Olaf_ZG Posted September 27 Share #141 Posted September 27 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 9/9/2025 at 4:00 PM, Le Chef said: Clickbait. This has been covered so many times on this forum alone that it now merits a cheap and tacky t-shirt sold in Times Square or Piccadilly Circus. Unless Leica have bought a new version of the sensor they use in the Q3, it’s not going to happen. You were also very firm in your thoughts that the Q43 wouldn’t happen, but it did. I just bought a new (showroom item) q2m from my dealer for a great price, so I won’t be upgrading, but it will be nice to see that the monochrom series will be here in the future as well. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Le Chef Posted September 27 Share #142 Posted September 27 11 hours ago, Olaf_ZG said: You were also very firm in your thoughts that the Q43 wouldn’t happen, but it did. I just bought a new (showroom item) q2m from my dealer for a great price, so I won’t be upgrading, but it will be nice to see that the monochrom series will be here in the future as well. If you could be bothered to read what I said, it was that Leica would need a new version of the sensor, without Bayer array, and with micro lenses to make it work. Again, you seem to have reading difficulties when it comes to the Q3 43. I said I didn’t think it was a good business idea for multiple reasons. Not that they wouldn’t make it. Maybe you should try to read more slowly so you have a comprehensive understanding of what is being written. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted September 28 Share #143 Posted September 28 13 hours ago, Le Chef said: Maybe you should try to read more slowly so you have a comprehensive understanding of what is being written. I perfectly understood what you wrote: “it will not happen”. You were wrong and can still not accept that, even after buying the Q43. Funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted September 28 Share #144 Posted September 28 On 9/26/2025 at 11:22 PM, Olaf_ZG said: Unless Leica have bought a new version of the sensor they use in the Q3, it’s not going to happen. Maybe you had difficulties with this sentence. “Unless” is an important qualifier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskkyle Posted September 28 Share #145 Posted September 28 Guys… what are we, 7? Of far more interest is how this camera will actually perform and if that be enough of a draw over the Q3 or Q2M for many. Although the word ‘monochrom’ is frankly enough to peak my interest, I’m not sure if a Q3M will be quite different enough a proposition from what I have already. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted September 28 Share #146 Posted September 28 If there will be a Q3M, I assume there might be a Q43M as well. Many options… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Harper Posted September 29 Share #147 Posted September 29 Advertisement (gone after registration) 13 hours ago, Olaf_ZG said: If there will be a Q3M, I assume there might be a Q43M as well. Many options… I hope it's not Q3/43M, because I love my Q3/43. I want a Q3/28M to compliment my Q3/43. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhasman Posted September 29 Share #148 Posted September 29 Wonder if Q3M gets M11M sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted September 30 Share #149 Posted September 30 9 hours ago, mhasman said: Wonder if Q3M gets M11M sensor. Not exactly, because the M11M sensor does not have micro-lenses needed for autofocus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelu2010 Posted September 30 Share #150 Posted September 30 Hey, I bought the M11M this year and the images I am able to take was not imaginable before. I know how to produce good bw images from color sensors, but the details that the camera gave me are just outstanding. As I own a Q3, I will not go the Q3M way. I will wait until these cameras drop in price. I can enjoy the M11M and dream of the rest. so from Sardinia cheers Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/387390-q3-monochrom-yes-no/?do=findComment&comment=5869567'>More sharing options...
mhasman Posted October 2 Share #151 Posted October 2 On 9/29/2025 at 11:51 PM, Le Chef said: Not exactly, because the M11M sensor does not have micro-lenses needed for autofocus. Who knows, it can be resolved on software level. As no need to use CPU for colors analyzing/adjustment, that power can be used for AI autofocus. Some new, custom chip might be less expensive than new sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted Thursday at 10:43 PM Share #152 Posted Thursday at 10:43 PM (edited) As a predominantly B&W photographer I would definitely go for a Q3 Monochrom, and if Leica produced a Q3 43 Monochrom version, I would be happier. I would pair that camera with my Q2 Monochrom. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited Thursday at 10:46 PM by wilfredo 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/387390-q3-monochrom-yes-no/?do=findComment&comment=5870654'>More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted Friday at 01:11 PM Share #153 Posted Friday at 01:11 PM 18 hours ago, mhasman said: Who knows, it can be resolved on software level. As no need to use CPU for colors analyzing/adjustment, that power can be used for AI autofocus. Some new, custom chip might be less expensive than new sensor. That sounds like Q4 or Q5. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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