Leica Q3 was just officially announced. It is the first Leica Q camera to ever have a 60MP BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology and wireless charging capabilities. It has a new hybrid AF system, 8K video recording, and revised EVF and LCD designs.
This new camera costs $5,995, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Leica Q3 Specifications:
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″ |
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| Leica Q3 | Pre-Order | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
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