Leica Q3 43 Digital Camera 60MP APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH in Black - 19084-L

Leica Q3 43 60MP APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH Digital Camera

Expand your creativity with the Leica Q3 43 digital camera. This camera is powered by the Maestro IV processor and with the help of L² technology, it can provide a fast and reliable performance no matter how high your resolution is. The 43mm focal length brings an extremely natural perspective to all of your images and videos, offering higher-quality visuals as well. The Leica Q3 43 camera is also equipped with an APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH lens, specially crafted and expertly engineered by Leica. The Leica Q3 43 lens delivers sharp, high-contrast photos in any lighting condition so each shot is guaranteed to look extraordinary. The camera also has a wide f/2 aperture, which isolates the subject of your photo from the background to produce a smooth and beautiful bokeh.

An Enhanced Photography Experience

Bokeh refers to the quality of the out-of-focus parts of your image. The Leica Q3 43 is able to offer ultimate flexibility thanks to a full-frame sensor and Triple Resolution Technology. These two components allow users to shoot at 18, 36 and 60 MP in both DNG and JPEG formats. Plus, the sensor supports an ISO range of 50 to 100,000 so you can always expect a top-notch low-light performance. Because of these advanced features, the Leica Q3 43 is the perfect choice for photographers interested in professional-quality, distortion-free portraits. You can even gain more impressive details in your close-ups by enabling the integrated macro mode. If you rely on the camera to film videos too, it offers a variety of video codecs and it films in stunning 8K resolution for true-to-life footage quality.

More Imaging Assistance

One aspect of photography the Leica Q3 43 can assist in is post-processing and editing. Thanks to the range of Leica Looks on the camera, you can capture gorgeous images and experiment with various image styles. All of these Leica Looks and creative preset effects can be imported onto your camera via the Leica FOTOS app. The app can provide an ultra-fast workflow too because of the reliable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections available on the Leica Q3 43. Plus, this network technology allows for faster video and photo transfers. Learn more about similar devices by discovering our digital camera buying guide. All other questions about the Leica Q3 43 can be answered by our photography experts at 800-860-3577.

Features

• 43mm. A Unique Additional To The Leica Lineup
  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.
• 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 ensure 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.