Leica announces its latest camera for lovers and enthusiasts of black-and-white photography, the Q3 Monochrom Digital Camera. The new camera continues the Q-series' reputation for outstanding build, use, and image quality in the compact, fixed-lens camera space and will appeal to street, travel, and photojournalistic shooters dedicated to the art of light and shadow.
Like its color-capable cousin, the Q3 Monochrom features a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor with triple resolution technology, here omitting the Bayer and low-pass filters to double its light-gathering potential, increase sharpness, detail, and dynamic range, and reduce digital noise. The camera also retains the Q3's 8K video recording capabilities, high-resolution electronic viewfinder, and the world-class, macro-ready Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. built-in lens.
The same Maestro IV processor features an 8GB buffer, enhancing the contrast-based autofocus and offering continuous shooting speeds of up to 15 fps.
Users of the Q2 Monochrom will appreciate the addition of a tiltable rear display and the acclaimed new SL-System user interface. Also, the Q3 Monochrom will be the first Q-series camera to feature Leica's Content Credentials technology, benefiting its use for reportage.
The Q3 Monochrom carries the series' same all-metal, weather-sealed, IP52-rated build. Like other Monochrom cameras, it omits the flashy red logo in favor of a subtle, smooth, and stealthy black paint finish.
Accompanying the new camera are several dedicated accessories, including four new camera straps, a red-light filter, and a wireless charging handgrip. You can find more information about the Q3 Monochrom and Leica's other Monochrom and Q-series products at both our blog and our online SuperStore.
