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Leica Q3 43 Digital Compact Camera

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Leica Q3 43

A compact, full-format camera with a 43mm APO lens and 60 megapixel sensor.

The compact Leica Q3 43 Full-Frame Camera captures exceptionally natural photos and videos in any lighting condition. Its outstanding APO lens, a hallmark of Leica’s cutting-edge technology, offers unparalleled optical performance. The 43mm standard focal length mirrors the natural perception of the human eye, making the Q3 43 perfect for street, travel and event photography as well as capturing expressive portraits. It seamlessly integrates into everyday creative life, easily connects to the Leica FOTOS app, and most importantly, allows you to effortlessly capture unique moments in breathtaking quality.

Moments, just as your eye sees them.

The Leica Q3 43 brings new dimensions to the world of Q photography, thanks to its specially engineered APO lens. With its 43mm focal length, it captures images and videos with a strikingly natural perspective, all in the exceptional quality you expect from Leica. This compact and stylish full-frame camera seamlessly fits into your creative workflow and connects effortlessly to the world around you. By blending cutting-edge technology with authentic emotion, the Q3 43 creates a perfect synergy between camera, lens and photographer, ensuring that every moment is captured with pure joy and precision.

APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH.
A Leica APO lens for peak optical performance

43mm for a natural perspective 
A truly natural and balanced view without distortion

Timeless and intuitive
Iconic Leica design paired with an unparalleled user experience 

Made in Germany
Precisely crafted with durable Leica quality

43mm. A unique addition to the Leica lineup.

Leica is introducing new facets to Q photography with its versatile 43mm standard focal length and a digital frame selection ranging from 43mm to 150mm. The 43mm focal length closely mimics human vision, allowing for subjects to be captured with a true-to-life and natural perspective. This makes the Leica Q3 43 perfect for expressive portraits, as well as street, travel and event photography. Learn more about the 43mm focal length and what makes it so special.

The ideal focal length for truly natural portraits

The 43mm focal length of the Leica Q3 43 makes it the perfect choice for professional quality portraits. The images are distortion-free and (at wide apertures) beautifully separate your subject from the background, thanks to its shallow depth of field. With a soft bokeh and targeted focus on the eyes, the camera delivers striking portraits with natural skin tones. Its compact and discreet size also helps to create authentic, spontaneous moments by encouraging a more natural interaction between the photographer and subject.

Fast Leica APO lens

Crafted specifically for the Leica Q3 43, the APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. is an optical masterpiece engineered by Leica experts. Like all Leica APO lenses, it delivers outstanding image quality, offering incredibly sharp and high-contrast shots in any lighting condition. It effortlessly joins the ranks of Leica’s legendary APO lenses, renowned as some of the best in the world.

With its wide f/2 aperture, the Q3 43 lens produces a beautifully smooth bokeh, isolating your subject from the background even in low-light situations. The integrated macro mode captures stunningly detailed close-ups. Despite the intricate design of this apochromatic lens with seven aspherical elements, the compact size the Leica Q series is known for remains intact.

More style, more individuality

The Leica Q3 43 is tailored to perfectly meet the everyday needs of creative photography. Adding extra accessories improves convenience and allows you to customize your camera with a touch of style. And don’t forget to explore the exclusive range of accessories for the Q3 43: from the elegant multifunctional protector with a built-in handgrip to thumb rests, soft release buttons and retro-style lens hoods in various colors.

“Leica Looks” image styles for creative photography

With Leica Looks, you can instantly capture beautiful photos – with no post-processing needed. With the growing range of Leica Looks, you can expand your creative horizons through a variety of image styles that can easily be imported to your Leica Q3 43 via the Leica FOTOS App. Once installed on your camera, the preset effects are ready to use, allowing you to apply them during any shoot while preserving the original DNG files.

Full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology

The Leica Q3 43 offers unprecedented flexibility with its full-frame sensor and Triple Resolution Technology, allowing you to shoot at 60, 36 or 18 MP. All three options are available for both JPEG and DNG formats. Regardless of the resolution you choose, the camera uses the entire sensor, with an ISO range of 50 to 100,000 for exceptional low-light performance. Powered by the Maestro IV processor with L² technology, the Q3 43 is fast and reliable even at the highest resolutions, for both photography and video.

Absolutely authentic videos

Equipped with the same advanced video capabilities as the Leica Q3, the Q3 43 supports video recording in resolutions of up to 8K and offers a variety of video codecs, including the highly efficient .h265 and ProRes 422 HQ. The 43mm focal length captures scenes with a natural, distortion-free perspective, ensuring a true-to-life look. The ability to connect gimbals, microphones, power banks and external display recorders via USB-C and HDMI further enhances the camera’s flexibility for producing professional video content.

Stay connected wherever you are

The Leica Q3 43’s reliable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ensures fast connectivity and an effortless digital workflow. Advanced Wi-Fi technology ensures a stable connection to the Leica FOTOS App as well as fast image and video transfers. For content creators, external microphones can be connected via USB-C, enabling a professional setup. The USB-C connection also supports tethered shooting with Capture One or Adobe Lightroom Classic.

Made for iPhone and iPad

The Leica Q3 43 is a certified “Made for iPhone® and iPad®” product that integrates seamlessly into your Apple device workflow. Connect the Leica Q3 43 to your iPhone® or iPad® using the USB-C port for quick and convenient photo and video transfers or control your camera remotely using an Apple device.

