Leica Q3 Review | Is This THE BEST Leica Camera?

The Leica Q2 was an awesome camera and we loved it but now, the Q3 is here. With a 60MP sensor, a brand new autofocus system with phase detect and DFD, absolutely amazing video specs (8K video!) and an improved body design there's a lot to love here.

Our Video / Photo Kit:



0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Sensor
2:36 - Processor
3:15 - Computational Features
4:33 - Video Specs
6:23 - Design
8:44 - Conclusion

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[DonaldHawk]

Pre-ordered in the USA. Good to hear your opinion backs my decision. Been tempted by many new cameras but the size and simplicity of this wins me over.

[f__e__e__l__e__e__p]

First of all, really attractive, will edited video and narrative. On top of that you cover all the important details. The most informative product review I have seen so far!

[waynespencer]

Thanks for the review. I've been waiting for the Q3 and looks like it was worth waiting for.

[jmcdeal]

Excellent review. Just what I’d been looking for on the Q3. Thanks.

[johnclay]

sounds a nice new camera (for both) Thanks park Cameras.

[greeceinfocus]

Did you edit the photos or are they straight out of cam?

[Red_Green_Woke]

Sounds exactly what I am looking for. Thank you

[cliph]

For the footage you shot on the Q3, did you record in L-log or use one of the profiles? I'm finding the profiles(NAT and STD) make skin look a bit odd but your footage looks good.

[zenjitsuman]

When is your store going to get them in stock to ship to those who have pre ordered.
What is the availability date?

[gurugamer]

Does the A7RV have better autofocus than Leica Q3? I see the focus points are double on Q3.

[benoitpiret]

Did you notice it also limits the metering within the crop lines?

[ADrowning]

At this price point, they absolutely should improve the finish on these. Look at any used Q2 and they all look like they were used in a war zone. Even the most gently used look beat up because the paint chips off so easily. Bodies should either be brass so it looks nice as it ages or anodized. Even my Eos R looks new still and it's been through everything. There's just no excuse I can find for the cheap finish.

[paulspencer]

Personally speaking I couldnt give a hoot about video, in fact I really wish theyd have an option for 'no video' and give more functionality to pure photo.

[ericmorales]

What would be the exact MPs of all the crops, from 28mm to 90mm?

[drc]

Wish it had a 35mm lens. I know one can crop and has room to do so but wld prefer 35mm. Just a personal view.

[antdenzic]

The Rolex of cameras.Make a great product but way overpriced.

[JoeGiz]

$6k is also chump change to many people. You will get more enjoyment out of this vs. dropping $6k-$10k on a Rolex…if you can find one at that price.

[stewartlogie]

Seems like it still doesn’t implement back button focus “properly”. I rented a Q2 monochrom and that really messed me up. It’s a shame that they improved the autofocus but didn’t let you fix that focus and hold it over multiple frames.

[pixelmixture]

Leica should add different aspect ratio crop instead of the useless digital zoom … an xpan aspect ratio file would be a dream

[Gandalfsson]

Thanks, but needed more about the image quality + colors vs q2