Leica Q3 43 Announced, Priced $6,895, Available for Pre-Order

Leica has just officially announced the new Leica Q3 43 digital camera.  It is the same powerful and portable camera but now touts a longer APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. lens. This sibling of the original Leica Q3 is better positioned for portrait photographers and everyday shooters looking for a narrower, more natural perspective compared to the 28mm lens of the original.

This new camera costs $6,895, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.

Below are the detailed specifications of Leica Q3 43

Price
MSRP $6,895 pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Body type
Body type Large sensor compact
Sensor
Max resolution 9520 x 6336
Other resolutions 36.5 MP: 7404 x 4928, 18.6 MP: 5288 x 3518
Image ratio w:h 3:2
Effective pixels 60 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 62 megapixels
Sensor size Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS
Processor Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
Image
ISO Auto, 50-100000
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Optical
Uncompressed format RAW
JPEG quality levels 9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 43 mm
Optical zoom 1×
Maximum aperture F2–16
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Touch
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoom Yes (1.4x (60mm equiv), 1.75x (75mm equiv), 2.1x (90mm equiv), 2.8x (120mm equiv), 3.5x (150mm equiv))
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range 60 cm (23.62)
Macro focus range 27 cm (10.63)
Number of focus points 315
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD Tilting
Screen size 3
Screen dots 1,843,200
Touch screen Yes
Screen type TFT LCD
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.79×
Viewfinder resolution 5,760,000
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 120 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) 1/16000 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Manual exposure mode Yes
Subject / scene modes Yes
Built-in flash No
External flash Yes (via hotshoe)
Continuous drive 15.0 fps
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Highlight-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure compensation ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Modes
  • 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 8192 x 4320 @ 25p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 25p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 300 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 48p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 48p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 600 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 48p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 454 Mbps, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 378 Mbps, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 227 Mbps, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 189 Mbps, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 182 Mbps, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 181 Mbps, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 25p / 300 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 300 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
  • 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 24 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Mono
Storage
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
USB charging Yes
HDMI Yes (micro-HDMI)
Microphone port No
Headphone port No
Wireless Built-In
Wireless notes WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 low energy
Remote control Yes (via smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed Yes (IP52 rated)
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Leica BP-SCL6
Battery Life (CIPA) 350
Weight (inc. batteries) 772 g (1.70 lb / 27.23 oz)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 98 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.86)
Other features
Timelapse recording Yes
GPS Optional
GPS notes 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.

 

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Leica Q3 43

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