All eyes on Lot #14-Leica M (RED)

[Particular]

Ok, so we've already had the discussion about what everyone thinks of it. But have you seen it in person? It is on display at Sotheby's in NYC until Saturday, when it will be auctioned off. I must say it is pretty slick. If you are in the neighborhood, go check it out.

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/null-n09014/lot.14.html

Here are some close-ups.

 

[mooge]

looks like the perfect camera to make into a papercraft version-- all of the surfaces are flat!

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Just looking at it makes my hand hurt, thinking about how tightly I'd have to white-knuckle grip it to prevent dropping.

Phil Forrest

 

[Particular]

Phil, you could always add a grip. Unfortunately Jony and Marc didn't design a matching one.

 

[Particular]

Mooge,
I remember when people were making paper models of the first iPhone, after it was announced, but before it was available in order to get a sense of the size of it. As none of us is likely ever going to hold this one, I think a paper one is the best we can do.

Or even better, make a paper sleeve that fits tightly around a regular M8/M9/M.

 

[kiemchacsu]

NO flash hot shoe?

 

[Particular]

No flash, and no 21mm finder. But there is a tripod thread, so you should be ok in low light.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Phil, you could always add a grip. Unfortunately Jony and Marc didn't design a matching one.

I'd just use some 3M heavy-duty double sided tape a stick on a hand-formed chunk of plexiglass to give me something to grip.

Phil Forrest

 

[Particular]

Forget the plexiglas, just tape it directly to your hand.

 

[maddoc]

Looks like my Zorki6 on steroids ... 😀

EDIT: However, their estimate would allow me to buy many many Zorki6s ...

 

[Phil_F_NM]

I'd also replace that red dot with my custom Yashica Electro "atom" logo, as I am want to do...

Phil Forrest

 

[Pablito]

?
I would not go two paces out of my way to see this thing in person...

 

[Particular]

I remember that atom logo. Much cooler than the plain old red dot. Personally I'm holding out for the 'p' version in laser black.

 

[Particular]

?
I would not go two paces out of my way to see this thing in person...

Thankfully I didn't need to make too many more than two paces to see it. There are some other cool items on show also that may be worth going out of your way for.

 

[rjbuzzclick]

I think it kind of looks like a Werra with the lens hood reversed.
(not my photo):
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bQ3OjC6BU...I/vAXg9NDrxlY/s1600-h/Werra+simple+beauty.jpg

 

[Scrambler]

Two words:

Strap lugs.

About time.

 

[johannielscom]

Still lovin' it!

 

[Barnackdriver]

OK, I love it, but seriously $500,000 to 750,000???? Some folks have too much money!

 

[Brian Legge]

I understand what they were going for but I really don't like the look personally. I'm sure it produces fantastic images though.

 

[Lss]

I understand what they were going for but I really don't like the look personally.

I especially dislike the shutter speed dial which looks rather difficult to use.