New: Leica Q3 with 60 MP BSI Sensor

[Oak Bay Leica Guy]

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2 hours ago, JOCO34 said:

Are batteries for the Q2 interchangeable with the Q3?

I have watched several review videos this morning and as per usual "Mathphotographer" from Zurich has done a very thorough job providing answers to every question I had plus many more.  

Cheers

Mark

[SrMi]

2 hours ago, Dr. G said:

I know this is not a 1:1 comparison, but how does the low light performance, especially noise at higher ISOs, compare to the SL2-S?  

I would expect it to be similar to M11, which is similar to SL2-S. Tests will confirm it.

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The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[lx1713]

Mild shock. My Q2 is now slightly less perfect 😅

V log and Pro Res and 90mm and tilt screen - very Nice Indeed!

[Dennis]

If only it had a 35mm lens 😒 I'm a happy owner of the Q2M, but TBH, I always wished for a different lens. 

For the same reason, I only have one 28mm and multiple 35's 

I guess the Q3M will use the same 28mm lens

[sebben]

Somewhat ironically for me the most interesting thing about this camera is that it shoots ProRes. I wonder though how good the downscaling is and if there is any moire. 

[goodbokeh]

44 minutes ago, Dennis said:

If only it had a 35mm lens 😒 I'm a happy owner of the Q2M, but TBH, I always wished for a different lens. 

For the same reason, I only have one 28mm and multiple 35's 

I guess the Q3M will use the same 28mm lens

Dennis, the Reid Reviews report today says the Q3's 35mm crop has a 38.67 MP sensor equivalent size.

Edited May 25, 2023 by goodbokeh
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[Leica Girl]

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2 hours ago, Ko.Fe. said:

Lovely. Not very increased price.

And huge plus is DNG sizes.

This function to me is dividing line between professional and amateur cameras.

Can't find battery price, is it two or three hundred $ ?

 

$170 at B&H 

[coolandrew]

Happily preordering the peanut-increased battery for my Q2 😂

[Krycek]

However, there are two fundamental problems on this camera:

- Maximum continuous shooting mode limited to 4fps in 14bit with AF...

- No external microphone jack for a camera that includes so much video spec...not comprehensible...

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[Phil75]

Perfect moment to negotiate a decent discount on a Q2 and get some accessories for free 😇
There are just 2 things that really attract me to a Q3 and these are the low light performance and better body paint. A flip screen and the buttons on the right side are no gos for me.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Phil75

[250swb]

No. The price you pay for it, and more importantly what the average (majority) of users can gain from it is bloated in both dimensions. I'm sure Leica knows that people will buy it because they are sure to make their photographs 'better', but generally speaking the more the IQ of the sensor goes up the IQ of the owners comes down.

[intermediatic]

Fantastic. 28mm is such a great focal length, my favorite. And even with the software correction, the Q Summilux is my current favorite 28mm lens. 

[bobtodrick]

8 hours ago, Ko.Fe. said:

Lovely. Not very increased price.

And huge plus is DNG sizes.

This function to me is dividing line between professional and amateur cameras.

Can't find battery price, is it two or three hundred $ ?

 

So if I trade my Q for a Q3 I can finally tell my clients and the two galleries that handle my work that I am finally a ‘professional’ 😂

[billm212]

10 hours ago, JOCO34 said:

Are batteries for the Q2 interchangeable with the Q3?

 

10 hours ago, JOCO34 said:

Are batteries for the Q2 interchangeable with the Q3?

Yes, but you lose some functions with the old battery. Reviews cover this 

[Kristofferpaulsen]

Annoying that they're still using SD cards, which have hit their limit. 

 

Love the upgrades to video specs.. Shocked at the addition of usbc and hdmi mini connectors, being able to charge from the wall, or a powerbank in your pocket is going to be super helpful. 

[Kristofferpaulsen]

also, curious about the AF upgrade, will be great to trial. Kai's review showed it not grabbing focus on video super well. 

[Kiwimac]

I’d prefer a version that had no video capability at all. 

[Dennis]

10 hours ago, goodbokeh said:

Dennis, the Reid Reviews report today says the Q3's 35mm crop has a 38.67 MP sensor equivalent size.

Yes, that's interesting. However, considering that it has a 60MP resolution but only shoots at 39MP, I don't see enough justification to purchase the new camera. Additionally, the 35mm view in the electronic viewfinder (EVF) appears similar to the 35mm frame line in the optical viewfinder (OVF) of an M camera with a 35mm lens. When using an EVF, I prefer not to see anything outside of the frame.

But... If the Q3M were to be released with the same specifications as the Q3 but equipped with a monochrome sensor, a tilt screen, and... a 35mm lens, I would be absolutely amazed. Where can I sign up? 

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[M2Pete]

Bought my lottery ticket this afternoon.

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Look here: Leica Q

[Carrot]

Leica have confirmed to me that the Q2 handgrip will fit the Q3. This is helpful if you like using the grip but aren’t bothered about investing in wireless charging.