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Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica Q3 Monochrom

Leica Q3 Monochrom

SKU: 799429192003   Mfg Code: 19200

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  • The Leica Q3 Monochrom is the purest expression of the Q philosophy, a camera built entirely around luminance. Its dedicated 60 MP BSI monochrome sensor, free of color and low-pass filters, records only light itself, delivering a level of clarity, depth, and tonal richness unattainable with color-based systems. With Triple Resolution Technology, it captures black-and-white photographs at 60, 36, or 18 MP and records monochrome video up to 8K with support for LOG and HLG.

    Paired with the blazing-fast Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH and an integrated macro mode, the Q3 Monochrom renders scenes with exceptional sharpness, nuanced textures, and remarkably low noise, even in challenging light. Its ISO range of 100–200,000 further expands the creative envelope, delivering clean, flexible files that respond beautifully to post-processing.

    The camera introduces the redesigned user interface first seen in the SL3, offering improved iconography, faster navigation, and a customizable control center. With seamless connectivity to the Leica FOTOS app via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and HDMI, it integrates effortlessly into modern mobile workflows.

    A distinctive monochrome design sets the Q3 Monochrom apart: the red dot is omitted in favor of an understated black-and-gray aesthetic, punctuated by a “Monochrom” engraving on the top plate. Built in Germany with Leica’s uncompromising craftsmanship, it represents the highest form of monochrome image-making for both photographers and videographers.

    • 60.3 MP full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60 / 36 / 18 MP)
    • Dedicated black-and-white capture with no color filter array for maximum sharpness and tonal depth
    • Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens with macro mode and integrated digital crop to 35 / 50 / 75 / 90mm
    • High-resolution 5.76 MP OLED electronic viewfinder and tilting 3" touch display
    • Fast Leica Maestro IV image processor with deep 8 GB buffer
    • Extended ISO range from ISO 100 to ISO 200,000 with Dual Basis ISO for optimized noise performance
    • IP52-certified full metal body with magnesium die-cast construction and leather covering
    • Advanced autofocus with Intelligent AF, subject detection, and up to 15 fps continuous shooting
    • Professional video up to 8K with MOV/MP4, H.265/H.264, and ProRes Full HD recording
    • Integrated Content Credentials hardware support for authenticated, tamper-evident files
    • USB-C connectivity, wireless charging (with optional handgrip), and robust Wi-Fi/Bluetooth integration via Leica FOTOS
    • Made in Germany
  • Leica Q3 Mono Leica Q2 Mono
    Sensor 60.3 MP CMOS BSI 47.3 MP CMOS
    Processor Maestro IV Maestro III
    Digital Zoom 28 / 35 / 50 / 75 / 90mm 28 / 35 / 50 / 75mm
    LCD Screen 3“ TFT monitor (1.84 mil. pixel), touch, tiltable 3“ TFT monitor (1.04 mil. pixel), touch
    EVF OLED, 0.5“ 4:3, 5.76mp OLED, 0.5“ 4:3, 3.68mp
    ISO Range 100 - 200,000 100 - 100,000
    Content Credentials Yes, via hardware chip No
    HDMI / USB-C Yes (Type-D 2.0) / Yes (USB-C 3.1) No / No
    Inductive Charging Yes, via optional handgrip No
    Battery 2200mAh (BP-SCL6) 1860mAh (BP-SCL4)
    Variable Resolution Yes No
    Video FHD, 4k, C4K, 8K, MP4 + MOV, .h265, ProRes (1080p) FHD, 4k, C4k, MP4 + MOV
    Function Buttons 4 2
    Bluetooth / MFI Yes / Yes (10x faster transfers) Yes / No
  • Designation Leica Q3 Monochrom
    Camera type Digital 35mm compact camera
    Type No. 6506
    Order No. 19 200 EU/US/CN, 19 201 JP, 19 202 ROW
    Buffer memory 8 GB
    Capacity (buffer, approx.) DNG / DNG+JPG / JPG
    15 fps: 63 / 63 / 67
    9 fps: 70 / 66 / 76
    7 fps: 74 / 69 / 83
    5 fps: 79 / 70 / 90
    4 fps: 83 / 72 / 104
    2 fps: 164 / 88 / 947
    Storage medium UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
    Material 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 Approx. 130.0 mm × 80.3 mm × 92.6 mm
    Weight Approx. 746 g / 662 g (with / without battery)
    Sensor 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)
    Image resolution (Photo) DNG™ 9520 × 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
    7404 × 4928 pixels (36.5 MP)
    5288 × 3518 pixels (18.6 MP)

    JPG 9520 × 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
    7392 × 4928 pixels (36.4 MP)
    5280 × 3512 pixels (18.5 MP)
    File size (Photo) DNG™: approx. 70 MB, depending on resolution and image content
    JPG: depending on resolution and image content
    Bit depth (Photo) DNG™: 14 bit / 12 bit; JPG: 8 bit
    Lens Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH, 11 lenses in 9 segments, 3 aspherical lenses
    Lens filter thread E49
    Digital zoom Optionally approx. 1.25× (equivalent to 35mm), approx. 1.7× (50mm), approx. 2.7× (75mm), or approx. 3.2× (90mm)
    Image stabilization Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings
    Aperture range F1.7 to F16 in 1⁄3 EV increments
    Shutter type Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter
    Shutter speeds Mechanical shutter: 60 min to 1⁄2000 s
    Electronic shutter: 60 s to 1⁄16000 s
    Flash synchronization: up to 1⁄2000 s
    Shutter button Two-stage (1st stage: activation of 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 details 2 fps, 14 bit, AF (mechanical or electronic shutter): automatic settings (P/A/S exposure, auto white balance, autofocus) applied individually for each frame.
    4 fps, 14 bit, AF / 5 fps, 12 bit, AF / 7 fps, 14 bit, AF (mechanical or electronic shutter): same as above.
    9 fps, 12 bit, AF / 15 fps, 12 bit, AF (electronic shutter): automatic settings applied for the first frame and then held for the series.
    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 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
    Exposure metering methods Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
    Exposure modes Program AE mode (P)
    Aperture-priority mode (A)
    Shutter-priority mode (S)
    Manual (M)
    Fully automatic variants (Scene Mode): AUTO, Digiscoping
    Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
    Automatic bracketing 3 or 5 frames; increments up to 3 EV in 1⁄3 EV steps; additional optional exposure compensation up to ±3 EV
    ISO sensitivity range (Photo / Video / L-Log / HLG) Auto ISO
    Photo: ISO 200–ISO 200 000
    Video: ISO 200–ISO 200 000
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 800–ISO 200 000

    Manual ISO
    Photo: ISO 100–ISO 200 000
    Video: ISO 100–ISO 200 000
    Dual Basis ISO settings (Photo / Video / L-Log / HLG) Low Basis-ISO
    Photo: ISO 100–ISO 560
    Video: ISO 100–ISO 560
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 800–ISO 2200

    High Basis-ISO
    Photo: ISO 640–ISO 200 000
    Video: ISO 640–ISO 200 000
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 2500–ISO 200 000
    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
    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 (available from the Apple App Store™ or Google Play Store™).

    2.4 GHz
    EU/US/CN: IEEE802.11b/g/n, channel 1–11 (2412–2462 MHz)

    5 GHz
    EU/US/CN – Client mode (for indoor use only): IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 36–64 (5180–5320 MHz)
    EU/US/CN – Access point + client mode: IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 149–165 (5745–5825 MHz)
    JP – Access point + client mode (for indoor use only): IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 36–48 (5180–5240 MHz)
    JP – Client mode (for indoor use only): IEEE802.11a/n/ac, channel 52–144 (5260–5720 MHz)
    ROW: –

