Shutter logo - with a lens or no?

[Vadi]

Hi all,

As you might now, the GScrot (http://gscrot.ubuntu-projekte.de/) screenshot app is undergoing rebranding to be called Shutter (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1030391).

While we're quite happy with the new name, the team does have differences over the logo to use - should we only represent the "shutter" (of a camera), or should the lens be inside it?

The artists point (no lens) is that it is too much detail for the logo, and on small sizes, it wouldn't be noticeable. Also with a reflecting lens, the background needs to be darker to see it, which isn't as good as a transparent one.

I've attached two mock ups, one without the lens and another with a (poorly gimped) lens in it. What do the artistas here think on this matter?

[mcduck]

I like the one without lens better. The lens doesn't really fit the style of the rest of the logo, and I don't think it's even necessary to have anything in the center of the logo.

[overlord.gaurav]

The one without the lens is better!!

[Vadi]

Keep in mind that the one with the lens is a cut&paste mockup though.

[overlord.gaurav]

Keep in mind that the one with the lens is a cut&paste mockup though.

But, I do agree with the artist's word. The lens will not be clearly visible in small sized icons. It'll be pointless to add a lens.

[Vadi]

Ok :)

[Sand & Mercury]

Definitely better without.

[Mohamedzv2]

Better with it imo

[kostkon]

I like it better without.

[Sarai the Geek]

The lens is unnecessary detail... doesn't even look like a lens really and it sort of detracts. I say leave it out. Nice icon otherwise, though. :)

[Vadi]

Ok, thanks all. No lens it is.

[alex.rayu]

Nice logo. No lens rox.

[morgengenuss]

well done.
no lens +1

[Frak]

I'd say with lense, but remove the edging of the lense to make it look like it is actively taking the shot.

[rodbotic]

I like both!!

just wondering the you know the logo is modeled after an aperture in a lens.
the shutter is in camera and is square.

[Vadi]

"oops".

Looks pretty enough anyway, so we'll stick with it ;)

[Herrman]

I like the simplicity of this logo!
As said before, the lens wil make the logo too complex.
Perhaps the lens fits better into the logo when the lens-colours are less bright.
Nice logo ;)

[Izek]

But, I do agree with the artist's word. The lens will not be clearly visible in small sized icons. It'll be pointless to add a lens.

+1 for that