DPRReviewArchiveURL: http://web.archive.org/web/20251123031843/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leica-q3-43-review ProductCode: leica_q343 Award: gold ImageURL: /files/p/products/leica_q343/shots/cbbf9049b9e34075ad0d8e4c934821bc.png Name: Leica Q3 43 ShortSpecs: - 60 megapixels - 3″ screen - 43 mm ReviewScore: 89 URL: /products/leica/compacts/leica_q343 ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: 'The Leica Q3 43 is a version of the compact full-frame Q3 with a 43mm F2 lens in place of the 28mm F1.7 on the original.' ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/leica_q343/shots/cbbf9049b9e34075ad0d8e4c934821bc.png - /files/p/products/leica_q343/shots/f488eed0ba534cc8afa93611c9b52d6d.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: People looking to document their life with the highest image quality NotSoGoodFor: Cost-conscious photographers, anyone looking for a pragmatic tool to get a job done. Conclusion: 'The Leica Q3 43 provides a ''normal'' alternative to the company''s wide-angle fixed lens, full-frame compact. Its image quality is superb, thanks to an excellent lens, and its user interface is pleasantly photography focused. Its video modes and autofocus interface don''t live up to these immensely high standards, but neither gets in the way of the camera''s core mission.' ASIN: - B07T9NT4NV - B00ZTIHIJY - B0DKKYCNXN - B0DS6M8K52 - B07PPJ915T - B077ZL1VH7 - B0DXHZNYRM - leica_q343 Specs: AEBracketing: ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV steps) Announced: Sep 26, 2024 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Tilting Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Phase Detect - Multi-area - Center - Selective single-point - Tracking - Single - Continuous - Touch - Face Detection - Live View AutofocusAssistLamp: "" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: Leica BP-SCL6 BatteryLifeCIPA: "350" BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy, leather covering BodyType: Large sensor compact BoostedISOMaximum: "" BoostedISOMinimum: "" BuiltInFlash: "No" BuyingOptions: "" CIPAImageStabilizationRating: "" ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter ColorSpace: sRGB ContinuousDrive: 15.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes" DigitalZoom: 'Yes (1.4x (60mm equiv), 1.75x (75mm equiv), 2.1x (90mm equiv), 2.8x (120mm equiv), 3.5x (150mm equiv))' Dimensions: 130 x 80 x 98 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.86″) DriveModes: - Single, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, Continuous Durability: "" EffectivePixels: 60 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: Yes (IP52 rated) ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Program - Aperture priority - Shutter priority - Manual ExternalFlash: Yes (via hotshoe) FieldOfView: "" FileFormat: - JPEG - DNG FlashModes: "" FlashRange: "" FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/2000 sec FocalLengthMultiplier: "" Format: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 GPS: Optional GPSNotes: 'Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files.' HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI) HeadphonePort: "No" ISO: Auto, 50-100000 ImageRatioWh: '3:2' ImageStabilization: Optical ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: 9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP) LensMount: "" LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: $6895 ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "Yes" MaxResolution: 9520 x 6336 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/16000 sec MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Highlight-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "No" MinimumShutterSpeed: 120 sec Modes: - 8192 x 4320 @ 30p, H.265 - 8192 x 4320 @ 25p, H.265 - 8192 x 4320 @ 24p, H.265 - 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, H.265 - 7680 x 4320 @ 25p, H.265 - 7680 x 4320 @ 24p, H.265 - 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 50p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 48p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 25p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p, H.264 - 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 50p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 48p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 24p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 24p, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 120p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 100p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 48p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, ProRes - 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, ProRes - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, ProRes - 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, ProRes - 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, ProRes - 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, ProRes - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, H.265 - 7680 x 4320 @ 25p, H.265 - 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 50p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, H.265 - 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, H.265 - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, H.264 NumberOfFocusPoints: "315" NumberOfLenses: "" OrientationSensor: "" OtherResolutions: '36.5 MP: 7404 x 4928, 18.6 MP: 5288 x 3518' Processor: Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV) RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone) Resolutions: C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p ReviewPreview: |- 89%Gold Award Read review ... SceneModes: Auto Sport Portrait Landscape Night Portrait Snow/Beach Fireworks Candlelight Sunset Digiscoping ScreenDots: 1,843,200 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: TFT LCD SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 12 secs) SensorPhotoDetectors: 62 megapixels SensorSize: Full frame (36 x 24 mm) SensorType: BSI-CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC SubjectSceneModes: "Yes" TimelapseRecording: "Yes" TouchScreen: "Yes" USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USBCharging: "Yes" UncompressedFormat: RAW ViewfinderCoverage: 100 % ViewfinderMagnification: 0.79 × ViewfinderResolution: 5,760,000 ViewfinderType: Electronic WBBracketing: "" WeightIncBatteries: 772 g (1.70 lb / 27.23 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "7" Wireless: Built-In WirelessNotes: WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 low energy