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Leica Q3 43 camera YouTube reviews

By LR admin | Published: September 30, 2024

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Here are some of the Leica Q3 43 camera YouTube reviews:

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Poll: which Leica Q3 camera do you prefer (28mm or 43mm)?

By LR admin | Published: September 27, 2024

Poll: which Leica Q3 camera do you prefer?

Which Leica Q3 camera do you prefer?
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Leica Q3 43 vs. Q3 vs. Q2 specifications comparison

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Leica Q3 43 firmware update 2.0.5 released

By LR admin | Published: September 27, 2024

Leica released a firmware update version 2.0.5 for the new Q3 43 camera with two improvements:

Implementation of a protective function to prevent the possible overwriting of existing shots
Bugfixes in the firmware

The Leica Q3 43 was in stock at several retailers yesterday – check availability at:

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Leica Q3 43 vs. Q3 vs. Q2 specifications comparison

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2024

Source: 42West	Leica Q3 43	Leica Q3	Leica Q2
Sensor	60/36/18MP	60/36/18MP	47MP
Lens	43mm f/2 APO Summicron ASPH	28mm f/1.7 Summilux ASPH	28mm f/1.7 Summilux ASPH
Video	8K/30p	8K/30p	4K/30p
ISO range	50-100,000	50-100,000	100-100,000
Tilt screen	Yes	Yes	No

Leica Q3 43 ($6,895) vs. Leica Q3 ($6,295) vs. Leica Q2 ($4,403) full specs comparison from B&H Photo:

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Leica Q3 43 camera accessory

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2024

New: Leica multifunction protector + built-in grip + Arca-Swiss plate

With the Q3 43 camera, Leica also announced a new Leica Multifunctional Protector for Q3 cameras, which is a dedicated half case that also adds a hand grip and Arca-type plate for tripod mounting. Primarily made from black leather, the case also retains direct access to the battery compartment for easy swapping without needing to remove the case.

Price: $250
For Q3 and Q3 43 Cameras
Black Leather Half Case
Integrated Hand Grip & Arca-Type Plate
Retains Direct Access to Battery

Leica BP-SCL6 battery

The Leica Q3 43 uses the BP-SCL6 battery (2200mAh) but is also backward compatible with the old 1860mAh version (it will have reduced battery life and will limit video to 4K).

Price: $200
For Q3, Q3 43, Q2, SL2, SL2-S Series Cameras
Charges via BC-SCL4 Charger
Supports In-Camera Charging

The new Leica Q3 43 is also compatible with all existing Q3 accessories:

More third-party Leica Q3 accessories can be found here:

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Leica announces a new Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens

By LR admin | Published: September 26, 2024

The previously rumored Leica Q3 camera with a 43mm f/2 APO lens is now officially announced:

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Full-frame BSI-CMOS-Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60MP / 36MP / 18MP)
Hybrid Autofocus System (Phase Detection AF + Contrast AF + Depth from Defocus + AI)
Tilting 3″ display and 5.67MP OLED viewfinder
Maestro IV processing engine
Fast and convenient connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app
Newly designed Leica 43mm APO-Summicron f/2 ASPH lens with integrated macro mode and leaf shutter featuring 11 elements in 8 groups plus 7 aspherical lens elements for eliminating aberrations
Expanded digital zoom range includes: 60mm (31 MP), 75mm (20 MP), 90mm (14 MP), 120mm (8 MP) & 150mm (5 MP)
Burst shooting up to 10 fps (mechanical shutter) or 15 fps (electronic shutter)
Visual compensation system for more stable photos & video recordings
4K up to 60 fps & FHD up to 120 fps for video flexibility
New gray leatherette
ISO range from 50 to 100,000
Leica UX and intuitive operation
Full metal housing
Durable design with IP52-rated dust & water spray protection
All other features identical to the original Leica Q3 (28mm)
Leica Q3 43 accessories: