brickftl Posted March 23 Share #1 Posted March 23 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Has there been any credible rumors or other information regarding if/when Leica will release a Q3 monochrome? The Q2 monochrome was released about 20 months after the Q2, so based on that time line it seems to be time now or very soon for a Q3 monochrome release. Thoughts? Edited March 23 by brickftl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robsonj Posted March 23 Share #2 Posted March 23 I believe a Q3m is not possible, because the Q3 auto focus mechanism requires use of the colour array to work, which would not be present in a monochrom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted March 23 Share #3 Posted March 23 2 minutes ago, robsonj said: I believe a Q3m is not possible, because the Q3 auto focus mechanism requires use of the colour array to work, which would not be present in a monochrom Correct . . . has been discussed here starting January 2024: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted March 23 Share #4 Posted March 23 This is where the Fuji GFX RF may be a viable alternative, the same compactness and additional resolution to make up, though the lens is a bit slow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickftl Posted March 23 Author Share #5 Posted March 23 oh thanks for that. I'm on the fence with the Q2M. I had the Q2 and thought its low light/high ISO performance was poor. I'm wondering if not having the bayer filter changes that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted March 24 Share #6 Posted March 24 On 3/23/2025 at 12:20 PM, brickftl said: oh thanks for that. I'm on the fence with the Q2M. I had the Q2 and thought its low light/high ISO performance was poor. I'm wondering if not having the bayer filter changes that. https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2021/02/bw-iso-showdown-2021-leica-q2-monochrom-vs-m10-monochrom-vs-q2-vs-m10-r/#:~:text=As noted above%2C the Q2,But neither is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted March 28 Share #7 Posted March 28 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 3/23/2025 at 4:04 PM, robsonj said: I believe a Q3m is not possible, because the Q3 auto focus mechanism requires use of the colour array to work, which would not be present in a monochrom A MF-only or CDAF-only Q3M could be acceptable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted April 28 Share #8 Posted April 28 (edited) I have to say I regretted not getting the Q2M. There was a nice secondhand one here in NZ last year and I dithered too long. It was gone and they’re rare here. Edited April 28 by Kiwimac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted June 16 Share #9 Posted June 16 On 4/28/2025 at 11:30 PM, Kiwimac said: I have to say I regretted not getting the Q2M. There was a nice secondhand one here in NZ last year and I dithered too long. It was gone and they’re rare here. Q2M still available new in the UK. Red Dot have low stock priced at GBP 5,100. MPB have a couple secondhand at GBP 3,700. Not sure about shipping to NZ but worth enquiring if you’re still interested. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted June 19 Share #10 Posted June 19 Tamarkin.com is still listing the Q2 Monochrom as available new. I've been tempted many times, but gods know I have enough cameras already ... ! G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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