    Maximum output (e.i.r.p.): <14 dBm; encryption: 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
    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; camera switches off after 10 shots (Auto Power Off) and is 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; camera switches off after 50 shots (Auto Power Off) and is 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) 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)
    Scope of Delivery Leica Q3 Monochrom • BP-SCL6 battery • USB-C cable • Lens hood • Lens cap • Hot shoe cover • Carrying strap • Instructions booklet
  • File formats (Video) MP4 h.265 AAC 48 kHz / 16 bit
    MP4 h.264 AAC 48 kHz / 16 bit
    MOV h.265 LPCM 48 kHz / 24 bit
    MOV h.264 LPCM 48 kHz / 24 bit
    ProRes LPCM 48 kHz / 24 bit
    Video length Max. 29 min
    Video resolution C8K: 8192 × 4320 (17:9)
    8K: 7680 × 4320 (16:9)
    C4K: 4096 × 2160 (17:9)
    4K: 3840 × 2160 (16:9)
    Full HD: 1920 × 1080 (16:9)
    Video frame rate / bit rate (MP4) MP4 8K (7680 × 4320)
    29.97 fps, 300 Mbps, 4:2:0 / 10 bit, Long GOP, HEVC
    25.00 fps
    23.98 fps

    MP4 4K (3840 × 2160)
    59.94 fps, 100 Mbps, 4:2:0 / 8 bit, H.264
    50.00 fps
    29.97 fps
    25.00 fps
    23.98 fps

    MP4 FHD (1920 × 1080)
    59.94 fps, 28 Mbps
    50.00 fps, 28 Mbps
    29.97 fps, 20 Mbps
    25.00 fps, 20 Mbps
    23.98 fps, 24 Mbps
    Video frame rate / bit rate (MOV) MOV C8K (8192 × 4320)
    29.97 fps, 300 Mbps, 4:2:0 / 10 bit, Long GOP, HEVC
    25.00 fps
    24.00 fps
    23.98 fps

    MOV 8K (7680 × 4320)
    29.97 fps
    25.00 fps
    24.00 fps
    23.98 fps

    MOV C4K (4096 × 2160)
    59.94 fps, 600 Mbps, 4:2:2 / 10 bit, ALL-I, H.264
    50.00 fps
    48.00 fps
    47.95 fps
    29.97 fps, 400 Mbps
    25.00 fps, 400 Mbps
    24.00 fps, 400 Mbps
    23.98 fps, 400 Mbps

    MOV 4K (3840 × 2160)
    59.94 fps, 600 Mbps
    50.00 fps
    48.00 fps
    47.95 fps
    29.97 fps, 400 Mbps
    25.00 fps, 400 Mbps
    24.00 fps, 400 Mbps
    23.98 fps, 400 Mbps

    MOV FHD (1920 × 1080)
    119.88 fps, 200 Mbps
    100.00 fps, 200 Mbps
    59.94 fps, 200 Mbps
    50.00 fps, 200 Mbps
    48.00 fps, 200 Mbps
    47.95 fps, 200 Mbps
    29.97 fps
    25.00 fps
    24.00 fps
    23.98 fps

    MOV FHD Slow Motion (1920 × 1080)
    Sensor: 119.88 fps; Recording: 29.97 fps, 100 Mbps, 4:2:0 / 10 bit, Long GOP, HEVC
    Sensor: 100.00 fps; Recording: 25.00 fps

    MOV FHD ProRes (422HQ – ProRes, 1920 × 1080)
    59.94 fps: 454 Mbps
    50.00 fps: 378 Mbps
    29.97 fps: 227 Mbps
    25.00 fps: 189 Mbps
    24.00 fps: 182 Mbps
    23.98 fps: 181 Mbps
    ISO sensitivity range (Video / L-Log / HLG) Auto ISO
    Video: ISO 200–ISO 200 000
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 800–ISO 200 000

    Manual ISO
    Video: ISO 100–ISO 200 000
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 100–ISO 200 000
    Dual Basis ISO (Video / L-Log / HLG) Low Basis-ISO
    Video: ISO 100–ISO 560
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 800–ISO 2200

    High Basis-ISO
    Video: ISO 640–ISO 200 000
    L-Log / HLG: ISO 2500–ISO 200 000


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