LEICA

Q3 Monochrom: 8K Video and 60MP

Leica Camera AG has announced the Leica Q3 Monochrom, the second generation of its full-frame compact camera focused exclusively on black and white photography. Available from November 20, 2025, the model is priced at €6,900.

This camera is distinguished by its sensor that forgoes color filters to capture only luminance data. This technical feature promises sharper results, impressive dynamic range, and exceptional tonal depth.

The Leica Q3 Monochrom integrates a 60-megapixel (MP) monochrome BSI sensor. Without the Bayer matrix, the sensor captures pure light, allowing for images with rich textures and low noise, even at high ISO sensitivities ranging from 100 to 200,000.

Triple Resolution technology gives the photographer flexibility, allowing them to choose between DNG or JPEG files with 60, 36, or 18 MP, always utilizing the full sensor area.

The equipment retains the fixed Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 ASPH lens, known for its optical resolution and brightness. For closer focus, the integrated macro mode allows focusing at a minimum distance of 17 cm.

The focusing system utilizes the hybrid technology of the Q3 platform. The combination of phase detection and contrast with depth of field (DFD) ensures speed and precision in tracking objects.

The Q3 Monochrom applies black and white aesthetics to video, with support for recording in resolutions up to 8K.

As the second monochrome generation in the Q family, the Leica Q3 Monochrom distils photography to its purest form, capturing only brightness data with its dedicated black-and-white sensor. Its 60 MP monochrome sensor with Triple Resolution Technology delivers remarkable sharpness, impressive dynamic range and exceptional tonal depth – no colour filters and no compromising on detail. It captures images at resolutions of 60, 36 and 18 MP across an ISO range from 100 to 200,000, and records video with up to 8K resolution. Alongside the fast Leica Summilux 28 f/1.7 Asph with its wide angle and fixed focal length, it delivers low-noise images rich in nuance and texture – consistently, and even in challenging lighting conditions.

The design of the Leica Q3 Monochrom stays faithful to the contemporary Q family while embracing the unmistakable monochrome aesthetic. Made in Germany, it exemplifies functional beauty in its design and superb craftsmanship in the tactile quality of its finest materials. The all-metal body and lens hood are finished in black, with engravings – such as the “Monochrom” lettering on the top plate – rendered in understated black or grey, while the leatherette covering features a refined, stylish finish. Finally, the intentional absence of the red Leica logo accentuates the camera’s minimalist design.

The high-resolution 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder, rapid and precise hybrid autofocus, and tilting touch display highlight the Leica Q3’s impressive performance capabilities. The Q3 Monochrom offers maximum creative freedom to dedicated black-and-white photographers and filmmakers by allowing them to effortlessly switch to macro mode at a close focus distance of 17 cm and choose between automatic or manual control. With its IP52 rating, this durable camera is safeguarded against dust and splashes of water.

A significant innovation in this model is the integration of Content Credentials technology. The camera is the first in the Q family to digitally sign images according to the standards of the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), which guarantees verification of the origin and integrity of the files against manipulation.

The camera body, constructed of metal with a matte black finish, deliberately omits the red Leica logo, opting instead for discreet gray and black engravings. The construction is IP52 certified against dust and splashes.

Connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app is handled via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C. The camera is also "Made for iPhone and iPad" certified, ensuring integration into the Apple ecosystem.

The Leica Q3 Monochrom reinforces the brand's positioning in the monochrome photography niche. By merging a specialized sensor with the performance of the Q3 platform – hybrid focus, 8K video, and advanced connectivity – Leica offers a camera that focuses on the essence of the image and the composition of light and shadow.

The Leica Q3 Monochrom has been available since November 20, 2025, and can be purchased through the brand's official website for a price of 6,900 euros.

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