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Product Highlights
- 60.3 MP CMOS Sensor
- f/1.7 - f/16 Aperture Range
- Up To C8K (17:9) 8192 x 4320 Max. Video Resolution
- 3" TFT LCD Display
- 49mm Filter Thread
- Li-Ion Battery
Leica Q3 Monochrom Digital Camera
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Overview
Q3 Monochrom
Storytelling Using Light and Shadow
Taking pictures in black and white is a deliberate choice to opt for timeless aesthetics shaped purely by light and shadow. Freed from the distraction of colour, the focus shifts to subject, structure, and mood. With the Leica Q3 Monochrom and its dedicated black-and-white sensor, this fascination can be experienced in its purest and most intense form.
Monochrome Design, Timeless Elegance
The Q3 Monochrom unites the Q series’ contemporary design language with a pared-back black-and-white aesthetic. It is meticulously made in Germany using exquisite craftsmanship and the finest materials. The matte-black paintwork and subtle engravings in black and grey contribute to the camera’s timeless elegance, as does its refined leatherette covering. Operation is equally straightforward and intuitive. The user interface enables seamless switching between photo and video modes, each featuring its own colour scheme and sophisticated menu navigation.
60 MP Exclusively for Black-and-White Photography
The 60 MP monochrome sensor ensures expressive images characterised by exceptional sharpness, dynamic range, and a sense of depth.
Simple, Clear, and Intuitive
A customisable user interface offers optimal support for your personal photo and video workflow.
Timeless Monochrome Aesthetics
The matt-black finish and elegant engravings emphasise the camera’s minimalist monochrome design.
One Sensor, for Black and White Only
Without shadow, there is no light; without ligh,t there is no black-and-white photography. Equipped with a dedicated 60 MP monochrome sensor and Triple Resolution Technology, the Q3 Monochrom intentionally forgoes colour filters, resulting in image quality that is distinguished by exceptional richness of detail. Capture images at 60, 36 or 18 MP resolution with outstanding dynamic range and superb noise performance, or record video in up to 8K resolution with remarkable sharpness and clarity. Even in challenging lighting conditions, the mood of the moment can be captured faithfully, without distortion.
The Strengths of the Q3 Family
Technically rooted in the Q3, this sister model likewise impresses with cutting-edge, high-performance, and versatile technology. The precise autofocus, tilting touch display, and high-resolution 5.76 MP OLED viewfinder – paired with its specialised sensor – make the Leica Q3 Monochrom a camera that seamlessly blends timeless design with boundless creative potential. Compact and versatile, dependable and exacting – designed to translate your vision into expressive imagery. Thanks to IP52-rated protection against dust and splashing water, the camera remains reliable even in challenging environmental conditions.
Impressive Lens Speed and Sharpness
The Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens with optical image stabilization stands as the fastest lens ever integrated into a compact full-frame camera. It delivers exceptional clarity and brilliance – even in the most demanding lighting conditions – thanks to ISO sensitivity reaching up to 200,000. Its integrated macro mode enables close-ups from just 17 cm, revealing even the subtlest details with striking precision. Whether you’re capturing street scenes, sweeping landscapes, or architectural detail, the Summilux wide-angle lens – paired with digital frame selection from 28 to 90 mm – offers remarkable flexibility for composing creative perspectives.
Perfection Down to the Last Detail
Q3 accessories are also compatible with the Q3 Monochrom. You can opt for a multifunction handgrip with wireless charging and a matching leatherette covering for the camera, along with colour filters in red, green, yellow, and orange to enhance contrast. What’s more, you can personalise your Q3 Monochrom with stylish accessories, including a round braided carrying strap available in a range of designs.
Mobile Workflow with Content Credentials
The Leica Q3 Monochrom is fast and fully connected. Thanks to seamless integration with the Leica FOTOS App via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it enables rapid image transfer to your smartphone and supports an effortless mobile workflow. The USB-C connection enables tethered shooting and supports external microphone input: ideal for professional video production workflows. For the first time in the Q camera series, you can embed Content Credentials into your images – a tamper-proof digital signature that verifies the origin and creative history of each file.
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Product Specifications
Q3 Monochrom |
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| Camera type | Digital 35 mm compact camera |
| Buffer memory | 8 GB |
| Storage medium | UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| Material Construction | Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52 |
| 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 base |
| Dimensions | 130 x 80,3 x 92,6 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 746 g/662 g (with/without battery) |
Sensor |
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| Sensor size | CMOS sensor, 62.39 MP/60.3 MP (total/effective) |
| Processor | Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV) |
| Filter | no low-pass filter |
| File formats | Photo: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 3.0) Video: MP4 h.265 / AAC / 48 kHz (16 Bit) h.264 AAC 48 kHz/ (16 Bit) 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 9520 x 6336 Pixel (60,3 MP) 7392 x 4928 Pixel (36,4 MP) 5280 x 3512 Pixel (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 |
| Bit depth | DNG™: 14 bit/12 bit JPG: 8 bit |
| 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 |
| 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) 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 Mbps 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 |
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| Designation | Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH., 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical lenses |
| Lens filter thread | E49 |
| Digital zoom | Optionally approx. 1.25x (equivalent to 35 mm), approx. 1.7x (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 |
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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 |
| Display | 3” 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: 60 min to 1⁄2000 s Electro. shutter function: 60 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, Continuous Shooting, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, Multi-Shot
Continuous shooting: 7 B/s, 14 Bit, AF - 9 B/s, 12 Bit, AF - 15 B/s, 12 Bit, AF |
Focusing |
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| 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 | Contrast detection |
| Autofocus modes | Intelligent AF (automatically refocuses as soon as something changes in the scene), 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 and scaled), Eye/Face/Body Detection, Animal Detection (Beta), 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 automatic variants (Scene Mode): AUTO, 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 | Foto: Auto ISO 200–ISO 200 000 Manual: ISO 100–ISO 200 000 Video: Auto ISO 100–ISO 200 000 Manual ISO 100–ISO 200 000 |
| Dual Basis ISO settings | Foto: Low Basis-ISO ISO 100–ISO 560 High Basis-ISO ISO 640–ISO 200 000 Video: Low Basis-ISO ISO 100–ISO 560 High Basis-ISO ISO 640–ISO 200 000 |
Flash |
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| Flash unit connector | Via the accessory shoe |
| Flash sync time | 1⁄2000 s, slower shutter speeds available. High-speed shutter times between 1/2500 s and 1/16000 s are available only via the electronic shutter. Shorter shutter speeds, however, are only available via the mechanical shutter. |
| 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 |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| USB Audio | Compatible RØDE USB audio devices include: VideoMic GO II, VideoMic NTG, Wireless GO II, Wireless ME, and other supported USB microphones. |
| 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™ Maximum output (e.i.r.p.): <14 dBm, encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™/WPA3™ |
| 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.), 302 shots (based on CIPA standard), 1535 shots (based on CIPA standard with adapted shooting cycle*) Manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China
*Cycle 1: Switch on, 1st shutter release after 5 s, one shot every 3 s, the camera switches off after 10 shots (Auto Power Off) and switched back on after a waiting time of 5 min. *Cycle 2: Switch on, 1st shutter release after 5 s, one shot every 3 s, the camera switches off after 50 shots (Auto Power Off) and switched back on after a waiting time of 5 min. These cycles are repeated alternately until the battery is empty. |
| USB-C power adapter (Leica ACA-SCL6) (optional) |
Input: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.25 A, automatic switchover; Output: DC 5 V/9 V, 3 A; Manufacturer: Salom Electric (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., Made in China |
| Charger (Leica BC-SCL4) (optional accessory) |
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 |
| USB-C DC Coupler (Leica DC-SCL6) |
Input: DC 9 V/3 A (min.), Output: DC 9 V (with ACA-SCL6), supports USB PD 3.1, 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) |
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