{"id":94714,"date":"2023-05-25T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T13:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=94714"},"modified":"2023-05-25T09:17:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T13:17:06","slug":"leica-q3-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/leica-q3-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"New Leica Q3 Camera: Hands-On Review with Mark de Paola"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a fashion and beauty photographer and director, I shoot in a very unique and demanding manner. For one, I always shoot wide open. I do no editing, no cropping, and need to have full manual control over my image. I need to put the image on the sensor, then output from the sensor immediately. My clients demand that. This applies both to stills and motion. For this reason, Leica has suited my workflow for my entire career as its sensors\u2019 reflect an image that is what I want right out of camera. Its lenses each reflect a different visual personality that suits my many creative needs. I always say: show me a different camera or lens combination that better reflects my vision and I\u2019ll shoot that. I am constantly testing new technology and optics and it\u2019s always been Leica. And now, we have the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/lcq3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Leica Q3 Compact Camera<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When I say \u201cnew,\u201d I don\u2019t mean just a new number. While it looks the same, it is nearly a complete redesign retaining the familiar form factor and absolutely stellar 28mm F1.7 Leica Summilux. To sum up the Leica Q3 in a word, I would have to say \u201cwow\u201d \u2014 just wow.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Leica Q3 | Street Fashion Photography with Mark de Paola\" style=\"width:1280px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_jF-vBKR9n6Y\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/jF-vBKR9n6Y\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jF-vBKR9n6Y\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT10M14S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-05-25T13:00:28Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_jF-vBKR9n6Y\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/jF-vBKR9n6Y\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Leica Q3 | Street Fashion Photography with Mark de Paola<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jF-vBKR9n6Y\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/jF-vBKR9n6Y\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Leica Q3 | Street Fashion Photography with Mark de Paola\" width=\"1280\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Introducing the Leica Q3 featuring Photographers Mark de Paola and Seth Miranda as they discuss its updates and features. This all-new and impressive camera has a 60mp full-frame sensor with triple resolution technology in a compact body, which makes it a great travel and street everyday-use camera. If you think a 60mp file might be too large, you have the option to lower the megapixel file to 36 or 18 allowing faster camera operation and still getting incredible resolution shots due to its sensor. In addition, there is the option to use digital crop and macro mode, giving you a ton of versatility when it comes to shooting options. \u2718 Leica Q3 Camera https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/lcq3.html Key Features of the Leica Q3 \u25ba Maestro IV Processor with 8GB of buffer memory \u25ba Hybrid AF system with Contrast and Phase Detection AF (Eye, face, body, and animal tracking) \u25ba Tiltable backscreen (76% increase in resolution compared to the Leica Q2) \u25ba Has an EVF with a 56% increase in resolution compared to the Leica Q2 \u25ba New Ports: HDMI for video recording &amp; USB-C for charging and data transfer \u25ba 8K resolution output and ProRes video support \u25ba New battery that is 18% more power than the previous generation \u25ba First-ever full-frame camera with wireless charging capabilities \u25ba 10x faster wireless transfer speeds to the Leica FOTOS app with embedded MIMO Technology \u25ba IP52 Weather Sealing Certification Mark de Paola is a New York City-based fine art and fashion photographer with over 30 years of experience shooting campaigns and fine art commissions for the likes of Vogue Spain, Vogue Mexico, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Prabal Gurung, David Koma, Roksanda, and Saint Laurent. De Paola has directed several hundred television spots in the fashion\/beauty sector including those for Giorgio RED Perfume (Bergdorf Goodman windows and MoMA NY), Ducati, Leica Camera, Sony, Neutrogena, and Ford Motorsports. De Paola&#039;s fine artwork is included in public collections such as the Museum of Modern Art, in New York, The Getty in Los Angeles, the San Diego Center of Photographic Arts, and the TOP Museum in Tokyo. His photography monographs Recent Work I (2018), Recent Work II (2019), and Five Years and Sixty Seconds (2020) can be found with Leica Camera retailers in major cities worldwide. De Paola&#039;s solo exhibitions have traveled around the world including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dali (China), Tokyo, Milan (Triennale Museum), and at home in New York City. De Paola&#039;s pictorialist work as a still and motion artist has been driven by his studies of the neurobiology and cognitive psychology of human vision. \u2192 Article: New Leica Q3 Camera: Hands-On Review with Mark de Paola https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/leica-q3-camera\/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:26 Mark de Paola&#039;s Initial Thoughts on the Leica Q3 01:30 Leica Q3 Upgraded Features 02:53 Leica Q3 EVF 04:00 Leica Q3 28mm F1.7 Lens 07:06 Leica Q3 and TTL 07:23 Leica Q3 Dynamic Range 07:56 Leica Q3 Lighting Cable 08:16 Leica Q3 Digital Zoom 09:01 Leica Q3 BSI Sensor 09:43 Closer SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: \u27a5 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/MyAccount\/Login __________________________________ \u2718 PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, Black https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ifjxh2s.html Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f\/2.8 R LM WR Lens https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ifj165528.html DJI Mic 2-Person Digital Wireless Microphone System\/Recorder w\/ Lavalier Mic https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/djimicak.html Polar Pro Peter McKinnon VND Signature Edition II 77mm 2-5 Stop Filter https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/pp7725vnded2.html Angelbird AV PRO SX 160GB CFexpress Type-B Memory Card https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/abvp160cfxsx.html #LeicaQ3 #StreetFashion #Adorama __________________________________ \u2750 LET&#039;S GET SOCIAL \u274f \u27a5 Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adorama\/ \u27a5 Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adorama\/ \u27a5 Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/adorama \u2750 MORE ADORAMA \u274f \u27a5 Shop https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ \u27a5 Blog https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/ \u27a5 Live Events https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/g\/42-live \u27a5 Podcast https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/g\/adorama-podcast# __________________________________ Photographer: Mark de Paola\u00a0 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/depaolapictures\/ https:\/\/www.depaolapictures.com\/ Model: Carolina Bruma https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carolinabruma\/ *Senior Content Producer* Fernando Martinez https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/filmfernando\/ https:\/\/vimeo.com\/filmfernando __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:1280px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Features of the Leica Q3<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>60MP BSI CMOS Sensor with triple resolution technology in 60, 36, or 18 MP<\/li>\n<li>In camera focal length crop now extended to 90mm (28, 35, 50, 75 also included as in previous generations)<\/li>\n<li>8k resolution video<\/li>\n<li>Tilting touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Fixed 28mm F1.7 close focusing lens<\/li>\n<li>External device and tethered shooting capabilities<\/li>\n<li>New OLED improved viewfinder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>New 60 MP Sensor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The new Leica Q3 full frame BSI sensor provides an amazing 60 megapixels with choices of 36 megapixels and 18 megapixels with brilliantly advanced pixel binning for full creative freedom. Pixel pitch and pixel density (the size of the pixels and how close they are to each other) is of critical importance to me. I love this feature for those jobs where 60 megapixels are required, but you may also want a different look of fewer megapixels. For me, the BSI sensor technology is particularly evident in the dynamic range of the shadows. I want my camera to render deeper colors and detail in clothing or portraiture, as well as accuracy in color when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/clothing-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting clothing<\/a> and cosmetics.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94789\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3525.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3525-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3525-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Fahad\u00a0Jafarullah \/ Adorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Focal Length Crop<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Another amazing feature is the extended camera focal length crop to 90 millimeters extending the 28, 35, 50, and 75 range. You can have your camera on your shoulder with the utmost versatility all the time. For me, having the capability to crop to 90mm is particularly important shooting beauty and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/creative-portrait-photography-ideas-tips-and-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> portraiture<\/a> work. I\u2019m not required to constantly swap out various lenses to obtain a closer crop.\u00a0It is important to note that these focal length capabilities are ostensibly a crop into a 28mm perspective. The various lens settings do not offer the perspective of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/lens-compression-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compression<\/a> that say a 90mm lens would.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94790\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000139.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000139.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000139-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000139-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000139-1022x1536.jpg 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mark de Paola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Tilt Touchscreen<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Now added is also the versatility of the tilt touchscreen to easily capture lower and higher angles for your still and cinema work. For me, this is especially important when using the close focusing capability for portraiture and beauty work. When shooting wide open, it\u2019s important to have complete control over whether the eyelashes, eyes, or lips are in focus, for example. The tilt touchscreen allows me the ease to ensure the precision of exactly what is both in the frame and in focus.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94792\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000196.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000196-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000196-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000196-1022x1536.jpg 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mark de Paola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Fixed Lens<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s address the fixed lens. It\u2019s unchanged from previous generations of the Q, and there is good reason for it. It should come as no surprise that the paradigm of fashion and beauty work is now all about the 28mm wide angle lens. This is partly due to the democratization of photography with the 28mm lens equivalent on the iPhone.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Leica took this to heart, designed and engineered a F1.7 lens with 6.69 inch minimum focusing distance. These extreme capabilities are truly an incredible feat of design, especially in such a small package. At the Leica factory in Wetzlar I have seen with my own eyes the bins of rejected glass and metal pieces in their pursuit of perfection and the workers who are dedicated to the task of polishing a particular lens element or hand-painting a number on a focusing ring. These handmade particulars \u2014 in addition to the testing and manufacturing technology used only by Leica \u2014 should provide some context behind my emphasis on this lens\u2019 precision. Most importantly, there is a<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>unique craft and humanity that perfects every piece of the Leica look.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94793\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94793\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3471.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3471-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3471-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/1FJ3471-1026x1536.