{"product_id":"leica-q3-monochrom","title":"Leica Q3 Monochrom Digital Camera","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60MP Full-Frame B\u0026amp;W BSI CMOS Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Color Array or Low Pass Filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica Content Credentials Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummilux 28mm f\/1.7 ASPH. Lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8K30, 4K60 \u0026amp; 4:2:2 10-Bit, FHD ProRes HQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast-Detection AF \u0026amp; Optical IS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.76m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" 1.84m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 100-200000, Up to 15-fps Shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD UHS-II Slot; USB-C and HDMI Ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8789\/1225\/files\/Red20Bar_d81539c9-b5a0-479e-b4a8-e773ed9dfa48_430x.jpg?v=1718690921#\" alt=\"Redbar\" width=\"100%\" height=\"25\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ca1e21;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eLeica Q3 Monochrom: Pure Black \u0026amp; White Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eBringing the art of monochrome imaging to the acclaimed all-in-one Q3 platform, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eLeica Q3 Monochrom\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multimedia powerhouse that blends creative focus with technical precision. Featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"565\"\u003ededicated black-and-white 60MP full-frame sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e and a refreshed minimalist design, it retains all the hallmark features of the Q3 lineup—an integrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e28mm f\/1.7 Summilux lens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e8K video recording\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"772\"\u003ehigh-resolution EVF and tilting touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eintuitive, streamlined interface\u003c\/strong\u003e—now optimized for the timeless elegance of monochrome photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eFull-Frame Monochrome Sensor and Maestro IV Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e60MP BSI CMOS Monochrome Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eBorrowed from the M11 Monochrom, the Q3 Monochrom’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e60MP full-frame CMOS sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e is tailored exclusively for black-and-white imaging. With the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003ecolor filter array removed\u003c\/strong\u003e, it records pure luminance data, delivering unmatched tonal depth, clarity, and detail. The absence of color filtration also increases sensitivity, allowing a broader \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eISO range of 100–200,000\u003c\/strong\u003e and cleaner low-light performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003ebackside-illuminated (BSI)\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture improves noise control and readout speed, benefiting both stills and video. The high resolution provides incredible flexibility for landscapes, architecture, and fine-art work, while also enabling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003edigital zoom modes\u003c\/strong\u003e that simulate classic focal lengths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e1.25x = 35mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e1.8x = 50mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e2.7x = 75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e3.2x = 90mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eTriple Resolution Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eLike the M11 and Q3, the sensor supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eTriple Resolution Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing capture at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e60MP, 36MP, or 18MP\u003c\/strong\u003e without cropping the sensor area. Each option produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e14-bit DNG files\u003c\/strong\u003e with wide dynamic range and exceptional tonal smoothness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eMaestro IV Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003ePowered by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eMaestro IV image processor\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e8GB of buffer memory\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Q3 Monochrom delivers fast performance across photo and video tasks. It supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e15 fps continuous shooting\u003c\/strong\u003e, extended ISO flexibility, and efficient Triple Resolution processing. The improved engine ensures smooth operation across the EVF, LCD, and video capture modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eLeica Content Credentials \u0026amp; Authenticity Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eAs part of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eContent Authenticity Initiative (CAI)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a collaboration between Adobe, The New York Times, and Leica—the Q3 Monochrom includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eLeica Content Credentials\u003c\/strong\u003e. A secure chip encrypts image metadata at capture, allowing provenance verification through compatible tools like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003eAdobe Photoshop\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures creators receive proper attribution while giving viewers confidence in the authenticity of the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eSummilux 28mm f\/1.7 ASPH. Lens and Autofocus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003ePremium Summilux Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eCarried over from previous Q models, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eSummilux 28mm f\/1.7 ASPH.\u003c\/strong\u003e lens provides a fast, versatile wide-angle perspective with outstanding optical performance. 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Integrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eoptical image stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures crisp handheld shots in any lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eContrast-Detection Autofocus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003eDue to its monochrome sensor, the Q3 Monochrom uses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003econtrast-detection AF system\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than phase detection. 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