Wavelength BlogLeica Q3 60-Megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology and IP52 Rating Camera
- mfr: 19080
- SKU: 19080-LEICA
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Product highlights
- 35mm lens 60-MP compact digital camera
- BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
- Newly developed vertically tilting display
- Hybrid autofocus system with contrast and phase detection
- High-res OLED EVF with 5.76 MP
- High-res 3-inch TFT display with 1.84 million pixels
- HDMI and USB-C ports
- Four customizable buttons
- Wireless charging
- IP52 weather sealing certification
Leica Q3 60-Megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology and IP52 Rating Camera
The Leica Q3 is a 60-megapixel compact digital camera with a 35mm lens and a BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology. It allows 14 stops of dynamic range and up to 90 mm of digital zoom options. The camera boasts a new Maestro IV processor that has 8GB of buffer memory. The camera features a hybrid autofocus system that allows phase and contrast detection with eyes, body, face, and even animal tracking.
Tilt Screen
The camera has a tiltable backscreen that gives you a 76 percent increase in resolution in comparison to its predecessor, the Leica Q2. It has the same resolution and frame rate as the Leica SL2 and SL2-S viewfinders.
Ports and Connectivity
The Leica Q3 has an HDMI port and a USB-C port. The HDMI port allows video recording, and the USB-C port lets you transfer data and charge the battery. It also has an 8K resolution output and supports ProRes video.
Battery Performance
The Q3 gives you an 18 percent increase in battery life compared to its older counterparts. It is the first of its kind to offer wireless charging. The camera has 10 times faster transfer speeds when files are transferred wirelessly compared to the Leica FOTOS app with embedded MIMO technology.
IP52 Certified
The Leica Q3 is IP52 certified for weather sealing.
Specifications
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.7 |
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| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Minimum Aperture | F16 |
| Zoom | 3.2x |
| Focus Range | 30cm to infinity With macro setting: from 17 cm |
| Camera Features | Not Available |
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| Monitor Size | 3 inch |
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| Battery | Leica BP-SCL6 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
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| Camera Series | Q Series |
| Camera Model | Leica Q3 |
| Configuration | Core |
| Color | Black |
| Wireless | Bluetooth |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 s |
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| Flash Compensation | SF40: ±2EV in 1/2 EV increments SF60: ±2EV in 1/3 EV increments |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
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| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.79x |
| Recording Modes | C8K (17:9) 8192 x 4320 8K (16:9) 7680 x 4320 C4K (17:9) 4096 x 2160 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160 Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 108 |
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| Shutter Speed | Mech. shutter: 120s to 1/2000 s Electro. shutter function: 1s to 1/16000 s Flash synchronization: up to 1/2000 s |
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| ISO Sensitivity | Auto ISO: Photo: ISO 100 to ISO 100000 Video: ISO 100 to ISO 100000 Manual: Photo: ISO 50 to ISO 100000 Video: ISO 50 to ISO 100000 |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV increments |
| Self Timer | Delay time: 2s or 12s |
| Metering Method | Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE mode (P) Aperture-priority mode (A) Shutter-priority mode (S) Manual (M) |
| Continuous Shooting | Continuous - 2 fps/14 bit/AF, Continuous - 4 fps/14 bit/AF: Automatic settings (exposure settings in operating modes P/A/S, automatic white balance, and autofocus) are implemented individually for each frame. |
| Sensor Resolution | 60 Megapixels |
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| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 60.00 |
| Focus Type | Hybrid AF, Auto, Phase Detection AF system, Contrast AF system |
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