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Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera
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See the world as your eyes with the Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera, which features a new APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode, new colour with grey leatherette and Hybrid AF system.
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- Compact all-in-one Q3 camera, which combines classic Leica styling with a brand new APO 43mm lens
- Chic exterior design with a new grey leatherette oozes class while offering intuitive operation and contemporary features
- Features for creators include built-in macro mode, digital zoom between 43mm and 150mm, and Leica’s Triple Resolution Technology
- Fast Hybrid Autofocus System combines Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI
- Variety of convenient connectivity options for home and travel with WiFi 5, Bluetooth, HDMI and wireless charging
Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera Summary
The Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera is a full-frame all-in-one Leica camera, which is designed to capture natural-looking photos and videos in any lighting conditions. It features a brand new APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode and digital zoom.
Leica’s APO lens is a masterpiece of optical design, which offers exceptional image clarity, while the 43mm focal width closely matches human vision, making it perfect for street photography, travel, and portraiture. The slightly wider field of view compared to a 50mm helps to enhance storytelling, while a digital zoom allows you to get closer to your subject when desired.
The Q3 43mm camera retains many of the original Q3’s advanced features including Triple Resolution Technology with up to 60 megapixels, which is seen in some of the very latest Leica cameras. The sensor provides unique benefits in addition to triple resolution technology, including a fast and accurate hybrid autofocus system, which incorporates on-sensor Phase Detection AF, Contrast AF, Depth from Defocus and AI subject detection.
The Q3 43 fits seamlessly into your creative lifestyle, syncing with the Leica FOTOS app, while elevating the joy of capturing high-quality authentic images with ease. It also comes in a new colour with grey leatherette, setting off the brand new full-frame standard lens and its natural field of view.
Key Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera Features
- New APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with macro mode
- New colour with grey leatherette
- ISO range from 50 to 100,000
- Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
- APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH. fixed lens with integrated macro mode
- Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
- Grey leather
- Tilting 3” display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
- Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
- USB-C and HDMI ports
- Up to 8K-Video and multiple video formats including .H265 and ProRes
- Made for iPhone and iPad
- IP52 ingress protection
- Digital zoom from 43 to 150mm
Read our Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera review
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Leica Q3 43 Compact Digital Camera in More Detail
43mm lens similar to a person’s field of view
The Q3 43 camera incorporates a new 43mm full-frame lens, producing images that closely resemble the human eye’s field of view. The 43mm measurement also corresponds to the diagonal of a full-frame sensor, resulting in very natural and accurately proportioned images with minimal distortion.
The camera complements the original Q3 with its 28mm lens, offering:
- Apochromatic lens design (APO)
- Central shutter
- Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
- Integrated macro mode
- Focusing system
Benefits of an APO lens
An APO lens corrects chromatic aberrations across the entire image, rather than just the centre, and provides higher micro contrast and overall resolution. For the APO-Summicron 43 f/2 ASPH. lens, Leica reduced the number of elements to maintain a compact and portable size, while still delivering excellent image quality.
Leica’s optical design includes 11 lenses arranged into 8 groups, with 4 aspherical elements. An aperture range of f/2 to f/16 in 1/3 EV increments allows for precise control in various lighting conditions, across a native ISO range of ISO 50-100,000 in Manual mode and ISO 100-100,000 in Auto ISO for both stills and video.
Image quality is impressive, with high colour accuracy, minimal aberrations, and sharp, high-contrast results from edge to edge. At its widest f/2, the aperture produces a shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh and excellent low-light performance, all while being nearly the same size and weight as the 28mm Q3 lens.
Integrated macro and digital zoom
Users will find a versatile macro mode alongside the new shooting range, spanning 43mm to 150mm when using digital zoom. Macro mode is available at distances between 26.5cm and 60cm, with optional magnifying (Auto Magnification) and edge marking (Focus Peaking) functions as focus assists.
The Digital Zoom feature is available in (approximately):
- 1.4x (equivalent to 60 mm)
- 1.7x (equivalent to 75 mm)
- 2.0x (equivalent to 90 mm)
- 2.8x (equivalent to 120 mm)
- 3.5x (equivalent to 150 mm)
This opens up new creative possibilities from a single lens with a standard focal length, from close-ups to short telephoto capabilities in one.
Stunning compact design with a new colour
The Q3 43 continues Leica’s highly desirable compact design language seen in the Q3, D-Lux 8 and previous camera models. The Q3 43 introduces a new grey leatherette colour, plus a new Q3 Multifunctional Leather Protector to protect cameras in the Q-range. This combines a grip, half-case, and ArcaSwiss compatibility into one case for security and tripod mounting.
Full-frame CMOS sensor with Triple resolution Technology
At the heart of the Q3 43 lies the same full-frame BSI CMOS sensor seen in cameras throughout Leica’s ranges including the M11-D Rangefinder and Leica SL3 mirrorless camera. This sensor offers a maximum resolution of 60.3 MP, with smaller file sizes generated by image resolutions of 36MP and 18MP. Uniquely, this technology uses the entire sensor area, providing richly detailed high-quality files at any resolution.
