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Certified Keeper Leica Q3 43
89 PixelMeter Score 31 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional image quality and sharpness from the 43mm APO lens
  • Premium, robust build quality and tactile design
  • Effective macro mode and leaf shutter for flash
  • High-resolution 60MP sensor
  • Versatile and natural 43mm focal length
Cons Cons
  • Very high price point
  • Limitations of the fixed lens and focal length
  • Inconsistent or slow autofocus tracking
  • Subpar video performance and rolling shutter issues
  • Lack of modern conveniences like internal memory or dedicated audio ports

Announcement date Announcement date September 26, 2024
Launch price Launch price $6,895
Sensor Sensor 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Video Video 8K 29.97p · UHD 59.94p
Stabilization Stabilization In-body IS
Burst Burst 15 fps electronic · 4 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date September 26, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $6,895
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Fixed lens
Body type Body type Compact

Effective resolution Effective resolution 60.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology BSI CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Leica Maestro IV
Native ISO range Native ISO range Native in Manual Mode: 50 to 100,000
Native in Auto Mode: 100 to 100,000
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 4fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 15fps
RAW formats RAW formats DNG
Other still formats Other still formats DNG, JPEG
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

Elements Elements 11
Groups Groups 8
Special elements Special elements 7 aspherical

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 43mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 315
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
Subject recognition Subject recognition Human, Animal

Focus range Focus range Normal; 2' / 0.6 m to Infinity; Macro; 10.4" / 26.4 cm to 23.6" / 59.9 cm

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical, Electronic
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/16000 to 120 sec
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/2000 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/16000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -3 to +3 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 5.76M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.79x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.84M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Tilting

Internal Recording Internal Recording H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
8192 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps (300 Mb/s)
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.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (300 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 50/59.94 fps (100 Mb/s)

H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (400 to 600 Mb/s)
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps (400 to 600 Mb/s)

H.264 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
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 (28 to 100 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)
External Recording External Recording 4:2:0 8-Bit
8192 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
7680 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit
4096 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 8K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 29.97p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 59.94p
Codecs Codecs H.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit, ProRes 422 HQ
Max frame rate at DCI 4K Max frame rate at DCI 4K 59.94p
Bit depth and chroma Bit depth and chroma 10-bit 4:2:2 internal
Max bitrate Max bitrate 600Mbps
Gamma / log profiles Gamma / log profiles HLG, L-Log
Slow-motion maximum Slow-motion maximum 1080p at 120fps
Recording limit Recording limit 30 min Maximum
Audio recording Audio recording 48-bit 16 kHz AAC Audio (MP4), 28-bit 24 kHz LPCM

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD UHS-II

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) Yes

USB USB 1x USB-C Input
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output No
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal No
Hot shoe Hot shoe 1x Hot Shoe

Battery Battery BP-SCL6
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 350 shots
USB charging USB charging Yes
USB power delivery USB power delivery Yes

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 688g (1 lb 8.3 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 130 x 80.3 x 97.6 mm (5.12 x 3.16 x 3.84 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 688g (1 lb 8.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium die-cast
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20