Leica Q3 Monochrom
Leica

Q3 Monochrom

$7,790~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: November 20, 2025
Full-Frame
Sensor
60.3MP
Resolution
8K
Max Video
IBIS
15fps
Burst
AF Points

Who the Leica Q3 Monochrom is for

The Leica Q3 Monochrom is a 60.3MP full-frame mirrorless camera, aimed at high-resolution detail work.

Best for

  • Video and filmmaking — 8K capture, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 60.3MP of detail with room to crop.
  • Fast-moving subjects — 15fps continuous shooting.
  • Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 200,000.

Keep in mind

  • No in-body stabilisation — you'll lean on stabilised lenses for slow handheld shots.
  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the Leica Q3 Monochrom compares to other Fixed Lens Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 4 Fixed Lens Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight746g (1.64 lb)2nd heaviest of 4
Price (MSRP)$7,790the most expensive of 4
Resolution60.3MPjoint highest of 4
4K frame rate60pjoint fastest of 4

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 60.3MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeBSI CMOS (Monochrome)
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorMaestro IV
Effective Resolution60.3 MP
Lens MountFixed Lens
Built-in Lens28mm f/1.7 ASPH

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 200000
ISO Range (Extended)
Mechanical Shutter1/2000
Electronic Shutter1/16000
Flash Sync Speed
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting15 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution8K
8K RecordingUp to 30p
4K RecordingUp to 60p
1080p Recording
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesL-Log
Built-in Mic
Headphone JackNo
Mic InputNo
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF
Eye AFYes
Animal AFNo
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution5.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.79x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.33M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi
Bluetoothv5.0
USBUSB-C
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$7,790
Body MaterialMagnesium
Dimensions130×80.3×92.6 mm
Weight746g (1.64 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationNo
Battery Life (EVF)
Battery Life (LCD)302 shots
Battery TypeBP-SCL6