With a native ISO range between 50 to 100,000, it delivers well-controlled results with minimal noise and a wide dynamic range, making the Q3 43 suitable for any lighting conditions. RAW (DNG), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31) stills images are available, with 14 bit colour depth RAW, or sRGB JPEGs in 8-bit.
Image resolution
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DNG™ |
9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP) |
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7404 x 4928 pixels (36.5 MP) |
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5288 x 3518 pixels (18.6 MP) |
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JPG |
9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP) |
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7392 x 4928 pixels (36.4 MP) |
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5280 x 3504 pixels (18.5 MP) |
Versatile shutter speeds and drive modes
The Q3 43 offers both mechanical and electronic shutter modes. The mechanical shutter operates between 120 s and 1/2000 s, while the electronic shutter reaches speeds of 1 s to 1/16000 s, with flash sync supported up to 1/2000 s.
Drive modes include Single, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, and Continuous Shooting at speeds of 2 fps, 4 fps, 5 fps, and 7 fps. In Automatic modes, the camera can shoot up to 15 fps at 12-bit.
Leica Maestro IV processor
The powerful Maestro IV processor, paired with the CMOS sensor, enables high-speed functionality and fast hybrid autofocus. Enhanced noise control, rapid signal processing, and Leica’s signature colour reproduction are a few of the benefits the Maestro IV processor with L2 technology brings.
Intelligent Hybrid AF system
The combination of the sensor and processor allows for fast, accurate Hybrid AF, featuring phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) for quicker, more precise focusing. The system employs contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering, along with AI-driven subject detection and tracking.
High resolution Viewfinder (EVF) and LCD Panel
A high-resolution EVF with 5,760,000 dots, a 120 fps refresh rate, and 0.79x magnification complements a 3" TFT LCD with 1,843,200 dots and 384 ppi, offering touch control and swift switching between the viewfinder and LCD panel in just 0.005 seconds.
Up to 8K Video for hybrid creators
The Leica Q3 43 is a hybrid-ready camera, which is capable of recording up to 8K/30p internal video to an SD memory card, with h.265, L-GOP and a maximum 300 Mbps.
Video resolutions:
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Format |
Resolution |
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C8K (17:9) |
8192 x 4320 |
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8K (16:9) |
7680 x 4320 |
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C4K (17:9) |
4096 x 2160 |
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4K (16:9) |
3840 x 2160 |
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Full HD (16:9) |
1920 x 1080 |
A range of features are available to complement filmmaking including a stereo microphone, mono speaker and HDMI jack Type D video output with/without HLG/L-Log. The compact camera also includes an ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C up to 10 Gbps.
Fast, convenient connectivity and durable build quality
Leica cameras combine elegant aesthetics, excellent ergonomics, and a rugged build. The Q3 43 continues this with support for both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy, and charging via USB or wirelessly. The full metal housing with magnesium die-cast body provides IP52 dust and water protection, operable between 0°C to +40°C. It weighs approximately 772g/688g (with/without battery).
Fast, seamless connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app offers numerous creative options including while on the move, by downloading Leica Looks presets, remote camera activation, and photo sharing.
Leica has maintained comprehensive Apple ecosystem integration with this camera, which supports Adobe Lightroom, Darkroom, and Capture One on iOS and iPadOS.
Wide range of accessories
Along with the new Q3 black leather half case, a wide range of existing Q3 accessories are also compatible with the updated Q3 43. These include the Wireless Charging Handgrip HG-DC1, the same Leica BP-SCL6 battery, and beautifully designed items like the Q3 Lens Cap Q E49 Brass Blasted Finish and Q3 Soft Release Button Brass Blasted Finish. Head over to the accessories tab above to discover more options to personalise and enhance your camera.
What’s in the box
- Leica Q3 43 Black Paint Finish
- Lens cap
- Lens cover ring
- Lens hood
- Hot shoe cover
- Battery (BP-SCL6)
- USB-C cable
- Carrying strap
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Our Verdict
With the release of the Q3 43, Leica ushers in a new era for their Q-series compact cameras. The familiar body design pairs stunning aesthetics with a newly developed 43mm APO lens. This lens features integrated macro mode and advanced optics, delivering excellent image quality, impressive low-light performance, and a flexible digital zoom range between 43-150mm.
A distinctive grey leatherette covering adds to unique appeal, while the camera retains the rugged durability and comprehensive weather resistance of the 28mm Q3. A full-frame sensor, combined with a fast processor supports Leica’s Triple Resolution Technology, allowing for stills at up to 60MP and 8K video recording, catering to the most demanding content creators.
The hybrid AF system uses deep learning to track subjects effectively, however, the standout feature is the 43mm lens, which renders minimal distortion and has a field of view close to human vision. This ensures that the Q3 43 complements the existing Q3, rather than overshadowing it, and gives creators a new option to focus on.
Leica’s intuitive ergonomics, user-friendly menus, engaging shooting experience and highly portable design all come together to create a camera that will no doubt accompany you everywhere, and help tell your story.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
