Leica Q3 43

Hardware Engineering Overview: Leica Q3 43

The Leica Q3 43 is a Full Frame compact camera engineered with a 60.3 MP Full Frame BSI CMOS with Triple Resolution Technology sensor (36.0 × 24.0 mm) and native Fixed Leica APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH. lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 15 fps burst shooting with 3 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 8K30 / 4K60 / C4K60 recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture

60.3 Megapixel Full Frame BSI CMOS with Triple Resolution Technology (36.0 × 24.0 mm) driven by the Maestro IV with L2 Technology image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native) aspect ratios.

Autofocus & Continuous Speed

Hybrid AF (Phase Detection + DFD + Contrast AF) with 315 phase-detect points. Captures 15 fps burst speed with Human Face, Eye, Body & Animal Detection.

In-Body Image Stabilization

5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 3 stops CIPA handshake compensation.

Video & Motion Capabilities

8K30 / 4K60 / C4K60 internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 Apple ProRes / L-Log. Features L-Log, Leica Looks (Contemporary, Classic, Chrome, Monochrome) and Micro-HDMI Type-D, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2.

Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating

Weighs 772g in a 130.0 × 80.3 × 97.6 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-II Slot, 5.76M-dot OLED EVF (120fps), and CIPA rated for 350 shots per full charge.