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Author:  moonshine [ Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
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"It is really thin," Jobs said. "It is one of the most beautiful designs you've ever seen. Its closest kin is a beautiful old Leica camera


http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/stev ... wwdc-2010/


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Hopefully Leica were not listening, as a Leica following in the footsteps of the iPhone would cost more, lower grade and planned obsolete, made in China with non-union labour, use proprietary accessories and only take film made under license from Apple or void their warranty and self-destruct... Oh... and the moment you turn it on it'll connect to a site asking for more money...


http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-for ... nified_p=1

As mentioned, when Yoshihisa Maitani designed the Olympus OM-1 he said the Leica models of the time inspired him. Jobs is saying his phone is 'just like' one. Glad to see his balls were not effected by his illness !
Author:  paulzolo [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
moonshine wrote:
Quote:
"It is really thin," Jobs said. "It is one of the most beautiful designs you've ever seen. Its closest kin is a beautiful old Leica camera


http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/stev ... wwdc-2010/


I think Apple will have a long way to go to get the kind of images a Leica is capable of. I’m still suspiscous of the quality opf images from mobile phone cameras. I do use the one on mine, but more for note taking than for anything I’d want to use seriously.

For that I’d use my real Leica :D or the Canon, depending on circumstances. :D
Author:  moonshine [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
I think whilst the iPhone is a great unit, its cheeky comparing it to a Leica camera. I have a Digilux 3 I am still paying off, bought on a whim on terms and I don't need to feel worse about paying it off with Jobs comparing it to a mass produced phone !
Author:  Fogmeister [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
Thing is though, the iPhone 4 was never compared to the Leica in terms of photographic quality.

They were compared in terms of style and design.

I'm not saying that it is a correct comparison but they definitely never said it will take pictures of the same quality as a Leica.
Author:  finlay666 [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
Maybe it's similar purely in the fact both are VERY expensive?
Author:  moonshine [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
Many of the Leica range are just sexed up Panasonics (Lumix), in a way, I would say they are nicer to own than use. Call that nonsense if you will, but it makes me happy.
Author:  ProfessorF [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
moonshine wrote:
Many of the Leica range are just sexed up Panasonics (Lumix)


Well, many of the modern range might be...
Author:  adidan [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
I don't think it's for people involved in something to make such comparisons, that's for others to decide.
Author:  paulzolo [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
ProfessorF wrote:
moonshine wrote:
Many of the Leica range are just sexed up Panasonics (Lumix)


Well, many of the modern range might be...


There is a similarity between Panasonics and Leicas, but the software is different.

When Jobs compared the iPhone to a Leica, you know he’s picked a camera because this is what he wants people to think about. The inevitable comparison will be made - can an iPhone 4 take the same quality images as a Leica?
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jobs compares iPhone 4 to Classic Leica Camera
adidan wrote:
I don't think it's for people involved in something to make such comparisons, that's for others to decide.

I agree. I would say that the Leica design is classic, but the iPhone 4 will only become a classic after some passage of time. As for its looks that could be declared now. I really like the look of the iPhone 4. Having seen a few phones of the white version I am seriously considering a white one rather than a black one now.
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