Leica Q3 Monochrom
19200
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Description
The dedicated monochrome sensor delivers stunningly sharp, richly detailed black-and-white photos and 8K videos.
With its special black-and-white sensor, the Leica Q3 Monochrom distils photography to its purest form: where composition is shaped solely by light and shadow. The fast Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. lens, paired with a 5.76 MP OLED viewfinder and a tilting touch display, creates a crystal-clear view of your subject. The 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60, 36, 18 megapixels) captures photos and videos in outstanding quality, even at high ISO settings. Its design fuses the Q family’s modern look with minimalist monochrome aesthetics. Crafted in Germany from the finest materials, the Q3 Monochrom features a unique user interface for intuitive, convenient operation. Thanks to its fast connectivity with the Leica FOTOS App, it integrates seamlessly into the mobile workflow of everyday creative practice.
Key information:
- Compact, mirrorless full-frame camera with a 60 MP monochrome sensor
- Fast wide-angle Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH. prime lens with macro mode
- Exceptional sharpness and detail resolution for photos and videos with up to 8K resolution
- Fast, convenient connectivity to the Leica FOTOS App
- High-resolution 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder
- Clear, customizable user interface for intuitive operation
- Equipped with pioneering Content Credentials technology
- Made in Germany
Technical Data
| Leica Q3 Monochrom — Key Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Model | Leica Q3 Monochrom (Type 6506) |
| Camera type | Full-frame digital compact |
| Order numbers | 19 200 (EU/US/CN), 19 201 (JP), 19 202 (ROW) |
| Body | Magnesium, leather covering, IP52 |
| Operating conditions | 0°C to +40°C |
| Weight | 746 g (with battery) / 662 g (without) |
| Storage & Buffer | |
| Buffer memory | 8 GB |
| Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II, UHS-II recommended) |
| Sensor & Processing | |
| Sensor | CMOS, 60.3 MP effective, no low-pass filter |
| Processor | Leica Maestro IV |
| Bit depth | DNG 14/12-bit • JPG 8-bit |
| File Formats | |
| Photo | DNG, DNG+JPG, JPG |
| Video | MP4/MOV (H.265/H.264), ProRes 422HQ |
| Image Resolution | |
| DNG | 60 / 36 / 18 MP |
| JPG | 60 / 36 / 18 MP |
| File size | Approx. 70 MB (DNG) |
| Video | |
| Max resolution | Up to 8K |
| Frame rates | Up to 119.88 fps (FHD slow motion) |
| Recording limit | 29 minutes |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH. (11/9) |
| Filter thread | E49 |
| Aperture range | f/1.7–16 |
| Digital zoom | 35 / 50 / 75 / 90 mm equivalents |
| Stabilization | For stills and video |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Mechanical or electronic |
| Speed | 1/2000 s (mech.) • 1/16000 s (elec.) |
| Flash sync | Up to 1/2000 s |
| Focusing | |
| Range | 30 cm–∞ • Macro: from 17 cm |
| AF system | Contrast-detect, 315 fields |
| AF modes | Intelligent AF, AF-S, AF-C, Touch AF |
| Detection | Eye/Face/Body, Animals (Beta), Tracking |
| Exposure | |
| Metering | TTL via sensor |
| Modes | P, A, S, M, AUTO |
| ISO | 100–200,000 (Auto: 200–200,000) |
| Dual Base ISO | 100–560 / 640–200,000 |
| Flash | |
| Hot shoe | For Leica flash units (TTL) |
| Interfaces & Connectivity | |
| Ports | HDMI D, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 |
| Audio | Stereo mic, USB Audio compatible |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS via FOTOS |
| Power & Charging | |
| Battery | BP-SCL6 • ~302 shots (CIPA) |
| USB charging | 9 V/3 A (on) • ≥5 V/1.5 A (off) |
| Wireless charging | Optimized for 9 V / ≥10 W pads |