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Experience the power of the compact Leica Q3 Black, a full-frame camera that delivers exceptional image quality for both photos and videos in virtually any lighting condition. Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes or dynamic action shots, the Q3 Black ensures stunning results with its advanced technology and superior optics.
Seamlessly connected to the Leica FOTOS app, this camera empowers photographers and videographers of all levels to create audio-visual content in breathtaking quality. With just a few taps on your smartphone or tablet, you can transfer, edit, and share your images and videos effortlessly, allowing you to showcase your work with ease.
Capturing a unique point of view with the Leica Q3 means committing to a camera that integrates easily, naturally, and intuitively into everyday creative processes. Its compact design and user-friendly interface make it a reliable companion for photographers on the go. From professional shoots to spontaneous moments of inspiration, the Q3 Black combines style and cutting-edge technology to enhance your creative vision.
Elevate your photography and videography to new heights with the Leica Q3 Black. Experience unparalleled image quality, seamless connectivity, and effortless control. Unleash your creativity and capture the world in stunning detail with this exceptional camera.
Unleash the world in stunning detail with the Leica Q3's full-frame sensor, boasting an impressive 60 MP resolution.
Whether you prefer smaller file sizes or maximum resolution, the Q3 offers selectable options of 36 MP or 18 MP for both DNG and JPG files. Regardless of the chosen resolution, the Q3 utilizes the entire sensor, delivering exceptional image quality across a wide ISO range from ISO 50 to ISO 100,000. Powered by the latest Maestro Series processor with L² Technology, the Q3 ensures swift performance and smooth operation.
A true masterpiece of optical design. The superior Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens with optical image stabilization captures all the light you need to bring your creative vision to life. This fixed 28mm prime lens also features an integrated macro mode, allowing you to reveal finest details in stunning close-ups from a minimum distance of just 17cm.
Experience the perfect blend of form and function with the Leica Q3's sleek and timeless design. Its compact body houses a superior prime lens, ensuring exceptional image quality and versatility in a portable package.
Designed and meticulously crafted in Germany, the Leica Q3 embodies the values of timeless elegance, reliability, and durability. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, resulting in a camera that stands the test of time and delivers uncompromising performance.
Unlock the power of video creation with the compact yet powerful Leica Q3 camera. Record stunning videos in up to 8K resolution and enjoy a wide range of codecs, including the highly efficient .h265 and ProRes from Apple. With the new USB-C port and HDMI port, the Q3 can easily connect to gimbals, power banks, or external display recorders, expanding your creative possibilities.
Capture every decisive moment with confidence using the Leica Q3's advanced autofocus system. Combining highly accurate contrast autofocus, depth from defocus, and fast phase detection autofocus, this state-of-the-art system ensures precise and speedy focusing and object tracking. Intelligent subject recognition further enhances your ability to achieve the perfect shot.
Experience effortless control with the Leica Q3's intuitive Leica UX interface and convenient tiltable display. The camera's user-friendly design allows for smooth operation and quick access to essential functions.
Effortlessly control your photography experience with the Leica Q3's intuitive Leica UX interface and convenient tiltable display. Its user-friendly design ensures smooth operation and quick access to essential functions.
Tiltable Display: Explore new perspectives with the Q3's tiltable display, allowing you to capture unique angles and unleash your creativity. Its high-quality and durable tilting mechanism provides flexibility for shooting from low angles or overhead perspectives, enhancing your photographic vision.
Precise OLED Viewfinder: Experience exceptional composition with the Q3's 5.76MP OLED viewfinder. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it delivers a crystal-clear image of your subject, ensuring accurate framing and precise focus. Whether you're shooting in bright sunlight or challenging low-light conditions, the viewfinder offers excellent visibility, elevating your overall shooting experience.
Elevate your mobile workflows with the Leica Q3 camera's super-fast and convenient connectivity. Experience transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than its predecessor, thanks to the MIMO feature. Enjoy increased connection stability and faster data transfer rates when using the Leica FOTOS App. Additional Leica FOTOS features, such as video transfer, importing Leica Looks, and various connection modes, enhance your mobile workflow with ease. Tethered shooting with Capture One or the Adobe Lightroom plug-in is also supported through the USB-C cable connection.
