Description
Leica Q3 Monochrom Digital Camera
The Leica Q3 Monochrom is a pure-bred, full-frame black-and-white camera crafted for photographers who want uncompromising tonal depth, rich contrast, and the unmistakable character of monochrome-only imaging. Built on the foundation of the acclaimed Q3 body, this Monochrom edition removes the color filter array entirely, allowing the sensor to capture true luminance detail with exceptional clarity, fine grain, and a signature depth that colour-converted files can’t replicate.
True Monochrome Full-Frame Imaging
At the heart of the Q3 Monochrom is a dedicated 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor engineered solely for black-and-white photography. With its color filter removed, the sensor receives significantly more light per pixel, delivering outstanding dynamic range, richer midtones, and incredibly clean high-ISO performance.
The result is a distinctive monochrome rendering with crisp micro-detail and a filmic tonal roll-off that feels both modern and timeless.
- Sensor: 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (monochrome-only)
- Dynamic Range: Expanded luminance detail, enhanced highlight retention
- ISO Performance: Clean, low-noise output up to extremely high sensitivities
Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH: A Perfect Everyday Lens
The integrated Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens remains one of the sharpest, fastest fixed lenses in the compact full-frame world. Its wide aperture and precise optical design produce a crisp, cinematic look with excellent corner performance and beautifully controlled bokeh.
The lens’s built-in optical image stabilization ensures sharp results even in dim environments—perfect for reportage, street, travel, and documentary work.
- Lens: Built-in Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
- Stabilization: Optical image stabilization
- Macro Mode: Close focusing down to 17 cm for detailed still-life and texture studies
Refined Monochrome Aesthetics
In classic Leica fashion, the Q3 Monochrom embraces a minimalist, blackout design with engraved, desaturated markings and a subtly textured matte finish. It feels like a precision-machined tool—quiet, solid, and purposeful.
The camera remains fully weather-sealed, allowing confident shooting in rain, dust, and challenging outdoor environments.
- Body Design: Stealthy matte-black finish with reduced markings
- Weather Sealing: IP52-rated protection
- Build: Precision-machined metal chassis
High-Performance Hybrid Camera for Modern Creators
The Q3 Monochrom isn’t just about stills. It includes a full suite of modern connectivity and media features:
- Video Support: 4K and 8K monochrome video capture
- Storage: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II dual slots
- Wireless: Leica FOTOS app integration via Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth
- Charging: USB-C PD for direct charging and tethering
The tilting rear touchscreen makes low-angle and high-angle compositions effortless, while the sharp OLED EVF delivers a crisp view of the scene with accurate exposure preview.
Designed for Photographers Who See in Light, Not Color
Monochrome photography invites deliberate seeing—shapes, shadows, contrast, and emotion take center stage. The Leica Q3 Monochrom makes this process intuitive and elevates it with world-class optics, elegant ergonomics, and the unmatched character of a true monochrome sensor.
The Leica Q3 Monochrom is a focused, beautifully engineered camera for photographers who want the purity of black-and-white capture with cutting-edge performance—an instrument that transforms light into depth, texture, and emotion with unmistakable Leica character.