Features:

  • Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
  • APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter
  • Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
  • Grey leatherette
  • Tilting 3" display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
  • Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
  • USB-C and HDMI ports
  • Up to 8K-Video and multiple video formats including .h265 and ProRes
  • Made for iPhone and iPad
  • IP52 ingress protection
  • Digital zoom from 43 to 150mm
  • ISO range from 50 to 100.000

FAQ:

Why 43mm?
With a 43mm size, this lens accurately captures the proportions and distances of both wide angle and telephoto focal lengths without any distortions. It corresponds to the full-frame sensor dimensions of 24 x 36mm, providing a perspective similar to that of the human eye. This makes it ideal for various photography and filming needs such as portraits, landscapes, and street photography.

What is an APO lens?
“APO” stands for ‘apochromatically corrected’.

With APO lenses, the construction of the lens elements and the use of low-dispersion glass enables all colors to converge at the same point of focus – resulting in a sharper image without color fringing. 

At Leica, the brand will only use the “APO” naming convention for its highest performance lenses, in which the apochromatic benefits can be witnessed when shooting with the lens wide open, no matter the focusing distance.

Product SKU:

19084

In The Box:

Leica Q3 43 Digital Compact Camera with APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH Lens
Lens Cap
Lens Cover Ring
Lens Hood 
Hot Shoe Cover
Battery (BP-SCL6) 
USB-C Cable 
Carrying Strap 
Quick Start Guide

 

 

 

Note: The Leica Q3 43’s hood design does not support filters while the hood is on the lens. Leica E49 Filters will only work with lens hoods 19657, 19658 &19659 or without the hood from the scope of delivery.

Glazer's SKU 13636
Manufacturer Leica
MFG SKU L19084
Product Specs

Specs:

DesignationLeica Q3 43
Camera typeDigital 35 mm compact camera
Type No.6506
Order No.19 084 EU/US/CN, 19 085 JP, 19 086 ROW
Buffer memory

8 GB 
Capacity, depending on frame rate and picture format, estimated quantity (number of possible images in the buffer memory)

 DNGDNG + JPGJPG
15 fps636367
9fps706676
7fps746983
4fps8372104
2 fps16488947
Storage mediumUHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
MaterialFull metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52
Operating conditions0°C to +40°C
InterfacesISO 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 threadA 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base
Weight Approx. 772g/688 g (with/without battery)

Sensor:

Sensor sizeCMOS sensor, 62.39 MP/60.3 MP (total/effective)
ProcessorLeica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
FilterRGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
File formatsPhoto: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31)
Image resolutionDNG™ 


9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP) 
7404 x 4928 pixels (36.5 MP) 
5288 x 3518 pixels (18.6 MP)
 JPG 


9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP) 
7392 x 4928 pixels (36.4 MP) 
5280 x 3504 pixels (18.5 MP)
File sizeDNG™: approx. 70 MB, depending on resolution and image content 
JPG: depending on resolution and image content 
Video: max. length: 29 min
Color depthDNG™: 14 bit 
JPG: 8 bit
Color spacePhoto: sRGB

Lens:

DesignationLeica APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH., 11 lenses in 8 segments, 7 aspherical lens areas
Lens filter threadE49
Digital zoomOptionally approx. 1.4x (equivalent to 60 mm), approx. 1.7x (equivalent to 75 mm), approx. 2.0x (equivalent to 90 mm), approx. 2.8x (equivalent to 120 mm), or approx. 3.5x (equivalent to 150 mm)
Image stabilizationVisual compensation system for photos and video recordings
Aperture rangeF2 to F16 in 1⁄3 EV increments

Viewfinder/LCD panel:

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
LCD panel3” TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel

Shutter:

Shutter typeMechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter
Shutter speedsMech. shutter: 120 s to 1⁄2000 s 
Electro. shutter function: 1 s to 1⁄16000 s 
Flash Synchronization: up to 1⁄2000 s
Shutter buttonTwo-stage 
(1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)
Self-timerDelay time: 2 s or 12 s
Drive ModeSingle, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing 
Continuous Shooting: 
2 fps, 14 bit, AF, 4 fps, 14 bit, AF, 5 fps, 12 bit, AF, 7 fps, 14 bit, AF: 


Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance and autofocus) are implemented individually for each frame. 
9 fps, 12 bit, 15 fps, 12 bit: 


Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance and autofocus) are implemented for the first frame, and are then applied for each subsequent frame in the same picture series.

Focusing:

Focus range60 cm to ∞ 
Macro setting: 26.5 cm to 60 cm
Focus modeAutomatic or manual 
With manual setting: optional magnifying glass function (Auto Magnification) and edge marking (Focus Peaking) available as focus assist
Autofocus systemHybrid-AF due to combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensor.
Autofocus modesIntelligent AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs, AFc, AF setting can be saved, optional Touch AF
Autofocus metering methodsSpot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Multi-Field, Zone (can be shifted), Eye/Face/Body Detection, Eye/Face/Body + Animal Detection, Tracking
Autofocus metering fields315

Exposure:

Exposure meteringTTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture
Metering principleExposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
Exposure metering methodsSpot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
Exposure modesProgram 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 automated variants (Scene Mode): AUTO, Sport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/ Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping
Exposure compensation±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Automatic bracketing3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3 EV, in 1⁄3 EV increments 
additional optional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV
White balanceAutomatic (Auto), default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Flash), manual metering (Gray Card), manual color temperature settings (Color Temperature, 2000 K to 11500 K)

Flash:

Flash unit connectorVia the accessory shoe
Flash sync time: 1⁄2000 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut
Flash exposure meteringUsing 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 compensationSF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments 
SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments

Equipment:

MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
WLANWLAN function for connecting to the Leica FOTOS app. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0–39 (2402–2480 MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 10 dBm
GPSNot 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.
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