Leica Camera has added a monochrome version of its Leica Q3 fixed-lens camera featuring the same 61-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and Maestro IV processor as the full-colour Q3 camera.
The new Leica Q3 Monochrom is designed for photographers who specialize in B&W photography. (Source: Leica Camera.)
The design of the Leica Q3 Monochrom stays faithful to the contemporary Q family, although its user interface has been updated to resemble that of the SL3 cameras, which separates stills and video functions. Each follows its own colour scheme and, combined with the carefully designed icons and menu navigation, allows for especially intuitive operation. Leica will introduce this new operating concept for Q-Cameras to both the Leica Q3 and the Leica Q3 43 through a firmware update at the end of the year. The Q3 Monochrom is the first Q-Camera to offer images with a digital signature compliant with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), ensuring tamper-proof verification of their origin and any subsequent modifications. This function will not be provided for Leica Q3 and Leica Q3 43 owners. Interestingly, the Q3 Monochrom falls short of its Q3 sibling by reta8ining contrast-detection AF, rather than that camera’s updated phase-detection AF system.
Alongside the Q3 Monochrom, Leica is also launching a handgrip with wireless charging and a coordinated leatherette covering, a red filter, and a selection of carrying straps. The Leica Q3 Monochrom is available now from Leica Stores (Sydney, Melbourne and Chadstone), the Leica Online Store and from authorised Leica dealers. The Recommended Retail Price (RRP) is $12,090 including GST.
