Leica Q3 Monochrom Digital Camera

The Leica Q3 Monochrom combines a dedicated 60MP monochrome sensor with a fixed 28mm f/1.7 lens and 8K video capability. Its high-resolution viewfinder and tilting touchscreen LCD enable precise composition, while the intuitive interface reflects Leica's design philosophy. Ideal for photographers seeking monochrome's aesthetic discipline and technical clarity.

60MP Black & White BSI CMOS Sensor

The Q3 Monochrom features a 60MP full-frame monochrome sensor without a color filter array, capturing pure luminance for superior tonal depth and detail. Its extended ISO 100–200,000 range and back-illuminated design excel in low-light conditions while supporting 8K video. The high resolution enables digital zoom simulation of 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 90mm focal lengths through in-camera cropping. Optimized for landscape, architectural, and fine-art photography where tonal accuracy and resolution are essential.

Triple Resolution Technology

Also like the M11 and other Q3-series cameras, the 60MP sensor in the Q3 Monochrom enables the use of Triple Resolution Technology. This unique pixel binning process allows photographers to select 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output, with each resolution making use of the full sensor area and providing rich 14-bit imagery and a wide dynamic range.

Maestro IV

The Maestro IV processor, along with 8GB of buffer memory, suits the multimedia-intended use of the Q3 Monochrom and enables speedy performance when shooting stills or recording video. The faster processing also benefits using Triple Resolution Technology, helps achieve a wider sensitivity range from ISO 100-200000, allows continuous shooting up to an impressive 15 fps, and facilitates smooth operation when working with the EVF and LCD.

Leica Content Credentials + Content Authenticity Initiative

The Q3 Monochrom includes Leica Content Credentials, which cryptographically embeds metadata at capture to verify image authenticity and provenance. This secure system creates an immutable record compatible with Adobe Photoshop and other applications, allowing viewers to confirm image integrity and trace creation history. Photographers gain a reliable tool for asserting authorship and maintaining attribution across distribution channels.

Summilux Optics

The Q3 Monochrom pairs a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens with optical image stabilization for sharp handheld shooting across varied lighting. The fast aperture and refined optics deliver edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal distortion, while intuitive manual controls and a macro mode (17cm minimum focus) provide compositional flexibility. This purposeful fixed-lens design prioritizes optical excellence and mechanical refinement.

Contrast-Detection Autofocus

One distinction of the Q3 Monochrom, compared to other Q3-series cameras, is the sole use of contrast-detection autofocus. Whereas the other cameras offer phase-detection AF, which requires the color filter array over the sensor for use, the Q3's monochromatic-only sensor requires the use of contrast-based focusing. Despite the difference, the focusing system remains speedy, accurate, and still supports Eye Detection AF for ensured sharpness in portraits.

8K Monochromatic Video and ProRes Recording

The Q3 Monochrom supports DCI 8K at 30p, 4K at 60p, and Full HD at 120p with 10-bit color sampling for professional video work. ProRes 422 HQ codec and native 24p frame rates suit cinematic workflows, while micro-HDMI and USB-C connectivity enable external recorders and RODE microphones. This comprehensive video feature set makes it ideal for hybrid stills-and-motion creators.

Hi-Res EVF and Tilting LCD

The Q3 Monochrom features a 5.76-megapixel OLED viewfinder with 120 Hz refresh rate and automatic eye-sensing switching, plus a tilting 3-inch touchscreen LCD that articulates both upward and downward. These viewing systems enable flexible composition from varied angles while the intuitive touchscreen interface streamlines settings control and menu navigation.

Portable, Weather-Sealed Design

The Q3 Monochrom offers a compact, discreet design with a magnesium alloy body rated IP52 for dust and moisture resistance. The BP-SCL6 battery provides approximately 302 shots per charge, while USB-C and micro-HDMI connectivity support data transfer, external recording, and RODE microphones. Made for iPhone certification and UHS II SD card support round out the feature set, with full accessory compatibility to the Q3 series.

Expanded Wireless Connectivity

The Q3 Monochrom features dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 with the updated Leica FOTOS app, enabling 35MB/s wireless transfer speeds—ten times faster than previous generations. Full-resolution DNG files transfer to mobile devices in approximately two seconds, while GPS integration adds location metadata for streamlined post-capture organization.