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Leica Q3 43 Full-Format Camera with APO-Summicron 43mm F2 Aspherical Lens and Compact Design (Black)

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  • Compact, full-format camera
  • Leica APO-Summicron 43mm f2 ASPH. lens
  • 43mm for a natural perspective
  • Timeless and intuitive design
  • Connects seamlessly to iPhone and iPad
  • Compatible with Leica FOTOS App
  • Shoots in at 60, 36, or 18 MP
  • Video recording in resolutions of up to 8K

Leica Q3 43 Full-Format Camera with APO-Summicron 43mm F2 Aspherical Lens and Compact Design (Black)

The Leica Q3 43 Full-Format Camera's specifically-designed APO lens opens up new possibilities for Q photography. With a 43mm focal length, it produces films and photos in the superb quality you've come to expect from Leica, all with an incredibly natural perspective. This full-frame camera is small and fashionable, and comes in a classic black finish, making it easy to integrate into your creative process and connect to your surroundings. The Q3 43 achieves the ideal balance between camera, lens, and photographer by fusing state-of-the-art technology with genuine emotion. This guarantees that every moment is captured with joy and accuracy.
43mm Lens
With its digital frame choices ranging from 43mm to 150mm and its versatile 43mm standard focal length, Leica is opening up new aspects of Q photography. With a 43mm focal length that closely resembles human eyesight, subjects can be photographed from a realistic and natural point of view. Because of this, the Leica Q3 43 is ideal for street, travel, and event photography in addition to expressive portraiture.
Take Natural Images
The Leica Q3 43's 43mm lens length gives it the ideal option for high-quality portraiture. Because of the short depth of field, the photographs have little distortion and, when taken at wide apertures, beautifully distinguish your subject from the backdrop. The camera produces outstanding portraits with genuine skin tones, focusing on the eyes with a soft bokeh. Its small and unobtrusive size also promotes a more natural relationship between the photographer and the subject, which contributes to the creation of genuine, impromptu moments.
Fast APO Lens
The Leica experts created the optical masterpiece known as the APO-Summicron 43mm f2 ASPH, especially for the Leica Q3 43. It produces superb image quality, as do other Leica APO lenses, providing remarkably sharp and high-contrast images in every lighting situation. It easily becomes one of the most prestigious lenses in the world, joining the ranks of Leica's famed APO lenses. Even in low light, the Q3 43 lens's wide f2 aperture creates a gorgeously smooth bokeh that separates your subject from the background. Stunningly detailed close-ups can be captured using the in-built macro mode. The compact size that is characteristic of the Leica Q series is maintained even with this complex apochromatic lens that has seven aspherical elements.
Stylish and Unique
The Leica Q3 43 is designed to precisely satisfy the demands of creative photography on a daily basis. Adding more attachments enhances ease and lets you add some flair to your camera customization. Don't forget to check out the Q3 43's unique selection of accessories, which includes lens hoods in a variety of colors, thumb rests, soft-release buttons, and an exquisite multipurpose cover with an integrated handgrip.
Leica Looks
You may take stunning pictures right away with Leica Looks - post-processing is not necessary. With the Leica Fotos App, you can effortlessly import a variety of image styles to your Leica Q3 43, broadening your creative horizons with the ever-expanding selection of Leica Looks. The preset effects can be used during any shoot and save the original DNG files after they are installed on your camera.
Sensor and Resolution
With its full-frame sensor and Triple Resolution Technology, the Leica Q3 43 offers unmatched versatility, enabling you to take shots at 60, 36, or 18 MP. For JPEG and DNG files, all three choices are accessible. The camera makes use of the whole sensor, regardless of the resolution you select, and offers outstanding low-light performance with an ISO range of 50 to 100000. The Q3 43 is a fast and dependable camera and video monitor that performs well even at the highest resolutions thanks to its powerful Maestro IV processor with L2 technology.
Take Professional Videos
With the same sophisticated video features as the Leica Q3, the Q3 43 can capture video at up to 8K resolution and comes with a selection of codecs, including the incredibly effective.h265 and ProRes 422 HQ. A true-to-life appearance is ensured by the 43mm focal length, which records situations with a natural, distortion-free perspective. The camera's versatility for creating high-quality video material is further enhanced by its USB-C and HDMI connections for gimbals, microphones, power banks, and external display recorders.
Never Lose Connection
The dependable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth of the Leica Q3 43 provide quick connectivity and a seamless digital workflow. Fast image and video transfers as well as a stable connection to the Leica FOTOS App are guaranteed by advanced Wi-Fi technology. External microphones can be attached via USB-C to allow content creators to set up their equipment professionally. Additionally, tethered photography with Capture One or Adobe Lightroom Classic is supported via the USB-C connector.
iPhone and iPad Compatibility
The Leica Q3 43 perfectly fits into your Apple device workflow and is a certified 'Made for iPhone and iPad' product. Use the USB-C port on the Leica Q3 43 to quickly and easily download photos and videos to your iPhone or iPad, or use an Apple device to remotely operate your camera.

Specifications

Lens
Maximum Aperture f/2.0
Minimum Aperture F16
Focus Range 60 cm to ∞, Macro setting: 26.5 cm to 60 cm
Monitor
Monitor Size 3 inch
Physical
Battery Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Camera Series Leica Q Series
Camera Model Leica Q3
Configuration Core
Mount Type Shoe
Interface
Wireless Bluetooth
Flash
Flash Sync Speed 1/2000 S
Flash Compensation SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments SF, 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Flash Modes Automatic
Flash Connection Hot Shoe
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type Electronic
Viewfinder Magnification 0.79x at aspect ratio: 4:3 / 0.76x at aspect ratio: 3:2
Video
Recording Modes MOV C8K: 29.97 fps C8K 4:2:0/10 bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps, MOV 8K: 29.97 fps 8K 4:2:0 / 10 bit h.265 L-GOP 300 Mbps, MOV FHD: 119.88 fps 4:2:2 / 10 bit (SD & HDMI) h.264 ALL-I 400 Mbps
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed Mech. shutter: 120 s to 1/2000S, Electro. shutter function: 1 s to 1/16000S
ISO Sensitivity Photo & Video: Auto ISO (ISO 100–ISO 100 000), Manual (ISO 50–ISO 100 000)
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments
Interval Recording Yes
Self Timer 2 s or 12 s
Metering Method Spot (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.
Exposure Modes Program AE mode (P), Aperture-priority mode (A), Shutter-priority mode (S), Manual (M), Various fully automated variants (Scene Mode).
Continuous Shooting 2 fps, 14 bit, AF, 4 fps, 14 bit, AF, 5 fps, 12 bit, AF, 7 fps, 14 bit, AF/– 9 fps, 12 bit, 15 fps, 12 bit Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance and autofocus)
Imaging
Maximum Resolution 9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
Sensor Type CMOS
Camera Format CMOS
Sensor Size FullFrame
Megapixels 62.39
Focus
Focus Type Auto

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