department, but I suspect more pictures will be taken of this camera than with the camera. But hey, it's for a good cause. Whatever it takes to get people with too much money to give up said money.

VoiceOfReason · 10-08-2013, 10:44 AM

I only reached for the K-01 if I couldn't find my K5, so I sent it out and had it full spectrum converted. Now the yellow brick is really cool.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-08-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I only reached for the K-01 if I couldn't find my K5, so I sent it out and had it full spectrum converted. Now the yellow brick is really cool.

Images to see?

Parallax · 10-08-2013, 12:42 PM

There's only one reason to buy a Leica. I can't think of any reason to buy a Leica that doesn't look like a Leica.

**mattb123** · 10-08-2013, 01:02 PM

Wow, that's a lot of resources to go into a single camera. I wonder if they will ever go into production or if it will forever be one of a kind.
Won't be cheap, I bet...

prime.partisan · 10-08-2013, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

There's only one reason to buy a Leica.

They reduce the effect of gravity on your pocket?

DogLover · 10-08-2013, 01:14 PM

I'm a mac fan for the last couple of years, but I really prefer the look of the regular Leica M. I wouldn't want that one even if it were cheaper. Marc Newson is 0-2 with me. Love my little K-01, but I hate the way it looks.

Parallax · 10-08-2013, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by prime.partisan

They reduce the effect of gravity on your pocket?

Okay, 2 reasons. Snob appeal and gravity.

**monochrome** · 10-08-2013, 01:40 PM

Looks like an old studio microphone.

I actually like the look of my K-01 - it immediately grabbed me visually in a way only the SV, K-series Pentax bodies and a few mechanical Nikons do. And it actually resembles some old Leica i forget which.

bossa · 10-08-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by DogLover

I'm a mac fan for the last couple of years, but I really prefer the look of the regular Leica M. I wouldn't want that one even if it were cheaper. Marc Newson is 0-2 with me. Love my little K-01, but I hate the way it looks.

If I read that article correctly it states that Ive designed that camera so your score card is invalid.

DogLover · 10-08-2013, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by bossa

If I read that article correctly it states that Ive designed that camera so your score card is invalid.

OP said it was a collaboration. Didn't read the article, turned off by the photos.

VoiceOfReason · 10-08-2013, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Images to see?

Looks like you found them in the share my photos post!

10-08-2013, 09:49 AM	#1
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Marc Newson -- good enough for Leica I've been a Marc Newson fan since I first purchased my K-01. Amazing to think that it's the K-01 I reach for, over my K5, most every time I head out with a camera. Apparently Leica are fans too. Marc Newson and Jonathan Ive (of Apple fame) were tapped to design a one-of-a-kind M as a fundraiser for (Red). This is the Jony Ive-designed aluminum Leica M camera for upcoming RED auction (Gallery) \| 9to5Mac

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crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	If they had used a K-3 this image would not have exhibited moire.

10-08-2013, 10:08 AM	#3
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	Marc Newson is not a bad designer at all, but he is too academic. I like the Italian designers much more, they have a more natural talent.

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scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Mac Pro meets Leica! It seems to be somewhat lacking in the ergonomics department, but I suspect more pictures will be taken of this camera than with the camera. But hey, it's for a good cause. Whatever it takes to get people with too much money to give up said money.

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I only reached for the K-01 if I couldn't find my K5, so I sent it out and had it full spectrum converted. Now the yellow brick is really cool.

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RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I only reached for the K-01 if I couldn't find my K5, so I sent it out and had it full spectrum converted. Now the yellow brick is really cool. Images to see?

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	There's only one reason to buy a Leica. I can't think of any reason to buy a Leica that doesn't look like a Leica.

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Wow, that's a lot of resources to go into a single camera. I wonder if they will ever go into production or if it will forever be one of a kind. Won't be cheap, I bet...

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prime.partisan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 198	Originally posted by Parallax There's only one reason to buy a Leica. They reduce the effect of gravity on your pocket?

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DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	I'm a mac fan for the last couple of years, but I really prefer the look of the regular Leica M. I wouldn't want that one even if it were cheaper. Marc Newson is 0-2 with me. Love my little K-01, but I hate the way it looks.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by prime.partisan They reduce the effect of gravity on your pocket? Okay, 2 reasons. Snob appeal and gravity.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Looks like an old studio microphone. I actually like the look of my K-01 - it immediately grabbed me visually in a way only the SV, K-series Pentax bodies and a few mechanical Nikons do. And it actually resembles some old Leica i forget which.

10-08-2013, 01:59 PM	#13
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by DogLover I'm a mac fan for the last couple of years, but I really prefer the look of the regular Leica M. I wouldn't want that one even if it were cheaper. Marc Newson is 0-2 with me. Love my little K-01, but I hate the way it looks. If I read that article correctly it states that Ive designed that camera so your score card is invalid.

10-08-2013, 03:11 PM	#14
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by bossa If I read that article correctly it states that Ive designed that camera so your score card is invalid. OP said it was a collaboration. Didn't read the article, turned off by the photos.

10-08-2013, 03:45 PM	#15
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Images to see? Looks like you found them in the share my photos post!