The Leica Q3 is a certified Made for iPhone® and iPad® product, seamlessly integrating into the Apple Eco System with advanced connectivity features. Connect your Leica Q3 camera to your iPhone using the included Leica FOTOS cable for effortless image and video downloads, as well as convenient camera control through the Leica FOTOS app. For iPads with a USB-C connector, you can simply use the original USB-C cable of your device.
Experience the power of the compact Leica Q3 Black, a full-frame camera that delivers exceptional image quality for both photos and videos in virtually any lighting condition. Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes or dynamic action shots, the Q3 Black ensures stunning results with its advanced technology and superior optics.
Seamlessly connected to the Leica FOTOS app, this camera empowers photographers and videographers of all levels to create audio-visual content in breathtaking quality. With just a few taps on your smartphone or tablet, you can transfer, edit, and share your images and videos effortlessly, allowing you to showcase your work with ease.
Capturing a unique point of view with the Leica Q3 means committing to a camera that integrates easily, naturally, and intuitively into everyday creative processes. Its compact design and user-friendly interface make it a reliable companion for photographers on the go. From professional shoots to spontaneous moments of inspiration, the Q3 Black combines style and cutting-edge technology to enhance your creative vision.
Elevate your photography and videography to new heights with the Leica Q3 Black. Experience unparalleled image quality, seamless connectivity, and effortless control. Unleash your creativity and capture the world in stunning detail with this exceptional camera.
Unleash the world in stunning detail with the Leica Q3's full-frame sensor, boasting an impressive 60 MP resolution.
Whether you prefer smaller file sizes or maximum resolution, the Q3 offers selectable options of 36 MP or 18 MP for both DNG and JPG files. Regardless of the chosen resolution, the Q3 utilizes the entire sensor, delivering exceptional image quality across a wide ISO range from ISO 50 to ISO 100,000. Powered by the latest Maestro Series processor with L² Technology, the Q3 ensures swift performance and smooth operation.
A true masterpiece of optical design. The superior Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens with optical image stabilization captures all the light you need to bring your creative vision to life. This fixed 28mm prime lens also features an integrated macro mode, allowing you to reveal finest details in stunning close-ups from a minimum distance of just 17cm.
Experience the perfect blend of form and function with the Leica Q3's sleek and timeless design. Its compact body houses a superior prime lens, ensuring exceptional image quality and versatility in a portable package.
Designed and meticulously crafted in Germany, the Leica Q3 embodies the values of timeless elegance, reliability, and durability. Every detail is thoughtfully considered, resulting in a camera that stands the test of time and delivers uncompromising performance.
Unlock the power of video creation with the compact yet powerful Leica Q3 camera. Record stunning videos in up to 8K resolution and enjoy a wide range of codecs, including the highly efficient .h265 and ProRes from Apple. With the new USB-C port and HDMI port, the Q3 can easily connect to gimbals, power banks, or external display recorders, expanding your creative possibilities.
Capture every decisive moment with confidence using the Leica Q3's advanced autofocus system. Combining highly accurate contrast autofocus, depth from defocus, and fast phase detection autofocus, this state-of-the-art system ensures precise and speedy focusing and object tracking. Intelligent subject recognition further enhances your ability to achieve the perfect shot.
Experience effortless control with the Leica Q3's intuitive Leica UX interface and convenient tiltable display. The camera's user-friendly design allows for smooth operation and quick access to essential functions.
Effortlessly control your photography experience with the Leica Q3's intuitive Leica UX interface and convenient tiltable display. Its user-friendly design ensures smooth operation and quick access to essential functions.
Tiltable Display: Explore new perspectives with the Q3's tiltable display, allowing you to capture unique angles and unleash your creativity. Its high-quality and durable tilting mechanism provides flexibility for shooting from low angles or overhead perspectives, enhancing your photographic vision.
