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jogiba · 09-21-2012, 10:53 AM

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Leica has announced that it is in discussions with Sir Jonathan Ive - chief designer at Apple - about designing a unique, one-of-a-kind version of its new M rangefinder. In a statement to the British Journal of Photography, Leica has confirmed that the intention is for the resulting camera to be auctioned for charity in summer 2013.

According to Leica, the unique, Ive-designed M rangefinder will be auctioned in summer 2013 with proceeds going to Reporters Without Borders, a charitable organization dedicated to fighting censorship and supporting journalists around the globe. Sir Jonathan Ive is one of the most well-known industrial designers in the world, and is responsible for the design of some of Apple's most iconic products, including the iMac and iPhone. What do you think an Ive-designed M will look like? Let us know in the comments.

Sir Jonathan Ive to design one-of-a-kind Leica M rangefinder: Digital Photography Review

Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson Gripe About Design's Current State | Fast Company

**boriscleto** · 09-21-2012, 10:59 AM

Why didn't Pentax think of this. When they saw what Newson came up with for the K-01 they should have said "It's a one of a kind, we'll auction it". Then they could have come up with something better.

**jpzk** · 09-21-2012, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Sir Jonathan Ive to design one-of-a-kind Leica M rangefinder: Digital Photography Review

Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson Gripe About Design's Current State | Fast Company

Is this Moiré I am seeing on the person's jacket on the left ??

JP

**grhazelton** · 12-01-2014, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Why didn't Pentax think of this. When they saw what Newson came up with for the K-01 they should have said "It's a one of a kind, we'll auction it". Then they could have come up with something better.

But...I was ready to buy a yellow 01 just for its "in your face" aspect, not to mention its utility. Then they went away....

wombat2go · 12-01-2014, 04:03 PM

Oh-Oh, I got the title wrong when I first read it ( Old age you know..)

I thought PF member Jogiba was informing PF member Jonathan Mac "I've got to design.. a Leica..."

09-21-2012, 10:53 AM	#1
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Sir Jonathan Ive to design one-of-a-kind Leica M rangefinder Quote: Leica has announced that it is in discussions with Sir Jonathan Ive - chief designer at Apple - about designing a unique, one-of-a-kind version of its new M rangefinder. In a statement to the British Journal of Photography, Leica has confirmed that the intention is for the resulting camera to be auctioned for charity in summer 2013. According to Leica, the unique, Ive-designed M rangefinder will be auctioned in summer 2013 with proceeds going to Reporters Without Borders, a charitable organization dedicated to fighting censorship and supporting journalists around the globe. Sir Jonathan Ive is one of the most well-known industrial designers in the world, and is responsible for the design of some of Apple's most iconic products, including the iMac and iPhone. What do you think an Ive-designed M will look like? Let us know in the comments. Sir Jonathan Ive to design one-of-a-kind Leica M rangefinder: Digital Photography Review Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson Gripe About Design's Current State \| Fast Company

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09-21-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Why didn't Pentax think of this. When they saw what Newson came up with for the K-01 they should have said "It's a one of a kind, we'll auction it". Then they could have come up with something better.

09-21-2012, 11:29 AM	#3
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by jogiba Sir Jonathan Ive to design one-of-a-kind Leica M rangefinder: Digital Photography Review Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson Gripe About Design's Current State \| Fast Company Is this Moiré I am seeing on the person's jacket on the left ?? JP

12-01-2014, 02:49 PM	#4
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by boriscleto Why didn't Pentax think of this. When they saw what Newson came up with for the K-01 they should have said "It's a one of a kind, we'll auction it". Then they could have come up with something better. But...I was ready to buy a yellow 01 just for its "in your face" aspect, not to mention its utility. Then they went away....

12-01-2014, 04:03 PM	#5
wombat2go Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Oh-Oh, I got the title wrong when I first read it ( Old age you know..) I thought PF member Jogiba was informing PF member Jonathan Mac "I've got to design.. a Leica..."