The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid

What Would Happen if the iPhone 4 and Leica M9 Had a Baby?

The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid

A design company based out of Los Angeles calledĀ Black Design Associates, LLC, just posted some sexy photos of a Leica M9/iPhone 4 Hybrid concept. They imagined the i90 to take any regular iPhone 4 and make it something more powerful and did I say sexy? The imaginary specs and images are below.

LEICA i9 for iPhone4

  • high performance,
  • higher cost ($900 -$1200),
  • longer life-cycle (5-10 yrs.)
  • The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    • INDEPENDENT CAMERA BODY – doesn’t depend on the iPhone4 processor, making the i9 a true ready-to-shoot camera.
    • COMPACT OPTICAL ZOOM – offers true optical zoom with a greater number of focal lengths in a compact size.
    • LEICA RANGEFINDER – allows for faster uninterrupted shooting.
    • CASE FORM FACTOR – makes the i9 ultra-compact and protects your iPhone4 in a rugged and stylish case.
    • CAMERA BACK DOCK – loads your iPhone4 reminiscent to traditional 35mm film and takes full advantage of the iPhone4’s superior Retina Touch-Screen Display.
    • INTERCHANGEABLE CAMERA BACK – ensures the i9 is compatible with future generation iPhones.
    The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 - Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    The i90 – Leica M9 and iPhone 4 Hybrid
    1. CAMERA/iPHONE TOGGLE – turns on your camera with an instant start-up time of 0.3sec., while simultaneously loading the Leica app on your iPhone4.
    2. ZOOM/VOLUME CONTROL – adjusts Tight and Wide when your camera is on, and adjusts volume Up and Down when your camera is off.
    3. DEDICATED APERTURE AND SHUTTER DIALS – offers fast and easy option for manual operation.
    4. PASS-THROUGHS AND ACTUATORS – gives you full access to your iPhone4 controls and headphone jack.
    5. FLASH AND LIGHT METER – offers higher quality photos and videos in low-light conditions.

    So remember, this is just a concept. But if something like this were real, would you buy it? Let us know what you think about the design/concept by leaving a comment below!