Precise OLED Viewfinder: Experience exceptional composition with the Q3's 5.76MP OLED viewfinder. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it delivers a crystal-clear image of your subject, ensuring accurate framing and precise focus. Whether you're shooting in bright sunlight or challenging low-light conditions, the viewfinder offers excellent visibility, elevating your overall shooting experience.
Elevate your mobile workflows with the Leica Q3 camera's super-fast and convenient connectivity. Experience transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than its predecessor, thanks to the MIMO feature. Enjoy increased connection stability and faster data transfer rates when using the Leica FOTOS App. Additional Leica FOTOS features, such as video transfer, importing Leica Looks, and various connection modes, enhance your mobile workflow with ease. Tethered shooting with Capture One or the Adobe Lightroom plug-in is also supported through the USB-C cable connection.
The Leica Q3 is a certified Made for iPhone® and iPad® product, seamlessly integrating into the Apple Eco System with advanced connectivity features. Connect your Leica Q3 camera to your iPhone using the included Leica FOTOS cable for effortless image and video downloads, as well as convenient camera control through the Leica FOTOS app. For iPads with a USB-C connector, you can simply use the original USB-C cable of your device.
Camera type | Digital 35 mm compact camera |
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Dimensions | 130 x 80,3 x 92,6 mm |
Weight | Approx. 743 g/658 g (with/without battery) |
Material | Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52 |
Buffer memory | 8 GB |
Sensor size | CMOS-Sensor, 62,39 MP/60,3 MP (total/effective) |
Storage medium | UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
Operating conditions | 0 °C to +40 °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 basen |
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: MOV |
Image resolution | DNG™ 9520 x 6336 Pixel (60,3 MP) 7404 x 4928 Pixel (36,5 MP) 5288 x 3518 Pixel (18,6 MP) JPG |
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 | Foto: sRGB |
Video Resolution | C8K (17:9) 8192 x 4320 8K (16:9) C4K (17:9) 4K (16:9) Full HD (16:9) |
Video frame rate/bit rate | MOV C8K (recording to SD) 29,97 fps C8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps 25,00 fps C8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps 24,00 fps C8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps 23,98 fps C8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps MOV C8K (HDMI output without HLG/L-Log and without recording to SD) MOV C8K (HDMI output with HLG/L-Log or during recording to SD) MOV 8K (recording to SD) MOV 8K (HDMI output without HLG/L-Log and without recording to SD) MOV 8K (HDMI output with HLG/L-Log or during recording to SD) MOV C4K MOV 4K MOV FHD MOV FHD Slow Motion MOV FHD ProRes MP4 8K MP4 4K MP4 FHD |
Lens | |
Designation | Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical lens surfaces |
Lens filter thread | E49 |
Digital zoom | Optionally approx. 1.25x (equivalent to 35 mm), approx. 1.8x (equivalent to 50 mm), approx. 2.7x (equivalent to 75 mm), or approx. 3.2x (equivalent to 90 mm) |
Image stabilization | Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings |
Aperture range | F1.7 to F16 in 1/3 EV increments |
Viewfinder/Display | |
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 |
Display | 3” TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel |
Shutter | |
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 buttonTwo-stage (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture) |
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Self-timerDelay time: 2s or 12s | |
Drive Mode | Single, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing
Continuous shooting: Continuous - 7 fps / 14 bit, Continuous - 9 fps / 12 bit, Continuous - 15 fps / 12 bit: |
Focusing | |
Focus range | 30 cm to ∞ With macro setting: from 17 cm |
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 | |
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 | Photo: Auto ISO 100 bis ISO 100 000 Manual ISO 50 bis ISO 100 000 Video: |
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 | |
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 systemcompatible flash units, remote controlled flash SF C1 |
Flash exposure compensation | SF 40: ±2 EV in 1/2 EV increments SF 60: ±2 EV in 1/3 EV increments |
Equipment | |
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™. EU/US/CN: 2,4 GHz 5 GHz Access point + client mode: JP: 5 GHz Client mode: Maximum output (e.i.r.p.): <14 dBm, encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™/WPA3™ |
Bluetooth | 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 | |
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 All Displays 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) |