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Fahad\u00a0Jafarullah \/ Adorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>8K Video Capabilities<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clients today are demanding larger deliverable lists with shorter and shorter turn around times. As professionals in the industry, no matter where you are in your creative journey, there is a demand to streamline your workflow. Due to the 8k video capture capabilities in the Leica Q3, you\u2019re given the opportunity to shoot world-class motion capture with specs that allow you to shoot a worldwide product launch suitable for any billboard or theater, or social content and social streaming platforms.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The truth is that 8k will soon be the new standard. Our work must be recorded with the most advanced technology available in order to maximize longevity both for clients and our art. Leica has always been at the forefront of both technology and optics, pushing us as creatives to be at the forefront. As editing applications and research into codecs and looks advance, having more information provides more creativity and versatility.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94795\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000331-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000331-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000331-copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000331-copy-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000331-copy-1022x1536.jpg 1022w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mark de Paola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps the most important feature of 8k video is not the higher resolution, but the ability to take stills from motion capture. There is never a project now that does not demand that photographers, directors, videographers, and creators provide both still and motion content in the same assignment. You can not only have the selection of every frame for a job, but also a file size that can be edited into a final image large enough in spec for any venue. Gone are the days where a frame or a screenshot can merely be used for a small thumbnail social post.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000253.tif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-94794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000253.tif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Leica Q2 vs Q3<\/h2>\n<table width=\"651\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Leica Q2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Leica Q3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Sensor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">47.3 MP CMOS<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">60 MP CMOS BSI<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Digital Zoom<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">28 \/ 35 \/ 50 \/ 75mm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">28 \/ 35 \/ 50 \/ 75 \/ 90mm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Display <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">3\u201c \u00a0touchscreen<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">3\u201c tiltable touchscreen<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>ISO<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">50 \u2013 50.000<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">50 \u2013 100,000<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>Video<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">FHD, 4k, C4k, MP4 + MOV<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">FHD, 4k, C4K, 8K, MP4 + MOV, .h265, ProRes (1080p)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"217\"><strong>HDMI \/ USB-C<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">No \/ No<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"217\">Yes \/ Yes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Who Should Use the Leica Q3?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Leica Q3 is truly for the hobbyist, the content creator, and the professional. It exemplifies the epitome of modern design if you\u2019re intrigued by the Leica look of the wide 28mm lens paradigm.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>For the Hobbyist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The automation for those who aren\u2019t interested in digging into the menu systems will still render Leica\u2019s exemplary glass and highly improved auto focus capabilities. The menu system is highly intuitive, unlike many other overcomplicated systems.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>For the Content Creator<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>This is highly efficient external device and tethered still and motion capabilities. The ability to shoot Leica glass particularly for social use will separate any creator visually. It creates a unique, elevated, and flattering look with speed and precision.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94796\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000269.tif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-94796 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/L1000269.tif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1803\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mark de Paola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>For the Working Professional in Still &amp; Motion<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ll be taking the Q3 with me on jobs where I\u2019m looking for both still and motion deliverables, mobility between locations, and gear that is small and unobtrusive. Oftentimes I find that large sets, large pieces of gear, and flash take the viewer out of the environment. I prefer to create an intimate space, to share in the story we create together.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Although previous models like the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/lcsl2sk50.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> SL2-S<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/lcm11mb.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M11<\/a> encapsulate the new BSI sensor technology, the Q3 exemplifies this technology in a much smaller package. In addition, the Q3 is the very first Leica Camera to provide 8k video capability. This moves us into the next file standard of filming. I believe with the 60mp and 8k specs this will be a no brainer for many professionals to utilize the Leica Q3 as their primary camera.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"LCQ3\"  class=\"west_sku_post\" data=\"LCQ3\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a fashion and beauty photographer and director, I shoot in a very unique and demanding manner. For one, I always shoot wide open. I do no editing, no cropping, and need to have full manual control over my image. I need to put the image on the sensor, then output from the sensor immediately. 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