The compact, unmistakably designed, lightweight and easy-to-use camera you can take with you every day for high-quality photos and videos that you can share in real time. LEICA Camera AG, a German company synonymous with perfection in photographic technology, presents the LEICA Q3, the third generation of the LEICA Q system, with new functions and design features that make it unique and inimitable. Outstanding performance, ease of use and timeless design are the elements that define the uniqueness of the Q3, a camera designed for everyday use with top-quality results.
Light, manageable, discreet, intuitive and reliable , it is perfect to carry with you every day, designed as the best travel companion, even for those approaching photography for the first time, to get the best from their creative inspirations, from reportage to street photography, from macro photography to portraits. Important new features, for the first time in the Q system, distinguish the Q3: a tiltable touch screen, an advanced autofocus system with a viewfinder from the professional system of the SL2 and SL2-S, 8k resolution video shooting, fast file transfer with the new LEICA FOTOS App and completely wireless battery charging.
The LEICA Q3 is the natural evolution of a journey that began in 2015 with the first LEICA Q, born from the bold and visionary idea, which characterises LEICA’s design approach, to create a new camera segment: compact Full Frame with fixed focal length lens. These legacies and expertise come together today in the latest stage of development in the LEICA Q3, which, with the intention of always being at the forefront of technology, is designed to meet the growing communication and connectivity needs inherent in the digital evolution, thanks to seamless integration with smart devices, while maintaining and enhancing the distinctive features of its predecessors, such as its excellent optical quality.
With intuitive menus and a tilting touch screen, a single lens that lightens the burden of carrying equipment while guaranteeing top-quality performance, further improved autofocus, comfortable to use because it can be operated with just one hand, and robust because it is manufactured from the finest materials according to strict construction standards, with an unmistakable elegance, the LEICA Q3 confirms itself as an extremely versatile instrument, suitable for multiple occasions and transversal uses, offering the possibility of expressing one’s creativity without limits . For capturing the beauty of landscapes on the move, capturing reality in motion with a street photographer’s eye, reaching the smallest and most precious details with maximum definition or fixing the most significant expressions in a portrait. Discreet, thanks to an iconic, minimalist design, it makes itself invisible so that it can be used in every situation, so as not to miss a single moment.
High production quality standards made in Germany guarantee the durability of a compact camera, an object everyday carry that combines over one hundred years of LEICA tradition and expertise, stylish research and cutting-edge technology in an iconic product. LEICA, which revolutionised the world of photography in 1914 with the invention of the first compact 35mm film camera, presenting the world with a light, handy and fast tool for the first time, contributed to the birth and spread of a new photographic expression and culture. Even today, through commitment, prestige, authenticity and inspiration, it continues to innovate through constant research.
Uniqueness of the LEICA Q3:
- Triple resolution backlit sensor for improved image handling
The new BSI CMOS back-illuminated sensor with Triple Resolution Technology allows you to choose the resolution at which you want to take photographs according to your needs, making it possible to always have high quality but different size and weight, easier to manage and share thanks to the 60, 36 or 18 MP resolution. The sensor allows you to choose either RAW files, the source files useful for post-production, or JPEG files processed by the camera for immediate use.
2. Improved autofocus for consistently sharp images
The LEICA Q3 is equipped with a state-of-the-art hybrid autofocus system to perfectly capture every moment. Combining the precision of the contrast autofocus and the speed of the phase detection autofocus system, it provides simultaneous high speed and precision when focusing, with the AF mode, known as ‘Depth from defocus’, the artificial intelligence automatically decides which combination to use. The 5.67 million-pixel viewfinder, the same as the professional SL2 and SL2-S, is easy, fast and provides excellent performance.
3. Tilting screen to multiply framing opportunities
The new high-resolution 3-inch touch screen is tiltable and, thanks to a practical and robust tilting system, allows you to multiply your framing opportunities and perspectives to offer unique viewing angles and create even more creative opportunities in photo and video shoots, while maintaining the discretion that Q3 provides. Even with the mobile display, the Q3 ensures protection against dust and water splashes thanks to its IP52 certification .
4. Fixed, super-bright lens and integrated macro mode for close-up shots
The super-bright, top-quality LEICA Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens with optical image stabilisation captures the maximum amount of light for photographing in any situation and, thanks to its integrated macro mode, enables close-up shots from a minimum focusing distance of 17 cm, so that every detail can be captured with maximum definition. In combination with its high resolution, it enables an extended digital zoom, allowing focal lengths of 28, 35, 50, 75 mm and up to 90 mm. In addition, LEICA Perspective Control (LPC), which straightens photographic images immediately, and LEICA Dynamic Range (LDR) ensure already perfect JPEG images without the need for further retouching.
5. High-resolution video production
The power of the Q3 allows video production at 8K resolution never before achieved by LEICA , guaranteeing a level of quality designed to satisfy the most demanding users, not least because connection to external devices such as gimbals, power banks and display recorders is now possible thanks to two USB-C and HDMI ports, for the first time ever present in the Q system.
