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Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera, Black

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Leica Q3's impressive 60MP full-frame sensor.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the Leica Q3's fast f/2 lens, perfect for portraits.
  • Record breathtaking 8K videos with the Leica Q3, ensuring your memories last.
  • Experience intuitive control with the Leica Q3's responsive touchscreen display.
  • The Leica Q3's robust image stabilization ensures sharp photos & smooth videos.
  • Connect seamlessly using built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on this Leica digital camera.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SCOTT S : I have been wanting to make the move to Leica and this seemed like the logical choice.HENRY N : Great quality and relatively easy to use, not bulky.PATTI E : Excellent experience with D-Lux 007, my first Leica and impressed with quality of photos. I want a easy to carry second camera to pair with my Nikon D850 that provides comparable imagesMichelle B : I wanted to try a q3 but not wideBill G : The perfect focal length on the perfect camera!Justin G : I currently have the q3 28mm but love the 43mm range excited to try this out!!Khalil N : Focal lengthBill G : The perfect minimalist camera.. it simply records what your eye sees.RAJEEV A : AwesomenessJACK B : I have owned a Leica Q, a Leica Q2 and a Leica Q3. I still own the latter two. I liked the updates made to the Q3 but the image quality of the Q2 and Q3 are quite close. I will keep the Q3 as its 28mm wide angle lens is useful in many situations. The 43mm will be nice for certain shooting conditions. I will trade in the Q2.T R Z : Seriously?

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Review Summary

2025-04-27T04:29:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Near perfect, some unforgivable flaws

Insane image quality. Exceptional software/menu system. World class build quality. Ergonomically not that good. Inexcusable Leica lens hood will not fit easily with Leica branded filter (to protect the amazing lens), add insult to injury jury should you get the lens hood on, the lens will not go into macro mode with a filter. Leica how did you miss this? For one handed shooting an added thumb grip works great, but blocks the thumb wheel for ease of use. Another ergonomic compromise. Leica should have paid attention to the detail with this amazing camera. It's a keeper despite the flaws.

Todd F.

2024-10-14T10:30:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Good daily camera

I have owned my Q3 for almost 4 weeks. Took it to scenic hiking route, city walk, SF Fleet week, and taking pictures and occasional some videos. My impression is, for low/no movement objects like landscaping, portraits, I love this camera, the color is beautiful, the different Leica filters a interesting, and the quality of the image is amazing. But for the fast moving object, like birds, "Blue Angels", most of time, you need some preparation before the shorting and wait for the moment to happen, because of the Auto focus. Other brand like Sony, Nikon, or Canon might be better fit for this purpose. Then, the build quality. OMG, it is a piece of art. It is very well built, solid, steady, not cheap! Also, people buy Leica is not just for the camera function and capability (If that's what you are looking for and don't care about the appearance, you might have better options with the same money). Q3 just makes you have this eager to bring it out with you and take more photos.

CHENCHEN S.

2024-09-26T09:43:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Art in your hands

After an initial hiccup of my Q3 arriving with a defective SD card slot (very dissapointing), I was FINALLY able to use it months later.....but the wait was well worth it! The images are absolutely fantastic. The videos it records are the best Ive ever seen from a camera as well, Just beautiful. It literally feels like this camera is the only camera you will ever need for every day life. Its built like a German tank and its just wonderful to hold and to use. These images will continue to look amazing decades from now as the 60Mp sensor grabs so much information, its hard to believe you'll ever need anything more. Amazing in lowlight as well. A perfect memory making machine.

Juan L.

2023-12-28T12:11:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Leica Q3

Fantastic every day carry camera. Picture quality is outstanding. I highly recommend.

NATHAN S.

2023-10-19T09:59:41

Rated 5 out of 5

100% perfect! Nothing else needs to be said.This is the best camera on today's market?..

First, the Q3 specks for it self ! In my opinion this is the finest photographic equipment on today's market.Yes, the waiting was worth the production period for the camera to be manufactured. Second, ordering though ADORAMA could not have been any better. 100% excellent customer care-service, from them with notifications on the progress on receiving the new Q3. If you are as serious about your photography and have the funds,look no further my friends. For me this is heaven on earth.

Walter G.

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Leica Q3 Specifications

General

General

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  • Camera type

    Digital 35 mm compact camera

  • Buffer memory

    8 GB (Capacity, depending on frame rate and picture format, estimated quantity (number of possible images in the buffer memory)

    15 fps:
    DNG: 63
    DNG + JPG: 63
    JPG :67

    9 fps:
    DNG: 70
    DNG + JPG: 66
    JPG :76

    7 fps:
    DNG: 74
    DNG + JPG: 69
    JPG :83

    4 fps:
    DNG: 83
    DNG + JPG: 72
    JPG :104

    2 fps:
    DNG: 164
    DNG + JPG: 88
    JPG :947

  • Storage medium

    UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

  • Operating conditions

    32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to 40 Degree C)

