Jony Ive & Marc Newson Leica Prototype Camera
As part of the 2013 (Product) RED charity auction, former Apple design chief Jony Ive and Marc Newson teamed up on a special one-off Leica. Dubbed the (RED) Leica Camera, it sold for $1.8 million. What you see here is one of the final prototypes for that camera. Present are the curved edges and fine engraving details that the pair are known for, seen here in polished aluminum with an aluminum Apo-Summicron 2/50 mm ASPH. lens — not far from the final form, but lacking finish. It will be sold as part of the 38th Leitz Photographica Auction on June 12 in Vienna.
