High-quality craftsmanship, a timeless and sleek design, and simple operation make this powerful fixed focal length full-frame camera stand out. The new Leica Q3 camera delivers perfect photo and video results; equipped with one of the fastest lenses on the market with integrated macro mode and an extensive selection of new features, representing the next evolutionary step in this unique camera segment.
• High-res OLED EVF with 5.76 MP - No delay, more details and highest image quality
• Newly developed vertically tilting display
• High-res 3"-TFT display with 1.84 million pixels
Four customizable FN buttons
• 2 buttons above the display
• 1 Rear Dial Push button
• 1 Center trackpad button
New button layout on the backside of the camera to easily operate the Q3 with the right thumb.
IP52 rating
IP52 Rating is certified despite the tilt screen and new ports on camera.
• HDMI port for connecting external recorders and for playback on TV's
• USB-C port for charging & tethering options
- First ever 60MP BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology in a Leica Q camera, allowing for 14 stops of dynamic range and digital zoom options up to 90mm
- New Maestro IV Processor with 8GB of buffer memory
- New state of the art Hybrid Autofocus system with Contrast and Phase Detection autofocus with eye, face, body and animal tracking
- New tiltable backscreen with 76% increase in resolution compared to the Leica Q2
- New EVF with 56% increase in resolution compared to the Leica Q2, now identical resolution and framerate as the Leica SL2 & SL2-S viewfinders
- New Ports: HDMI for video recording & USB-C for charging and data transfer
- 8K resolution output and ProRes video support
- New battery with 18% more power than previous generation
- First ever full-frame camera with wireless charging capabilities
- 10x faster wireless transfer speeds to the Leica FOTOS app with embedded MIMO Technology
- IP52 Weather Sealing Certification
- New Accessories to customize the look and feel of the Leica Q3
- Handmade in Germany
Imaging
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 62.39 Megapixel
Effective: 60.3 Megapixel (9520 x 6336)
Image Sensor 35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization Optical in Integrated Lens
Lens
Focal Length 28mm
Digital Zoom 3.2x Maximum
Maximum Aperture f/1.7
Minimum Aperture f/16
Focus Range
Normal
11.8" to Infinity / 30 cm to Infinity
Macro
6.7" to Infinity / 17 cm to Infinity
Optical Design 11 Elements in 9 Groups
Filter Size 49 mm (Front)
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
Mechanical Shutter
1/2000 to 120 Seconds
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 1 Second
ISO Sensitivity
50 to 100,000 in Manual Mode
100 to 100,000 in Auto Mode
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance
2000 to 11,500K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Continuous Shooting
Electronic Shutter
Up to 15 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 63 Frames (Raw) / 67 Frames (JPEG)
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 9 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 70 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 7 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 74 Frames (Raw) / 83 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 4 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 104 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 2 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 164 Frames (Raw) / 947 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording Yes
Self-Timer 2/12-Second Delay
Special Options Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format DNG, JPEG
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 100/120 fps [100 Mb/s]
H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 600 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 600 Mb/s]
ProRes 422 HQ
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [181 to 454 Mb/s]
H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s]
H.264 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
Recording Limit Up to 30 Minutes
Broadcast Output NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming None
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Audio Recording 48-Bit 16 kHz AAC Audio
28-Bit 24 kHz LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal Memory None
Video I/O 1 x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O None
Power I/O 1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile App Compatible Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Leica FOTOS
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) None
Monitor
Size 3"
Resolution 1,843,200 Dot
Display Type Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Viewfinder
Type Built-In Electronic (OLED)
Resolution 5,760,000 Dot
Coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 0.79x
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +2
Flash
Built-In Flash No
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Environmental
Environmental Protection Advertised as Weather Resistant
*Manufacturer Testing: IP52
Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
General
Battery Type 1 x BP-SCL6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh (Approx. 350 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1 x 3.2 x 3.6" / 130 x 80.3 x 92.6 mm (With Protrusions)
Weight 1.6 lb / 743 g (With Battery)
1.4 lb / 658 g (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight 5.13 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.5 x 8.5 x 6.5"