  • Interfaces

    ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, HDMI jack Type D, USB 3.1 Gen 2
    Type C up to 10 Gbps

  • Tripod thread

    A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base

  • Sensor size

    CMOS sensor, 62.39 MP/60.3 MP (total/effective)

  • Processor

    Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)

  • Filter

    RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter

  • File formats

    Photo:
    DNG (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31)

    Video:

    MP4
    h.265: AAC, 48 kHz/16 bit
    h.264: AAC, 48 kHz/16 bit

    MOV
    h.265: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit
    h.264: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit
    ProRes: LPCM, 48 kHz/24 bit

  • Image resolution

    DNG:
    9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
    7404 x 4928 pixels (36.5 MP)
    5288 x 3518 pixels (18.6 MP)
    JPG:
    9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
    7392 x 4928 pixels (36.4 MP)
    5280 x 3504 pixels (18.5 MP)

  • File size

    DNG: approx. 70 MB, depending on resolution and image content
    JPG: depending on resolution and image content
    Video: max. length: 29 min

  • Color depth

    DNG: 14 bit
    JPG: 8 bit

  • Color space

    Photo: sRGB

  • Video Resolution

    C8K (17:9): 8192 x 4320
    8K (16:9): 7680 x 4320
    C4K (17:9): 4096 x 2160
    4K (16:9): 3840 x 2160
    Full HD (16:9): 1920 x 1080

  • Designation

    Leica APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH., 11 lenses in 8 segments, 7 aspherical lens areas

  • Lens filter thread

    E49

  • Digital zoom

    Optionally approx. 1.4x (equivalent to 60 mm), approx. 1.7x (equivalent to 75 mm), approx. 2.0x (equivalent to 90 mm), approx. 2.8x (equivalent to 120 mm), or approx. 3.5x (equivalent to 150 mm)

  • Image stabilization

    Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings

  • Aperture range

    f/2 to f/16 in 1/3 EV increments

Viewfinder/LCD panel

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  • Viewfinder (EVF)

    Resolution: 5,760,000 dots, 120 fps, magnification: 0.79x at aspect ratio: 4:3 / 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2, frame coverage: 100%, exit pupil position: 20.75 mm, setting range -4/+2 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005 s

  • LCD panel

    3" (7.62cm) TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel

Shutter

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  • Shutter type

    Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter

  • Shutter speeds

    Mech. shutter: 120 s to 1/2000 s
    Electro. shutter function: 1 s to 1/16000 s
    Flash Synchronization: up to 1/2000 s

  • Shutter button

    Two-stage (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)

  • Self-timer

    Delay time: 2 s or 12 s

  • Drive Mode

    Single, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing

    Continuous Shooting:
    - 2 fps, 14 bit, AF, 4 fps, 14 bit, AF, 5 fps, 12 bit, AF, 7 fps, 14 bit, AF: Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance and autofocus) are implemented individually for each frame

  • Drive Mode (Contd.)

    - 9 fps, 12 bit, 15 fps, 12 bit: Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance and autofocus) are implemented for the first frame, and are then applied for each subsequent frame in the same picture series.

Focusing

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  • Focus range

    60cm to infinity
    Macro setting: 26.5cm to 60cm

  • Focus mode

    Automatic or manual
    With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (Auto Magnification) and edge marking (Focus Peaking) available as focus assist

  • Autofocus system

    Hybrid-AF due to combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor.

  • Autofocus modes

    Intelligent AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs, AFc, AF setting can be saved, optional Touch AF

  • Autofocus metering methods

    Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Multi-Field, Zone (can be shifted), Eye/Face/Body Detection, Eye/Face/Body + Animal Detection, Tracking

  • Autofocus metering fields

    315

Exposure

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  • Exposure metering

    TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture

  • Metering principle

    Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)

  • Exposure metering methods

    Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field

  • Exposure modes

    Program AE mode (P)
    Aperture-priority mode (A): manual aperture setting
    Shutter-priority mode (S): manual shutter-speed setting
    Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
    Various fully automated variants (Scene Mode): AUTO, Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping

  • Exposure compensation

    +/-3 EV in 1/3 EV increments

  • Automatic bracketing

    3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3 EV, in 1/3 EV increments additional optional exposure compensation: up to +/-3 EV

  • ISO sensitivity range

    Auto ISO:
    Photo: ISO 100-ISO 100 000
    Video: ISO 100-ISO 100 000

    Manual:
    Photo: ISO 50-ISO 100 000
    Video: ISO 50-ISO 100 000

  • White balance

    Automatic (Auto), default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Flash), manual metering (Gray Card), manual color temperature settings (Color Temperature, 2000 K to 11500 K)

  • Flash unit connector

    Via the accessory shoe

  • Flash sync time

    1/2000 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut

  • Flash exposure metering

    Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or with system-compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SF CI

  • Flash exposure compensation

    SF 40: +/-2 EV in 1/2 EV increments
    SF 60: +/-2 EV in 1/3 EV increments

Equipment

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  • Microphone

    Stereo

  • Speaker

    Mono

  • WLAN

    WLAN function for connecting to the Leica FOTOS app. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0-39 (2402-2480 MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 10 dBm

  • GPS

    Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files.