6. Advanced connectivity via the new LEICA FOTOS App for real-time sharing
The new LEICA FOTOS App provides 10 times faster camera-to-smartphone, cable-free transfer rates than before, with the ability to download an 80 MB file, including video, in 2 seconds. Thanks to the seamless integration between the camera and different smart devices, you can explore new perspectives, share images easily and guarantee a smooth and flawless workflow. With the App, special “LEICA Look” can be used to obtain pre-edited JPEG images. The camera can also be controlled directly via the App, and imported images can be shared directly on social media or third-party Apps for further editing.
7. Made for iPhone® and iPad®” certification
Q3 integrates seamlessly with Apple’s Ecosystem with advanced connectivity features, connecting iPhone with the included LEICA FOTOS cable and for iPad with USB-C connector you can use the device’s original USB-C cable with the LEICA FOTOS.
8. Enhanced battery and wireless charging for maximum convenience and reliability
The Q3 ‘s battery has been upgraded from previous models with 17% more capacity and is also, for the first time for a compact camera, fully wirelessly rechargeable with the new LEICA Charging Pad and separate grip. A stylish and practical accessory to keep the camera always ready to shoot.
9. Accessories: personalisation for unmistakable style
Accessories, such as the shoulder strap, wrist strap, lens cap and Soft Release Button, can be chosen in different colours, such as brass and aluminium, and combined according to personal preference to make each camera unique and unmistakable. The protective holster, made of soft, vegetable-tanned leather, is available in black, cognac and olive green and has a flap at the bottom for immediate access to the battery and memory card, while an additional compartment for an extra SD card ensures there is always room for a new shot.
Why the LEICA Q3
MUST HAVE
Because the beauty of timeless design is irresistible. Wearing the LEICA Q3 is an experience that goes beyond photography and is part of a personal quest for distinction and excellence.
STREET PHOTO
Because creativity begins with the act of observing, because observing is already a creative act. Eolo Perfido, photographer In a moment, in someone passing in the street, we find a joy that we can stop and that thanks to Q3 we are sure we can capture.
TRAVELING
Because the hues of lava merging with ice in Iceland are indescribable in words, and only the vivid colours of a high-quality image can convey them. The LEICA Q3 makes every trip unforgettable.
MACRO MODE ON
Because only the sharpness of a close-up detail can make you feel the velvety softness of a bee on a flower or the deliciousness of a star-studded dish, with the LEICA Q3 you can take professional-quality macro images.
EVERYDAY CARRY
Using the LEICA Q3 means carving out time and space to take exceptional photos that not only preserve memories or beautiful moments, but also communicate an emotion to the viewer. When you shoot with the Q3, you want to feel like a photographer, and the Q3 allows you to do just that because it’s so easy to use. Giulia Valentina, content creator. Because travelling light is a value and the compactness of the Q3 with its single lens allows you to carry it with you at all times, without feeling its weight but only its privilege, making every occasion the right one to use it.
DISCRETION
Because in an age of hyper exposure one appreciates even more the discretion that Q3 manages to offer. Silent, elegant and compact, it provides the ultimate in privacy.
NIGHTLIFE
The LEICA Q3 stands out for its ability to magnify hidden details in photographic shots. Giorgio Galli, Timex Creative Director Because the darkness of a city and its streets sometimes seem impossible to photograph. The Q3’s ability to capture light allows you to take sharp images even in difficult conditions, uncovering unexpected details. Also thanks to the Leica Akademie training programme, you can discover the many possibilities for expression that you can achieve with the Q3, without setting limits on your creativity. Leica Akademie offers a variety of courses and workshops, taught by experts in the field, that enable participants to learn the techniques and nuances of the photographic art, turning them into experts.
The Leica Q3 captures the soul of the moment with extraordinary precision and ease of use, representing the photographic excellence of art without limits. A unique visual experience that transforms every moment into a masterpiece. Design perfection and technological innovation come together harmoniously in this new camera, making it an unrivalled icon in the world of photography. With the Leica Q3, one’s personal vision and creative spirit come to life. Renato Rappaini, Managing Director Leica Camera Italia
LEICA Camera AG
LEICA Camera AG is an international manufacturer of high-quality photographic systems and sports optics. The LEICA brand and its more than 100 years of experience is based on a tradition of excellence, quality, craftsmanship and German industrial design, combined with continuous research and development of innovative, cutting-edge technologies. An integral part of the brand culture is the diversification of activities undertaken by the company for the advancement of photography. In addition to the LEICA Galerie and Leica Akademie around the world, the LEICA Hall of Fame Award and, in particular, the LEICA Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which is considered one of the most innovative awards in existence today. In addition, LEICA Camera AG, with headquarters in Wetzlar, Hessen, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, has a worldwide network of its own national distributors and retail shops called LEICA Stores located in Italy in Milan, Rome, Turin, Florence, Bologna, along with the website leicacamera.com
