Leica Q3
Product Highlights
- Full-frame BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
- Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode
- Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
- Tiltable 3" display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
- Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
- USB-C and HDMI ports
- Up to 8K-Video and multiple video formats including .h265 and ProRes
- Made for iPhone and iPad
- IP52 ingress protection
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Leica Q3
Unique. Just like you.
The compact Leica Q3 full-frame camera delivers amazing image quality for photos and video in virtually any kind of lighting. It is exceptionally easy to use, and seamlessly connected, empowering anyone to create audio-visual content in breath-taking quality.
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. A unique companion that combines style and cutting-edge technology.
Easy handling
Featuring Leica UX and a tiltable display.
Sleek and timeless design
A superior prime lens in a compact body.
Impressive performance
60 Megapixel BSI-Sensor.
Made in Germany
Timeless, reliable, and durable.
Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens with integrated macro mode
A true masterpiece of optical design. The Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens with optical image stabilization captures all the light you need to bring your creative vision to life. The fast wide-angle lens also features an integrated macro mode, allowing you to reveal the finest details in stunning close-ups from a minimum distance of just 17cm.
Whether you want to capture the atmosphere of the street, explore architectural details, or capture stunning landscapes, this lens offers outstanding performance for various photographic situations. With the digital frame selection from 28 to 90 mm, you gain additional flexibility to capture your subjects from different perspectives.
Full-Frame Sensor with Triple-Resolution Technology
Capture the world with unparalleled brilliance and detail with the 60 MP resolution of the Leica Q3’s full-frame sensor. For those who prefer smaller file sizes, the Q3 also offers options to select either 36MP or 18MP resolution settings for DNG and JPG files. Regardless of the chosen resolution, the Q3 always uses the full size of the sensor with an impressive ISO range from ISO 50 up to ISO 100.000. The latest generation of the Maestro Series processor with L² Technology ensures excellent operating speed.
Advanced autofocus system
The Leica Q3 features a state-of-the-art hybrid autofocus system to ensure that no decisive moment will be missed. With its combination of highly accurate contrast autofocus and depth from a defocus system with a fast phase detection Autofocus, it provides high speed and precision when focusing and tracking objects. An intelligent subject recognition further supports the perfect shot.
Tiltable display and 5.76MP OLED viewfinder
With its tiltable display, the Q3 adds new possibilities to your street photography. A high-quality and durable tilting mechanism enriches the possibilities for shooting at unusual angles and provides you with more creative freedom. For those who prefer the classic way of composition, the excellent OLED viewfinder with 5.76 megapixels and an elaborate optical construction shows a pristine and crystal-clear image of the subject.
Super-fast and convenient connectivity
Take your mobile workflows to the next level with transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than its predecessor. The MIMO feature of the Q3 significantly increases both the stability of the connection and the data transfer rate with the Leica FOTOS App. Additional Leica FOTOS features such as transferring videos from your camera to the app, importing special Leica Looks, and various connection modes from Eco to Performance enhance your mobile workflow with the Leica Q3. Tethered shooting with Capture One or the Adobe Lightroom plug-in is also supported via the USB-C cable connection.
Up to 8k-Video and multiple video formats
Compact but powerful. The Leica Q3 is now even better for video creators. Capture amazing video with up to 8K resolution and a full set of codecs, from the highly efficient video codec .h265 to ProRes from Apple. With the new USB-C port and the HDMI port, the camera can be easily connected to other devices such as gimbals, power banks or external display recorders.
Made for iPhone® and iPad®
The Leica Q3 is a certified Made for iPhone® and iPad® product. As such it integrates seamlessly into the Apple Eco System with advanced connectivity features. Simply connect your Leica Q3 to your iPhone using the Leica FOTOS cable for image and video downloads and control of your camera with the Leica FOTOS app. For iPads with a USB-C connector, you can use the original USB-C cable of your device.
Wireless charging with stylish accessories
Keep your Leica Q3 always on duty with the optional handgrip and the Leica Charging Pad that enables wireless charging for your camera. A stylish and practical accessory that not only looks good but is also the most convenient way to keep the camera’s battery fully charged and ready to shoot.
What's in the box?
- 1 x Leica Q3
- 1 x Leica BP-SCL6 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh)
- 1 x Leica BC-SCL4 Battery Charger
- 1 x Lens Hood
- 1 x Lens Cap
- 1 x Accessory Shoe Cover
- 1 x Leather Carrying Strap
- Camera Type
Digital 35 mm compact camera
- Dimensions
130 x 80.3 x 92.6 mm
- Weight
Approx. 743 g/658 g (with/without battery)
- Materials
Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52
- Memory
Buffer Memory 8 GB
- Sensor Size
CMOS-Sensor, 62,39 MP/60,3 MP (total/effective)
- Storage Media
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
- Operating Temperature
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 Mounting Thread
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4”) with stainless steel in the base
- Processor Type
Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
- Filter
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
- File Format
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 BitMOV
h.265 / LPCM / 28 kHz (24 Bit)
h.264 / LPCM / 28 kHz (24 Bit)
ProRes / LPCM / 28 kHz (24 Bit)
- 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
9520 x 6336 Pixel (60,3 MP)
7392 x 4928 Pixel (36,4 MP)
5280 x 3512 Pixel (18,5 MP)
- File Sizes
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 43208K (16:9)
7680 x 4320C4K (17:9)
4096 x 21604K (16:9)
3840 x 2160Full HD (16:9)
1920 x 1080
- Frame rates
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 MbpsMOV C8K (HDMI output without HLG/L-Log and without recording to SD)
29,97 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
24,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 MbpsMOV C8K (HDMI output with HLG/L-Log or during recording to SD)
29,97 fps C4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps C4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
24,00 fps C4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps C4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 MbpsMOV 8K (recording to SD)
29,97 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
24,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 MbpsMOV 8K (HDMI output without HLG/L-Log and without recording to SD)
29,97 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
24,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 MbpsMOV 8K (HDMI output with HLG/L-Log or during recording to SD)
29,97 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
24,00 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 MbpsMOV C4K
59,94 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
50,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
48,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
24,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI)
47,95 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI)
29,97 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
25,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
24,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 MbpsMOV 4K
59,94 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
50,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
48,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
24,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI)
47,95 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 600 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI)
29,97 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
25,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
24,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 MbpsMOV FHD
119,88 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
100,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
59,94 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
50,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
48,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
24,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI)
47,95 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (HDMI)
29,97 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
25,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
24,00 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 200 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:2 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 200 MbpsMOV FHD Slow Motion
Sensor: 119,88 fps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.265 L-GOP 100 Mbps
Recording/Playback: 29.97 fps
Sensor: 100,00 fps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.265 L-GOP 100 Mbps
Recording/Playback: 25,00 fpsMOV FHD ProRes
59,94 fps 422HQ ProRes 454 Mbps
50,00 fps 422HQ ProRes 378 Mbps
29,97 fps 422HQ ProRes 227 Mbps
25,00 fps 422HQ ProRes 189 Mbps
24,00 fps 422HQ ProRes 182 Mbps
23,98 fps 422HQ ProRes 181 MbpsMP4 8K
MP4 8K (recording to SD)
29,97 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
MP4 8K (HDMI output without recording to SD)
29,97 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 8 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
MP4 8K (HDMI output during recording to SD))
29,97 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
25,00 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps
23,98 fps 4K 4:2:2 / 10 Bit h.265 L-GOP 300 MbpsMP4 4K
59,94 fps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.265 L-GOP 100 Mbps
50,00 fps 4:2:0 / 10 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.265 L-GOP 100 Mbps
29,97 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 100 Mbps
25,00 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 100 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 100 MbpsMP4 FHD
59,94 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 28 Mbps
50,00 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 28 Mbps
29,97 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 20 Mbps
25,00 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 20 Mbps
23,98 fps 4:2:0 / 8 Bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 L-GOP 24 Mbps
- Lens
Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical lens surfaces
- 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
F1.7 to F16 in 1/3 EV increments
- Viewfinder
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
Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter
Two-stage
(1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)
- Shutter Speed
Mech. shutter: 120 s to 1/2000 s
Electro. shutter function: 1 s to 1/16000 s
Flash Synchronization: up to 1/2000 s
- Self Timer
Delay time: 2s or 12s
- Drive Mode
Single, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing
Continuous shooting:
Continuous - 2 fps / 14 bit / AF, Continuous - 4 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.Continuous - 7 fps / 14 bit, Continuous - 9 fps / 12 bit, Continuous - 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
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 a 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 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:
Auto ISO 100 bis ISO 100 000
Manual ISO 50 bis 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 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
IEEE802.11b/g/n: Channel 1–11
(2412–2462 MHz)
5 GHz
Client mode:
(For indoor use only)
IEEE802.11a/n/ac: Channel 36–64 (5180–5320 MHz)
Access point + client mode:
IEEE802.11a/n/ac: Channel 149–165 (5745–5825 MHz)
JP:
2,4 GHz
IEEE802.11b/g/n: Channel 1–11
(2412–2462 MHz)
5 GHz
Access point + client mode:
(For indoor use only)
IEEE802.11a/n/ac: Channel 36–48 (5180–5240 MHz)
Client mode:
(For indoor use only)
IEEE802.11a/n/ac: Channel 52–144 (5260–5720 MHz)
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)