  • Menu languages

    English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

Power supply

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  • Rechargeable battery

    (Leica BP-SCL6), Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2 V (DC); capacity: 2200 mAh (min.), 350 shots (based on CIPA standard, with Displays/AF Auto Off = 5 s); manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China

  • Charger (Leica BC-SCL4)

    Input: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switchover; output: DC 8.4 V 0.85 A; manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Made in China

  • Charging via USB

    During operation: 9 V/3 A (min. 27 W)
    With camera switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or greater)

  • Wireless Charging

    Optimal performance with 9 V chargers (10 W Charging Pad required)

  • Rated values for input voltage/power

    7.2 V 2.3 A (battery), 5 V 3.0 A / 9 V 2.5 A (USB)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Color

    Black

  • Material

    Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52

  • Dimensions

    5.11 x 3.84 x 3.16" (130 x 97.6 x 80.3mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 27.3 oz (772g) (With Battery)
    24.3 oz (688g) (Without battery)

  • UPC Code

    4022243190849

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61 Accessories for Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera, Black

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  • Brackets & Mounts (3)
  • Lens Caps (3)
  • Covers & Caps (3)
  • Shutter Releases (3)
  • Lens Hoods (3)
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  • Microphones & Audio (8)
  • Memory & Storage (3)
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About Leica Q3

FEATURED REVIEWS

Good daily camera

By CHENCHEN S.

I have owned my Q3 for almost 4 weeks. Took it to scenic hiking route, city walk, SF Fleet week, and taking pictures and occasional some videos. My impression is, for low/no movement objects like landscaping, portraits, I love this camera, the color is beautiful, the different Leica filters a interesting, and the quality of the image is amazing. But for the fast moving object, like birds, "Blue Angels", most of time, you need some preparation before the shorting and wait for the moment to ha...

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Art in your hands

By Juan L.

After an initial hiccup of my Q3 arriving with a defective SD card slot (very dissapointing), I was FINALLY able to use it months later.....but the wait was well worth it! The images are absolutely fantastic. The videos it records are the best Ive ever seen from a camera as well, Just beautiful. It literally feels like this camera is the only camera you will ever need for every day life. Its built like a German tank and its just wonderful to hold and to use. These images will continue to look...

View full Review

Leica Chrome look

The Leica Q3, Leica introduces the new "Leica Chrome" look, an analog-inspired tone.

Premium design with grey leatherette finish

The Leica Q3’s design is elegant with a luxurious grey leatherette finish.

Leica Chrome look

60MP triple resolution full-frame sensor

A full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor featuring Triple Resolution Technology lets you shoot in 60/36/18MP.

High ISO performance

With an ISO range from 50 to 100,000, the Q3 works well in both low-light and high- contrast.

Beautifully rendered bokeh at f/2

The advanced APO lens allows for beautiful bokeh, even in dim lighting.

Beautifully rendered bokeh at f/2

Versatile focal length simulation

Simulate various focal lengths within the 43–150mm range on the high-resolution 5.67MP OLED viewfinder or tiltable touchscreen.

Hybrid autofocus system with AI

Achieve focus faster with Phase Detection AF, Contrast AF, Depth from Defocus technology, and AI.

f/2 aspherical lens with macro mode

The newly developed 43mm focal length lens closely mirrors the human eye’s natural perspective.

f/2 aspherical lens with macro mode

"Made for iPhone” feature

Effortlessly sync your files to your devices with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/via Leica's certified "Made for iPhone" feature.

Leica FOTOS app

Pair with the app to streamline your workflow, enjoy fast data transfer, and download Leica Looks.

Flexible video recording options

Capture professional-quality video with the Leica Q3’s 8K video recording capabilities.

Flexible video recording options

IP52-rated

The Leica Q3 is IP52-rated for dust and splash resistance.

External audio support

Connect external RØDE microphones via USB-C for enhanced audio quality.

External audio support

Leica Q3 43 Features:

  • Iconic Leica design paired with an unparalleled user experience
  • Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
  • APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter
  • Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
  • Grey leatherette
  • Tilting 3" display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
  • Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Leica Q3's impressive 60MP full-frame sensor.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the Leica Q3's fast f/2 lens, perfect for portraits.
  • Record breathtaking 8K videos with the Leica Q3, ensuring your memories last.
  • Experience intuitive control with the Leica Q3's responsive touchscreen display.
  • The Leica Q3's robust image stabilization ensures sharp photos & smooth videos.
  • Connect seamlessly using built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on this Leica digital camera.

What's in the box:

  • Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera (Black)
  • Battery (BP-SCL6)
  • Lens Cap
  • Lens Cover Ring
  • Lens Hood & Hot Shoe Cover
  • USB-C Cable
  • Carrying Strap
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Leica 2 Year Limited Warranty